Project Manager

LOCATION: Edmonton, AB. (Hybrid)

As an infrastructure consultancy acting as owner’s representatives for utility and municipal clients, Maven delivers projects and services that will serve the communities where we live, work and play. And it starts with our people - motivated to do our best work and make an impact.

We are looking for a professional who has a strong background in high-level project management & scheduling, and most importantly aligns with our team values (Safety, Wellbeing, Respect, Quality, Collaborate & Growth Mindset). This position is based in the Greater Edmonton area and will be responsible for supporting capital infrastructure projects for our client.

**Why Join Maven**:

- Grow with us - take on new projects and share your experience with our team
- Work on interesting projects - system upgrades to capital infrastructure projects
- Be supported through training, team meetings, peer coaching, and townhalls
- Receive competitive compensation and health benefits
- Attend staff events and contribute to our Share 1% program
- Work in a professional, friendly, and respectful culture - named as a Best Place to Work for Inclusion and Mental Health
- Work in a flexible and hybrid work environment - spend 2-3 days in our North Vancouver office or work remotely from home
- Contribute to a growth-oriented business - Maven has been recognized as one of the fastest growing professional service companies in Western Canada

**Responsibilities**:

- Follow project delivery processes to ensure projects are completed in the most cost-effective manner, meeting client standards and quality requirements
- Plan and manage projects through all phases: initiation and planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Develop plans and monitor project progress using charters and project management plans, risk assessments, schedules, budgets, cashflows, procurement plans, quality plans, and communication plans
- Manage change through-out the project; problem solve unexpected challenges and delays
- Direct the multi-disciplinary team including engineering, procurement, stakeholder engagement, environmental, safety, Indigenous Relations, properties, as well as your internal project delivery team
- Report progress and present status updates to internal and external parties
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, and manage priorities, risks, and mitigation
- Identify and execute activities required to obtain relevant regulatory and/or external approvals/permits

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, or economics
- Licensed as a professional engineer in the province of British Columbia/Alberta an asset
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification an asset
- A minimum of 7 - 10 years of consulting experience in project management on utility and municipal infrastructure projects
- Extensive technical expertise, experience and knowledge of the delivery and management of utility and municipal infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to lead projects and make decision independently, while collaborating with a project team
- Proven ability to in scheduling to keep projects on track
- Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English
- Good knowledge of finance and procurement sufficient to provide technical coordination and input
- Excellent use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of Project Management tools such as MS Project

**About Maven**

Maven delivers infrastructure projects for communities in Western and Northern Canada as owner’s representatives. We turn client ideas and objectives into sustainable infrastructure, delivered safely, on time and on budget with Maven’s unique expertise.

Our vision is “to be western North America’s preferred infrastructure consultant with $50 million in revenue by 2033”.

The word “Maven” means, “one who is experienced or knowledgeable.” Our people are our success. We are a mid-sized firm, with a professional and friendly team committed to our values of safety, wellbeing, respect, quality, collaborate and growth mindset.

We believe we are part of the wider community and need to do our part to contribute, ensuring a positive future for our fellow citizens. Through our Share1% program we select organizations to partner with and offer volunteer opportunities for our staff.

**Applications**:
Maven is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be invited to interview based on their fit with this advertised role. Only those people legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered and only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

**Compensation**: