Job Description

In your role as the Senior Project Manager, at The North West Company (TNWC), you oversee the engineering and construction of all NWC facilities and ensure they\'re constructed or manufactured in the most economical and efficient manner to suit their business requirements.Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary with a benefits package and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.Your Role:

• Plan annual capital project schedule and identify timelines required to deliver capital plan.
• Identify and validate project proposals versus resources and align projects with appropriate Project Manager.
• Propose a schedule to deliver the projects along with a budgeted dollar amount.
• Ensure all the approvals have been approved on the proposed projects in the capital plan and develop specification for NWC facilities.
• Ensure projects are engineered in line with NWC long term standards and specifications goals and initiatives from cost effectiveness and a utilitarian perspective.
• Ensure the proper energy initiatives are taken into account when designing our facilities to ensure we\'re utilizing appropriate technology where applicable to rationalize a return on our investment;
• Ensure we\'re ahead of the industry in understanding new energy efficient technologies to generate savings within our stores.
• Oversee capital projects and monitor projects against planned budget and schedule.
• Distribute project ongoing communication and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ensure changes to scope of work are dealt with in accordance and appropriate paperwork is obtained.
• Manage Project Managers/Coordinators in accordance with NWC leadership principles.
• Provide best advice to Supervisor and hold subordinates accountable to their tasks.
• Ensure subordinates have proper resources and capabilities to conduct their tasks.
• Oversee environmental projects and ensure they\'re done in a professional and responsible manner.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8+ years of related experience with construction management and project planning.
• Efficiency with Auto CAD.
• Project Management Professional designation is an asset.
• A related university degree is preferred or a combination of education and related experience is required.
• Knowledge of retail design, construction, and facility management processes is an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency as a project manager able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
• Must be able to obtain a passport for international travel and able to travel approximately 100 days per year.

Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports to: Director, ConstructionWe create a collaborative and constructive culture by:Being Enterprising \xe2\x80\xa2 Committing to our Customer \xe2\x80\xa2 Working with Passion \xe2\x80\xa2 Leading and Developing Others \xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity \xe2\x80\xa2 Building TrustThe North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fillFor Internal Applicants Only:Salary Grade: C0R011Note: All employees must have a minimum of one year of service in their current position prior to applying for other positions unless authorized by their current manager. Prior to applying, an internal employee also MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager - once - removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This opportunity adheres to the Corporate job posting guidelines.

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