Penner Farm Services Ltd., the leading providers of livestock equipment, supplies, and services in Western Canada is currently looking for a Project Manager for our Lacombe, AB location.
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of capital equipment installations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, experience in the agricultural sector, and knowledge of trades and the overall scope of general construction builds. The Project Manager will also ensure that the project is delivered on time, on budget and within scope.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Partners with salesperson to determine and define the scope of the project and objectives; approve project costings.
- Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the effective execution of projects
- Receiving and signing off on project materials that are going direct to site
- Determines what resources are available, estimates time and financial commitment
- Creates a detailed plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
- Determines availability of resources and ensures appropriate allocation of those resources
- Selects and evaluates subcontractors as well as on-site supervising, monitoring and controlling their performance; approves invoices.
- Identifies and effectively resolves issues to keep the project on track
- Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
- Monitors project and compares progress to project plan
- Reports project progress to customer, management team and other key stakeholders
- Monitors and approves all budgeted expenditures
- Meets budgetary objectives and makes adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
- Resolves issues quickly as they arise to keep project on track
- Monitors, enforces and reports safety related issues while serving as a member of the Safety Committee
Skills Required:
- University degree in a related subject; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
- 2+ years proven working experience in project management
- Excellent working knowledge of Agricultural Equipment and its installation
- Strong understanding of blueprints
- Budget management experience
- Ability to forecast – create schedules to efficiently meet milestones
- Strong Agricultural product knowledge
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Strong decision-making and analytical ability
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer software
- Experience with project management in the agricultural industry is preferred
Penner Farm Services Ltd. offers a competitive wage along with a comprehensive health and dental benefits plan. We offer an excellent work environment with opportunities for development and advancement.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please click APPLY NOW to submit your resume.
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $90,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lacombe, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- project management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lacombe, AB
