Implement a high-level effective PMO/project management framework and execution methodologies, incorporating necessary project management processes as required
Manage a portfolio of numerous regional projects, including personnel, project schedules, technical oversight, team development, supporting of budget preparation and financial reporting
Oversee teams of project managers, architects, engineers and/or other consultants to deliver mission critical projects on time, to budget and to the highest quality
Establish formal reporting arrangements on regional projects
Support development of project scope documents, quality standards, project-specific technical specifications, and relevant drawings.
Review relevant master schedules and other reports as necessary to ensure timeline is met
Secure resources, suppliers, materials, services and products as required to support regional projects
Monitor regional project progress and identify opportunities for improved delivery
Proactively identify potential problems, conflicts, design and delivery issues using risk management tools and skills to mitigate impact on projects
Direct meetings, introduce and manage wider regional project-related discussions
Manage and/or support administer tender processes for appointing consultants, contractors and suppliers
Manage and/or administer requests for payments, invoice processing and other typical project administration
Direct and participate in due diligence activities to identify and qualify potential sites and facilities.
Implement and manage processes to assure quality and HSE control during construction projects.
Ensure zero tolerance for breaches of HSE policies with relevant reporting on near-misses and incidents
Identification, assessment and quantification of near-misses, safety incidents, potential hazards, and other workplace risks
Identify and implement strategies to promote safety culture in the workplace
Negotiate contracts with consultants, external project managers, contractors and equipment vendors as required
Provide regular reporting on regional project status with strategies to correct project deviations.
Ensure scheduling, minuting of various project meetings
Provide timely regular and accurate reporting on the project progress, costs and quality
Manage and document project change requests and follow up on approvals
Oversee proper close out processes are followed through to completion, including handover of final O&M manuals and as-built documentation
Travel as needed to effectively manage teams and projects
JOB REQUIREMENTSRequirements
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in construction, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
Minimum 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in program/project management preferred including at least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in construction of mission-critical environments and data centres.
Strong knowledge of typical construction contracts and building codes
Experience working with construction disciplines and trades (general/architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, etc.)
Ability to apply quality management principles and processes
Ability to apply risk assessment and management principles and processes
Have strong analytical, research and negotiation skills, strong contractual knowledge including reading contractual terminology
Strong written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to draft reports, minutes, correspondence, procedures, processes and forms
Ability to review architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications drawings
Certifications such as PMP, ATD, ATS, CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, CNCDP, CDRP, CDMS
BUSINESS SEGMENTConnectivityPLATFORMOperating Division