Project Manager - Land and ROW

Project Manager

Canacre's core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow's environment, land and right-of-way risks today. At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

Duties And Responsibilities

Manages integrated teams from project inception through completion, including during pursuit phase if requested

Administration and management of the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders

Ensures compliance with client goals and expectations associated with safety, quality, and environmental stewardship

Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance

Works directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, client satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite

Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes

Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project-specific health and safety plans and project-specific quality control and quality assurance plans

Directly supervises Project Managers (both onsite and offsite), as well as Assistant Project Managers; coordinates with on-site team members and site safety representatives; provides leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones

Responds to and / or oversees Requests for Information

Develops initial project-specific schedules

Coordinates, prepares, and presents progress, budget forecasting, and schedule management reports on a monthly basis

Ensures optimal relations among project stakeholders (customers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers)

Trains and mentors junior staff

Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Coordinate / lead internal resources in Land Services, GIS, Land Administration, Planning & Permitting

Develop project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities

Host weekly / biweekly meetings with clients and internal team

Work with Business Development to identify opportunities with current / potential clients

Maintain relationships with third parties (subcontractors, strategic partners, vendors)

Approve expenses and monitor timesheets / budgets

Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes

Identify project risks, establish solutions, and escalate as needed

Identify change orders, generate documentation, and negotiate with clients

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in geography, geomatics, real estate, planning, project management or business.

Minimum 5 years' professional services consulting experience, working with external clients.

Minimum 5 years' professional experience in Project Management.

Experience in land acquisition, energy, real estate, permitting, project development and / or client facing / consulting on renewable and / or transmission line infrastructure projects.

Self-starter

Ability to manage / supervise other team members effectively

Strong problem evaluation / solving skills

Strong team building skills

Understanding of the project design process for projects (both during pursuit phase and execution phase)

Understanding of integrated EPC process and project lifecycle

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Strong knowledge and understanding of the power delivery industry

Strong knowledge of safety and environmental best practices employed by the power industry

Strong knowledge of quality control and quality assurance measures utilized by the power industry

PMP designation is considered an asset.