Project Manager I

Description:

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.