Project Manager

Job DescriptionUnder the direction of the Director of Utility Services, this position leads a large AMI Gas Meter Deployment in Metro Vancouver. The Project Manager will be responsible for creating and managing productions schedules, monitoring project costs, and creating and maintaining project documents. Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements. The Project Manager will also be responsible for overseeing product inventory.General Responsibilities:Directs and supervises staff, participating in recruitment, selection, orientation, training and evaluation of employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.Initiating, Planning, Monitoring, Controlling and Executing the ProjectOversees the inventory management system and procurement process, preparing reports, managing materials forecasts and acting to maintain minimum inventory levels to enable quick order fulfilment consistent with the needs of field supportResponds to customer inquiries, problem solving in a professional and effective fashion and acting as a resource in resolving customer issues brought to the department.Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members.Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in meter installation, order entry, purchasing, materials management, requirements forecasting and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies.Oversees and manage the work order management system (WOMS) to ensure work order generation is properly uploaded to appropriate software program and details of work completed are downloaded on a daily basis.Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.Assist preparing RFP responses.Assist creating project budgets.Assists in the preparation of cost estimates for budget recommendations, submitting justifications for budget requests and assisting in controlling expenditures.Provide feedback to the Company regarding service failures or customer concerns. Provide feedback to the Field Services team to ensure all personnel have accurate and timely information on order status and/or changes.Oversee any health and safety regarding their project Any other duties which may be assigned to you from time to time by your managerEducation and Experience:Diploma or Degree in related field, or Journey level trades certificationPMP certification or willing to work towards obtaining.5 Years’ Experience in a related fieldExperience using computers for a variety of tasks.Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook.Knowledge file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.Ability to work on tight deadlines.KTI Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer that thrives on a diverse, barrier-free, and inclusive environment welcoming applications from all.KTI Utility Services is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for our employees, customers, job applicants, and visitors who enter our premises, contact us, or access our information. As an organization, we commit to applying the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Customer Service Standard, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. KTI Utility Services understands the importance of ensuring the full inclusion of all individuals with disabilities by fostering an accessible and welcoming environment for all. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.As part of our recruitment process, we employ artificial intelligence to evaluate applicants for this role. All candidates are assessed fairly based on their qualifications and relevant skills.