Project Manager

Spectrum Resource Group

JOB SUMMARY: A Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring that objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves coordinating teams, managing resources, communicating with stakeholders, and addressing any issues that arise throughout the project lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Supervises a team of Project Coordinators, while being responsible for the proper administration, communication and enforcement of supervisory and economic work practices such as policy enforcement, quality and quantity of work production, adherence to and enforcement of safety practice, other employee relations responsibilities, and interpretation and application of Union Agreements if applicable.

• Works with Human Resources regarding employment for crew members including, but not limited to, hiring, discipline, separation of employment, leaves of absence, as well as policy enforcement.

• Interviews potential candidates for hire and works with Human Resources to follow proper new hire procedures.

• Promotes sound relations with employees on all personnel matters and exercise fair and reasonable judgment in management of employee conflicts while working with Human Resources.

• Understands obligations related to reasonable suspicion training and process and liaise with Division Manager, Health and Safety and Human Resources as required.

• Conducts safety training of assigned personnel in accordance with good safety training procedures.

• Conducts stand downs and tailgate trainings as applicable.

• Responsible for managing daily production related tasks and ensuring both maintenance and accuracy of all records and reports related to the performance of the crew’s operation.

• Provides Supervisor/ Manager and Utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time and distribution. May furnish reports on accidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, and new employee feedback.

• Investigates accident reports, damage claims, and may be a designated representative to settle minor damage or injury claims.

• Responsible for control of crew costs including effective use of manpower, work methods, proper amount of trimming, and operation of equipment.

• Keeps informed of new equipment specifications, standard practices and operating procedures.

• Track project timelines progress, ensuring that deadlines are met and taking corrective action if the project falls behind schedule.

• Recognize potential challenges or risks that may affect the project’s progress/ budget/ quality, and develop strategies to mitigate or minimize identified risks, ensuring quick resolution.

• Regularly review the work completed by team members to ensure it aligns with the project’s objectives and quality expectations resolving any issues/ defects that arise.

• Remains in contact with customers, property owners, general public, other contractors, and representatives of utilities and governmental agencies. Must be professional and courteous when communicating on behalf of Wright Canada Holdings.

• Communicate and comply with all written Wright Canada Holdings manuals and materials, including but not limited to, the WCH Employee Handbook, Employee/ Contractor Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Policy Minimum Requirements handbook.

• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered to the client or stakeholders.

• Hold a debrief meeting with the team to review the project’s successes and challenges, documenting lessons learned for future projects.

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.

• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position may require some outside travel

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster

• Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education in related fields such as Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or a similar discipline.

• Professional designation is an asset.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project coordination role or within the forestry or Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) industry.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract with fewer than 6 demerit points.

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening is required.

• Possession of valid industry- or service line-specific certifications, as applicable.

• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possess excellent leadership skills and be able to handle stressful situations along with the ability to multi-task.

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant OH & S rules and guidelines and of local regulations and environmental guideline.

• Understanding of provincial and national occupational health and safety rules and guidelines.

• Ability to lead and engage staff to reach to their full potential.

• Customer service, communication, and time management skills.

• Flexibility with traveling in and out of town, via plane and/or vehicle.

• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.

• Proficient in map navigation skills and orienteering.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.

• Enforces on-the-job safety practices.

• Familiarity with local environmental laws, tree preservation ordinances, and best practices.

• Eagerness to grow and learn.

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks, as new situations continue to emerge.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating systems.

• Experience with Apple-based products.

• Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The physical activities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing functions. The position also often involves sedentary work where sitting is required most of the time, with occasional standing or walking. The position also requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to perform activities with close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen and reading print material. The functions of this position are conducted in a temperature-controlled environment.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find a resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with employees which may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.