Maritime Electric Company, Limited is seeking candidates for the position of:

Construction Project Planning Manager(Three-Year Term)

Reporting to the Superintendent, Operations Support, the Construction Project Planning Manager is responsible for supervising the transmission and distribution (T&D) planning team, and for the overall coordination of T&D work design requirements, process oversight, productivity, and quality control.

The successful candidate must have post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field of study with an electrical or mechanical basis; combined with five plus years in utility operations, project management, or related construction services; and experience supervising employees in a technical, design, or field operations environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Supervise direct reports and make effective and supportable personnel decisions. Evaluate and recognize successful performance, discipline constructively, and productively manage workplace conflicts and grievances.
• Plan, oversee, and report on capital projects, service work, and other programs. Schedule and track work under various operating and capital programs.
• Develop, monitor and report on resourcing, productivity, customer experience, and other related metrics.
• Serve as a liaison between Maritime Electric, construction management companies, electricians, and electrical engineering companies in the completion of construction projects.
• Ensure consistency in work design methods, customer estimates, customer experience, and the application of rate and regulations.
• Monitor the collection and maintenance of T&D operations data.
• Oversee the development and acquisition of easements required for customer and company-initiated work.
• Monitor assigned work and provide the training, coaching, and process support to field personnel.
• Identify and implement work planning and design process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations Support team members to ensure all personnel, material, contractor, and financial resource requirements are identified and managed effectively.

This position requires working knowledge of operational systems, such as Customer Information Systems, Work Management Systems, Geographic Information Systems, and Outage Management Systems; an understanding of utility construction planning, joint-use partnerships and processes, and utility rates and general rules and regulations; strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills; working knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation, applicable CSA standards, and familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code; and working knowledge of materials, processes, tools, and equipment used in utility design, construction, and operations.

This term position offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The range of salary would be: $75,000 - $100,000 per annum.

Qualified candidates are invited to forward a resume to the Human Resources department at jobposting@maritimeelectric.com by June 21, 2024.

Since 1918, Maritime Electric has delivered safe, reliable electricity to customers throughout Prince Edward Island. Maritime Electric values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.