Project Manager, Ports & Terminals (1 Year Contract)

Role Purpose

The Project Manager - Ports & Terminals is responsible for leading the full life cycle for large scale terminal infrastructure projects. This includes leading the planning, permitting, consultation, procurement, engineering design, construction, and commissioning of terminal infrastructure projects.

About the Role

• Provide leadership and represents DP World Canada through the full life cycle of terminal infrastructure projects
• Lead the planning, permitting, consultation, procurement, engineering design, construction, and commissioning of complex terminal infrastructure projects
• Develop the project scope, schedule, and budget, with appropriate cost escalation and risk cost estimates, reliable for the duration of the project schedule
• Organize and lead workshops with Terminal Operations, Technology, Safety and Security groups to gain alignment on project performance and technical requirements to meet current and future business needs
• Manage Request For Qualification and Request For Proposal documentation and take a leadership role in the selection, and coordination of consultants and contractors
• Take responsibility for project delivery schedules and resource planning
• Manage the procurement and completion of site investigations, topographic surveys and other environmental, permitting, consultation, or pre-construction activities
• Represent the business and maintain collaborative relationships with port authorities, First Nations, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Provide leadership to instil DP World’s Our Principles across projects
• Provide leadership and ensure all project work is completed in accordance with DP World’s Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies
• Manage the internal project reporting requirements and provide project updates to DP World’s Leadership Team

About You

• A university degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline along with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the delivery of civil or marine infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated project experience related to the planning, permitting, procurement, engineering design, construction supervision, commissioning, and contract administration of civil or marine infrastructure project with construction values >$20m
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in British Columbia, certification in construction management, or similar
• Proven leadership skills to develop and motivate a team. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships both with and among team members
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work with all departments and levels and represent the business externally
• Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables effective decision making
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and competing stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/initiatives
• Broad understanding of engineering principles and applicable regulations, best practices, and safety standards
• Ability to maintain a long-term strategy and vision from project inception to delivery