Infrastructure & Capital Projects - CN Project Manager, COM
Accenture
Infrastructure & Capital Projects - CN Project Manager, COM
Job Description
- (Internal Title: Project Management III)
- Foster positive culture and works collaboratively with the client’s business units, operational divisions and various internal and external stakeholders and communicates effectively with the client PDT, Technical Advisors, and third parties
- Support the scope definition, development, and implementation phases of the project
- Manage consultant’s tasks, work plans and performances with respect to the Reference Concept Design and technical documentation preparation such as PSOS
- Assist the Senior Project Manager in directing and leading the TA (Technical Advisor) developing Project Agreement Documents for the Progressive Design Build (PDB) Contract(s), through all stages and phases of the project and in engagement and interface with third party stakeholders such as municipalities and transit agencies
- Manage flagging procedures and coordinate construction activities to CN and GO rail corridors; perform site visits as required to coordinate work onsite
- Prepare construction plans, agreements, and memorandum of understanding as required
- Manage project progress, analyses current and future work activities to identify deficiencies and opportunities for efficiencies; recommends and implements solutions
- Monitor project safety to mitigate risk, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and initiate improvements, resolutions and preventative measures
- Oversee consultant and contractor scope and quality of work, identify existing and potential issues, and initiate corrective action to avoid serious project delays or budget impacts; determine what requires escalation and initiates appropriate action
- Manage project scope and change orders including negotiating, processing and analyzing cost and schedule impacts
- Identify issues, risks and problems; collaborate with Senior Project Manager Managers and Directors to ensure corrective action is implemented
- Working Conditions
- The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Management
- Demonstrated Experience in project construction management roles within heavy rail, heavy civil, and/or subways projects with knowledge of construction, engineering, and finances
- Significant experience with heavy rail design and construction within CN and GO rail corridors; extensive working knowledge of CROR and flagging procedures
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
- Licenses OR Certifications:
- Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Skills and Competencies:
- Experience working in a Collaborative environment to create a high-performing work culture is strongly desired
- Experience in Progressive Contract Delivery Model (Progressive Design-Build and Alliance), DBB, and P3 is an asset
- Knowledge of construction management practices and principles including familiarity with claims management is an asset
- Prior experience with municipalities and transit agencies is an asset
- Prior experience with any aspect of design, construction and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects is an asset
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Project Management software
- Thorough understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
- Expert knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
- Strong ability to identify and minimize risks in advance
- Capability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
- Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development abilities
- Detailed experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-disciplinary project teams
- Competent to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
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