Project Manager - Power & Utilities Sector

Type of position: Regular

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients.

Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.

BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations.

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Looking to build your career with us?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the engineering consulting industry. In this role, you will report to a Senior Project Manager and be responsible for planning and overseeing the successful delivery of assigned projects in the Power and Utilities sector which includes various renewable and grid improvement projects. You will manage these projects within the defined scope, schedule, and budget while working with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Your strong communication, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and financial control skills will be essential in ensuring client satisfaction, team collaboration, and ultimately project success.

With Us You'll Get the Opportunity To:

• Define project scope, deliverables, and requirements and oversee the end-to-end delivery.
• Develop and implement project plans, including resource and budget management, cost estimates, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, conduct site visits, and ensure alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and draft project status reports.
• Respond to RFPs, lead proposals, and negotiate awards.
• Assist in preparing proposals and bids and liaise with consultants, contractors, and third parties.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across the country.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet client and company objectives.
• Manage expectations expressed by clients, project team members, and the organization.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Rigour and ethical
• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Inspirational leadership
• Ability to see beyond established standards
• Desire to motivate and develop the next generation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional engineering or a technical project-related role.
• Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related technical training and experience.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is an asset.
• Proven experience in planning and delivering projects.
• Experience in change management
• Previous experience in client and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Custom training and development plans
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Access to a leadership program
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
• Generous pension and insurance plan

About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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