Project Manager II - St. Catherines, Ontario

AFL is a global leader in fiber optics, providing integrated solutions in engineering, construction, installation, and repair services for broadband networks. Known for its innovation, AFL began in 1984 with a single product and has grown into a billion-dollar company serving telecom, oil and gas, and utilities markets worldwide.

AFL is committed to environmental responsibility, employee well-being, and community engagement through grants, service projects, and sustainability initiatives. Backed by Fujikura Ltd., a $6 billion company with over 128 years of innovation, AFL offers a culture of collaboration, growth, and stability with operations across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in St. Catharines, Ontario!

Job Description

The Project Manager will work under general direction of the Program Manager.  The incumbent will also work in conjunction with the Design Engineers, Construction team, and Finance team.

The position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. The Project Manager should have a comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for proactive management of projects and integration into processes.

 Responsibilities

• Overall ownership and responsibility for project schedule, cost and quality
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones using the appropriate tools
• Manage project delivery to ensure schedule compliance with contractual agreements
• Assess day-to-day resource planning and scheduling to align with delivery forecasts
• Deliver all assigned projects on budget and in accordance with planned margins. Document and understood all exceptions
• Prepare project budgets and forecasts for assigned areas, and participate in scheduled financial reviews
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project scopes, goals and deliverables that support program goals
• Proactively manage changes in project scopes, identifies potential issues, and devises contingency plans as required
• Oversee the tracking and project documentation for AFL Construction Services projects for accuracy and timely reporting
• Collaborate with other departments as required to execute on timelines to meet the goals of management and contractual compliance
• Identify opportunities for business operational improvement and effectively apply project management standards to internal requirements
• Assist with the development and implementation of new processes to support business needs
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Accept ownership for achieving results and accomplishing requests on behalf of the client
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.

Personal Qualities 

• Leadership – direct others and develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to gain experience through formal and informal methods
• Flexible – open to change and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
• Meticulous – excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Analytical - capable of complex reasoning analysis
• Results focused – driven to achieve
• Collaborator – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
• Adaptable – capable of working in a challenging environment, able to adapt to various situations and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience as a Project Manager in telecommunication or construction industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Planner, MS project, Google Workspace, Teams, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets and current construction practices and methodology
• Ability to plan and manage to a project schedule
• Contract negotiation/management skills
• History of building successful teams, effectively motivating people and maintaining effective relationships with clients, owners and consultants
• Capacity to understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions to non-routine tasks or queries
• Established understanding of contract administration, financial budget management and business principals

Working Conditions

• Remote until further notice
• General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional weekend or longer hours during month-end close
• Some travel may be required

Why AFL? AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry, providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our team members’ unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions. We provide best-in-class training to ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow.

Additional Perks:

• Annual merit increases
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive and diverse team environment
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing industry.
• RRSP matching plans
• Health, dental, vision and health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs

• Additional Perks

Ready to Join Us? We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact [email protected]. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability