Project Manager, Industrial in Edmonton, Alberta at Backwoods

Backwoods Energy Services is a leading supplier of access and matting solutions, civil and forestry services, pipeline maintenance and security services in Western Canada. We have been able to attract best-in-class management, staff, and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta. Moreover, we have become the largest employer of Alexis band members, the largest independent source of income in the community.

Each day, our team strives to live our mission of Driving economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. The work we do at Backwoods is meaningful, as it helps build and grow the Alexis community. Experiencing the impact that our work has for building a sustainable future for Alexis is something we are passionate about.

Backwoods Energy Services is 100% owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and one of the largest Indigenous owned companies in Canada.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager will have at least 5 years of field experience in a technical capacity as well as at least 3 years in a Project Manager capacity in either Civil or Forestry. We are seeking a technically experienced person who can build relationships with our field staff and clients. With projects ranging from 1 to 24 months, the successful candidate will be able to handle competing priorities and change direction quickly as they will be handling multiple projects and commitments.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Oversee complete project scope and ensure the work is being conducted in accordance with client

specifications and Backwoods standards.

• Ensure high level of safety, environment and quality is maintained during the execution of the work.

• Monitor project performance, including schedule, cost, equipment, manpower, materials and HSE.

• Interface with client, subcontractors, engineers, project team and corporate team.

• HSE management including site tours, inspections monitoring and reporting both internally and on the client level.

• Quality management including compiling and monitoring ITP, progressive turnover, re-work tracking and project closeout.

• Change management, including identification of change, creation/execution of estimates and change order requests.

• Project controls including monitoring and reporting both internally and on the client level. Includes cost analysis/tracking and schedule performance/updating/tracking.

• Financial reporting, including cost reporting and project performance reporting.

• Mentor/coach project team; and

• Additional and alternative duties that may be changed from time-to-time by the Employer.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3-years of previous project management experience in the heavy civil industrial construction discipline.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree from a recognized engineering/project management program or equivalent.

• Previous experience in Civil Forestry and Pipeline is an asset

• Ability to travel 50% of the time across Alberta, with the other 50% in Edmonton head office.

• Experience in all phases of project execution from estimate to closeout.

• In depth knowledge of heavy civil construction execution and methodology.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to compile reports for internal and client review.

• Ability to complete/understand financial reports and ability to explain report data to corporate team.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.