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Black & McDonald Limited Department Manager, New Brunswick Utility in Dieppe, New Brunswick
This position reports directly to the Division Manager for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Utilities. The position involves management of all aspects of NB Utility. Responsibilities include, safety compliance, people and resources, estimating, sales, project execution, profit/loss outcomes, project budget, schedule and profitability. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate utility projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
Maintain business relations with all key house and target accounts as well as to encourage, participate and promote the development of new and unique business opportunities
Oversee and/or prepare project estimates, final bids, and proposal submissions
Oversee and/or prepare project schedules and monitor progress
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Adherence to and implementation of health, safety and environment policies and programs
Adherence to and implementation of quality control programs
Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
Direct the purchase of supplies and materials
Oversee department financial performance, i.e. accounts receivable, work in progress, and budget
Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Change Orientation
Communicates Effectively
Continuous Learning
Customer Focus
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Problem Solving and Innovation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Values and Respects Others
Coaches and Develops
Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
Strategic Perspective
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Tradesperson or Technical diploma or Engineering Degree
Between 5 and 10 years of electrical or utility experience
Proven skills in construction scheduling, planning and execution
Excellent communications and leadership skills
Budget and financial understanding
Must be committed to traveling throughout the province on a regular basis