Project Management Associate

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

**Essential Responsibilities**

Project Management Associate is responsible for working with project management and other functions within the business to gain exposure to and experience in project management best practices, specific to Powells products and processes.

In this role, the Project Management Associate will develop the following knowledge and skills:

- Project management processesDisplayed understanding of Powell
- s project lifecycle
- Scheduling basics
- Project financials and forecasting
- Leading teams
- Leading meetings
- Powell products
- Risk management strategies
- Change order management and pricing
- Documentation management
- Post Sales Shipment/Warranty processes
- Business tools
- Contract management and negotiation
- Management of major buyout materials
- The customized development process may include:

- Working closely with the manager, project management and a mentor
- Participating in ongoing training
- Establishing relationships with project team members, internal functions/customers, and key stakeholders across the organization
- Formal rotational program including exposure to and assignments within various Powell functions/departments:

- Sales
- Estimating
- Project scheduling
- Engineering
- Project coordination
- Small project management
- Procurement
- Production scheduling
- Production and manufacturing
- Quality and inspection
- Documentation
- Post Sales Service/Warranty
- Cross-divisional training

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or other related field from an accredited institution and/or equivalent work experience.
- Preferably 1-3years of project management experience, in the construction, manufacturing, oil& gas and/or power distribution industry, or similarly complex projects.
- Member of a professional body and project management certification preferred.
- Ability to read a tape measure (this includes conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fractions).
- Safety training certificates are an asset for the position.

**Working Conditions**
- The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.
- It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents.
- This position is expected to travel approximately 5-10% of the time and must be able to travel with short notice and/or for extended periods of time.

**Physical Requirements**
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to use hands to touch, hold, handle, or feel.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
- Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.

**Who we are**

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customers needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

**Your Partner in Safety**

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In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.

As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is