At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.
We are hiring immediately for a Project Manager to lead the on-site execution of complex, high-value projects. The Project Site Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of Aggreko’s major projects at the site level. This role oversees all aspects of load-in, installation, commissioning, and demobilization, ensuring compliance with Aggreko’s standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.
Base salary range of $110 to $130K per year
Work from home, on-site or in a local service center-hybrid
Competitive compensation and Bonus
No premium cost medical plan option available
Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
Safety-focused culture
Key Responsibilities
Work with Major Projects Program Manager and Major Projects Leader to provide leadership and mentoring across Major Projects team
Manage a wide range of complex projects within established processes and tools, following formal project management principles.
Work with internal engineering and other teams to facilitate estimates, drawings and other related material for customer quotes
Manage 3-5 major projects at a time through entire project life cycle.
Plan, organize, and direct activities regarding installation, commissioning, maintenance, and demobilization including pre-job planning, parts lists, project drawings
Primary interface with client, contractors, client’s engineer, internal Engineering department, vendors and internal technical service representatives
Track project against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives, reporting status to management and customer on a regular basis, and executive staff as needed
Mentor mid-level and junior project managers. Expand team performance and deliverables reinforcing processes, tools, and templates. Promote best practices and PM methodologies
Conduct field assessments of team’s skills and behaviors, providing opportunities for learning and process improvements
Be a safety champion: Lead by example and hold others responsible for working safely and providing a safe working environment
Travel 40-60 % of time to any area in North America in varying industries and environments
Qualifications & Experience
5+ years of significant project experience managing field-related projects in one or more sectors: Utility, Petrochem/Refining, Building Construction and Services
Knowledge in HVAC/R, electrical power generation/transmission/distribution is a plus
Experience in managing EPC, EPCM or similar Integrated project teams
Strong focus on HSE and safety leadership. Be a safety champion and lead by example and hold others responsible for working safely and providing a safe working environment
Strong negotiation skills for effective management and resolution of conflicts with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities
Strong organizational and communication skills for effective leadership of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and alignment of project objectives between various stakeholder groups
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, P&IDs and process design packages
Preferred Qualifications
PMP, CM-Lean, or similar project management certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar.
Experience with temporary power systems, modular infrastructure, or energy transition technologies.
Familiarity with Aggreko’s equipment and service offerings
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Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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