EB CAREERS - Director, Major Projects South - Full Time - AltaLink
July 14, 2009
AltaLink is Canada’s only fully independent transmission company, responsible for the maintenance and operation of approximately 11,600 kilometres of transmission lines and 260 substations in Alberta.An opportunity exists for a:
Director, Major Projects (South) - Full Time
Summary
Reporting to the Vice-President, Projects, the Director, Major Projects (South) will be accountable to deliver a program of related high-voltage power transmission projects in the southern Alberta region of AltaLink’s operating area that could total approximately $2 billion, with the largest single project over $700 million.
As Director, Major Projects, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drawing from the breadth of the entire corporation, and be accountable for the entire project/program from inception through to initial operation. Your team will include Project Managers, Project Control Specialists, Regulatory, Consultation, Siting, Land, Communications, Government Relations and First Nations Relations staff.
Responsibilities
• Leadership, coordination and direction of Project Team.
• Primary Project interface with Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO).
• Development of project delivery strategies inclusive of all aspects of the project initiation and development/permitting phases.
• Prime accountability for Budget, Schedule, Scope Control, Quality and Safety as it relates to the program.
• Executive interface and reporting of status.
• Owner’s oversight and management of EPC contractor and/or other key suppliers to the Project(s).
• Direction and mentorship of Project Manager(s).
Qualifications
• Professional Engineer eligible for membership to APEGGA.
• 15 years experience in Project Management with demonstrated ability to lead complex multi-disciplinary projects of substantial scale (PMP preferred).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Extremely effective communicator.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a project through the Regulatory/Permitting.
• Experience in providing the interface between Sr. Corporate Executive and the Project team.
• Experience in linear infrastructure type projects an asset.
• Familiarity and experience with the Alberta electrical Regulatory compact is highly desirable.
Interested applicants can CLICK HERE to submit their resume and cover letter online by August 16, 2009.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please mention you saw this posting on EB Careers Online!
Last modified on July 13, 2010
Reporting to the Vice-President, Projects, the Director, Major Projects (South) will be accountable to deliver a program of related high-voltage power transmission projects in the southern Alberta region of AltaLink’s operating area that could total approximately $2 billion, with the largest single project over $700 million.
As Director, Major Projects, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drawing from the breadth of the entire corporation, and be accountable for the entire project/program from inception through to initial operation. Your team will include Project Managers, Project Control Specialists, Regulatory, Consultation, Siting, Land, Communications, Government Relations and First Nations Relations staff.
Responsibilities
• Leadership, coordination and direction of Project Team.
• Primary Project interface with Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO).
• Development of project delivery strategies inclusive of all aspects of the project initiation and development/permitting phases.
• Prime accountability for Budget, Schedule, Scope Control, Quality and Safety as it relates to the program.
• Executive interface and reporting of status.
• Owner’s oversight and management of EPC contractor and/or other key suppliers to the Project(s).
• Direction and mentorship of Project Manager(s).
Qualifications
• Professional Engineer eligible for membership to APEGGA.
• 15 years experience in Project Management with demonstrated ability to lead complex multi-disciplinary projects of substantial scale (PMP preferred).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Extremely effective communicator.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a project through the Regulatory/Permitting.
• Experience in providing the interface between Sr. Corporate Executive and the Project team.
• Experience in linear infrastructure type projects an asset.
• Familiarity and experience with the Alberta electrical Regulatory compact is highly desirable.
Interested applicants can CLICK HERE to submit their resume and cover letter online by August 16, 2009.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please mention you saw this posting on EB Careers Online!
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