Project Manager I - FTT

at  TransLink

MARKETING STATEMENT

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region’s world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you’ll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plans, manages, executes, and controls all aspects of assigned capital projects, in alignment with the divisional strategy and departmental objectives.
Leads the strategic planning of the assigned capital projects, including defining the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management; creating business cases/justifications and work plans, determining the objectives and measurements, determining the budget, resources, and stakeholders; setting up the project schedule and review plan.
Manages and monitors the assigned projects throughout the implementation stage, including executing the project according to project plan; creating project management records and documentations; monitoring the project progress and financial status of project. Anticipates and proactively manages change throughout the project life cycle.
Prepares contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFP) and tender documents for projects, including terms and conditions, scope of work definition, technical requirements, project specific requirements and project schedule constraints.
Presents and reports the project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key project metrics to senior leadership team. Provides suggestions and recommendations to the senior leadership team on risk management and project delivery.
Manages cross functional project teams and stakeholders across the enterprise. Develops and maintains a respectful and productive relationship with all stakeholders. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the project.
Provides expert advice and recommendations on engineering project management standards, governance and procedures to continuously improve the enterprise project management practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The competencies for this position would typically be acquired through completion of University degree in Engineering and/or Business and a PMP certification is required. Requires six 6 years of previous experience in design related to transportation systems, and related project management work.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management.
Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Advanced analytical thinking and problem solving skills, to resolve critical and high impact issues.
Advanced financial acumen to allow for effective planning, management, and expenditure of operational and capital costs.
Advanced time management and organization skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Plans, manages, executes and controls one or multiple assigned infrastructure and engineering projects and ensures the successful delivery according to enterprise engineering project management standards, governance and procedures.