Manager, Project Execution

• Supervises a team of technical and professional staff in the design and execution of a portfolio of capital, maintenance or customer projects
• Coaches, trains, manages attendance and safety, and schedules and assigns staff as needed to ensure effective design and construction of the projects
• Manages projects from initial design phase through construction and energization stage ensuring safety, timeliness, cost and quality targets achieved Encourages an internal customer-focused culture, educates staff on Toronto Hydro design and construction practices, including relevant laws and regulations, Standard Design Practice requirements, GIS system principles and drafting requirements, Construction Standards and procedures Reviews designs to ensure compliance with Regulatory requirements; ESA, Utility Standards, Municipal Consent Requirements, etc.
• Acts as a liaison between internal and external stakeholder groups to strengthen relationships and enhance the overall customer experience.
• Leads the day-to-day relationships with external contractor vendors to project/program attainment completion, including delivery of contractor orientation, safety management, adherence to standards and quality, site plan approval, schedule attainment, resourcing and budget attainment
• Mitigates and resolves project delivery issues as they arise with internal and external stakeholders that could impact work program attainment
• Looks for interdependence with other projects and scope packages, validating with internal peers as required
• Tracks and reports on all aspects of project performance (schedule adherence, project status reporting, identified key performance indicators, resource balancing, scope, budget/financial management)
• Vets budgetary estimates, and initiates change request process; conducts regulatory impact of change requests
• Manages, tracks and reviews funding allocations to project allocations aligned to parameters outlined in Toronto Hydro/terms and conditions of services agreement
• Engages in customer and/or community engagement events with internal and external resources, as required
• Contract Administrator for civil and electrical design and construction projects
• Leads safety discussions and partners with the team to manage and reduce safety risks.
• Represents Toronto Hydro in meetings with external stakeholders and agencies as they relate to project design, coordination and construction

• Post secondary education (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) in province of Ontario strongly preferred. Candidates who are currently at the licensing process may be considered.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in electrical distribution, system planning, design and construction
• Three (3) - Five (5) years of supervisory or project management experience
• Valid class G license required
• Experience with computer drafting applications, project management tools
• Significant experience of electrical and civil drawings for distribution systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience in project tracking and reporting and financial management
• Experience with program/portfolio management - demonstrated experience managing Engineering/Procurement/Construction Projects
• Knowledge of offers to connect, coordination agreements, third party contract management, contract administration
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Collective Agreements, utility practices and City of Toronto By-Laws Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Models a customer focused approach in all decisions and actions
• Strong ability in building partnerships with external parties and internal groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Manages risks, models and promotes healthy and safe work practices
• Links long-range visions and concepts to daily work, prioritizes work in alignment with operation goals, develops and implements long-term alternative strategies to achieve success for business Actively supports employee development through coaching, mentoring and training
• Learns and adopts continuous improvements efforts for all areas of responsibility

• 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

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