Black & McDonald Limited (Atlantic Region) is actively seeking an Electrical Project Manager/Estimator This position reports directly to the Utility Department Manager for the Dieppe, NB location. The position involves working on a full-range of projects which would include utility, civil, electrical, industrial, government and institutional markets

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership for assigned projects in regard to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance

• Prepare estimates of materials, labor and equipment based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications

• Prepare proposal documents, adhere to tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders

• Maintain tendering process, understand cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications

• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information

• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones

• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards – i.e. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements

• Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast

• Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies

• Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons

• Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time

• Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly

• Secure utility electrical business in New Brunswick and visits to potential and existing accounts to generate business

• Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above

• Update Estimating Computer Program (ACCUBID)

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants

• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively

• Change Orientation

• Hold Self and Others Accountable

• Customer Focus

• Problem Solving and Innovation

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution

• Adhere to tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders (commercially and technically)

• Maintain tendering process, understand cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in Project Management or Construction Engineering Technology or Journeyperson Electrician or Power line technician, Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years of in the Electrical or PLT or Civil Industry would be considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business operations processes

• Established division practices, procedures and techniques.

• Organization and time management

• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, suppliers, owners, contractors and subcontractors

• Motivated and able to work with deadlines – either independently or in a team environment

• Willing and able to travel throughout New Brunswick and PEI as needed

Intermediate user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system would be an asset

• Accubid estimating software would be an asset

• Procore PM software would be an asset