Project Manager, Electrical Distribution

Highlights of the job

The Project Manager, Electrical Distribution, reports to the Manager, Electrical Distribution Project and is accountable for managing and successfully completing a portfolio of annual projects and programs within Electrical Distribution to meet growth demands, fulfill requirements under EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (EDTI) Franchise and TELUS agreements, service new customers, and enhance system reliability and safety. Overall responsibilities also include ensuring project budgets are accurate and complete, obtaining required approvals from internal and external stakeholders and governing bodies

**This position may be eligible**to participate in**EPCOR’s**_Where We Work hybrid program _**after completing 12 months in the role**- depending on business needs**and upon meeting the eligibility requirements**.

What you’d be responsible for
- Providing significant contributions or inputs to the Distribution Projects Business Plan, with an appropriate understanding of the EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EUI) and Distribution Projects strategy to ensure alignment, positive relationships, and seamless collaboration between EDTI, Project Management as well as across EUI teams.

- Developing and implementing an optimized annual portfolio management plan by reviewing and analyzing EDTI’s annual projects and budgets to ensure that crew workloads are balanced, and cost efficiency opportunities are realized, and project deadlines are met.
- Managing the project/program funding and approval process in a timely fashion, including the development of appropriate support material for annual budget process and documentation for off-cycle approvals, up to and including Financial Review Council (FRC) approval limits, in accordance with EPCOR’s Capital Investment Policy.
- Designing and communicating comprehensive project charters for each assigned capital project or program ensuring budget and resource estimates are accurate given available data; assumptions, and constraints are documented, and the scope and estimate methodology are clearly outlined to create a baseline for project reporting and variance analysis.
- Overseeing the end to end (E2E) project management process ranging from defining project requirements; assigning and communicating scopes of work to internal and external resources based on current priorities and deadlines; to monitoring, controlling and reporting on project performance and costs on an ongoing basis in accordance with corporate, EDTI and any site-specific safety and environmental requirements.
- Defining the Issue for Construction (IFC) target dates and arranging construction meetings as well as design walk-throughs on large-scale or complex projects to ensure timely review and delivery of complete work order packages
- Assessing, evaluating, and appointing external contractors and consultants with adequate qualifications, cost minimization, and proper contractor management practices - to support project execution in compliance with EDTI procurement, regulatory, Health Safety & Environment (HSE), and legal requirements
- Managing regulatory and permitting requirements with external stakeholders including but not limited to: Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), City of Edmonton (CoE), Province of Alberta, Alberta Infrastructure, Alberta Environment, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, other regulatory and government agencies.
- Conduct routine site inspections on projects sites documenting any safety or environmental risks or deficiencies found and assign appropriate corrective actions. Support HS&E led investigations as required.
- Support the execution of work in achieving project compliance and meeting performance metrics by:

- Leading and facilitating projects kick-off and planning meetings for all large-scale, high-profile, environmentally sensitive, or complex projects.
- Maintaining open communication channels with field crews, inspectors, contractors, engineering or other external parties.
- Evaluating work progress and maintaining project metrics reports while ensuring all changes are documented and approved through the change order process.

What’s required to be successful
- Successful completion of a **Degree** in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
- **Must be registered** with APEGA as a P. Eng. or PL or aspire towards becoming a certified professional 6 months after being hired into the role.
- A Professional Licensee (PL) in Civil or Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in trades, construction, or project management, will be considered
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation will be considered an asset.
- **5+ years** of progressive experience in electrical distribution systems is required.
- Knowledge of or experience in Aerial and Underground Distribution system design or construction methods, procedures, work practices and techniques will be considered an asset.
- In-depth knowledge of the Customer