InVision is a Professional Recruitment Firm specializing in Engineering, Industrial/Skilled Trades, Information Technology and Professional Services within Canada and the U.S. We have a successful track record working on both small and large recruitment projects, across North America.
Our client specializes in is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. They bring power to homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society.
They are actively seeking a Project Site Manager for a project based in Northern Quebec in Chibougamau.
This position is responsible for managing electromechanical construction. This role will coordinate the work of internal and external resources to ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. The work will primarily be North America site locations with travel required.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and supervise field activities. Responsible for coordinating and managing field activities in all phases (construction planning, equipment delivery, installation and assembly, commissioning etc.) from field start-up to handover to the customer.
- Interaction with internal (including overseas) and subcontractors will be required to manage whether contracts/quality/delivery/safety, etc are performed in accordance with standards.
- This position is an on-site SV activity as an equipment manufacturer and does not perform the construction work. The workstyle is somewhat like 60% onsite and 40% in the office.
- Living our client’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
- Plan on-site project activities related to the assigned discipline with other managers including coordinating necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones. Coordinate between customer and external resources on installation/construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization, and policy.
- Coordinating all on-site activities related to the assigned discipline to ensure the successful execution of start-up, installation/construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
- Serve as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers as well as other local organizations.
- Manage sub-contractors on site to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.
- Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of processes and/or procedures.
- Participate as a member of project teams to assist in the development of the project schedule for construction and outages and provide technical guidance for installation activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, or equivalent skills
- Minimum 6+ years’ experience as Site Manager in construction and/or installation business
- Good understanding of the transmission regulations and current HSE legislation.
- Proven leadership skills, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
- Proactive and flexible personality
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and French.
- Ability to read and understand protection and electrical drawings and technical documents.
- Ability to communicate effectively and act decisively.
- Broad knowledge of diverse field service operations and ability to independently resolve complex problems.
- Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations.
- Independently plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Familiar with substation design, grounding, means and methods of operation for transmission and distribution systems
- Required Travel: up to 85%
Application Process:
All Qualified candidates will be contacted.
InVision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:
- It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
