Associate Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Project Manager for Municipal Water/Wastewater projects in both design and construction phases working remotely supporting our team based out of Burlington, Ontario. The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating with Senior Project Management staff in executing the day-to-day tasks of various projects between development and construction phases, and would be responsible for contract administration, contractor bid analysis, construction estimating, and preparation of project for execution in a cost-effective manner, in accordance with requirements and standards as set forth in the project contract(s).

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the overall management of the project scope, schedule and cost
• Accountable for key project decision making
• Manages a collaborative project team to ensure each key functional project discipline is meeting the planned project scope, schedule and cost
• Responsible for leading project meetings
• Point person for contract negotiation and management
• Accountable to develop, update and manage the project plan
• Coordinate communication and provides status updates to stakeholders as required
• Assess project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans
• Proactively manages project requests for information and action items
• Work collaboratively with the Project Controls team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracking to plan
• Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes
• Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Consistently produces results that meet goals, has high work standards, and understands the business environment and processes
• Achieves results by problem solving, setting priorities and organization
• Maintains customer focus to meet or exceed customer expectations and represent Ulteig in a professional and courteous manner
• Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self -development, demonstrating high levels of expertise and showing commitment, self-confidence and integrity

What We Expect from You

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and/or a Minimum of 2 years of Comparable Field Experience. 4-6 years of related experience preferred.
• Direct project management experience with Municipal Water/Wastewater capital projects
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and construction specifications/manuals
• Ability to read and understand construction and procurement contracts
• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office, MS Project/Primavera and Procore
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, contractors, vendors and others on and off the job site
• Strive for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self -development, demonstrating high levels of expertise and showing commitment, self-confidence and integrity
• Ensure adherence to client’s Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
• Report, track, and resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with QA/QC
• Must have permanent authorization to work in Canada

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we deeply care and listen to the needs of our team to ensure they are comfortable and have the necessary tools to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. We strive to allow a balance and separation between home and work life and provide support and a flexible working schedule so that employees are able to focus on what's important to them. Our offices are currently open, and employees have the option of accessing them to work. We will continue to monitor and respond to COVID-19 proactively to ensure the safety of our valued employees.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

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