The Attractions Construction Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, pricing, scheduling, organizing, and directly overseeing execution of Attractions construction and renovation projects, from scope development through completion. This is a combined project management and on-site leadership role, covering both the business side of a project (budgets, contracts, pricing, schedules) and hands-on coordination and oversight of work in progress. This temporary position offers the potential to transition into a permanent role.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Assessing project scope and obtaining, evaluating, and negotiating pricing from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers for outstanding work packages.
- Developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules, resequencing work and adjusting timelines as issues arise.
- Organizing and directly coordinating work in progress, including sequencing trades, mobilizing contractors and subcontractors, and driving work to completion.
- Acting as the primary point of contact on-site for engineers, manufacturers, and relevant regulatory and inspection authorities, ensuring inspections, sign-offs, and compliance requirements are tracked and satisfied.
- Conducting regular site inspections and daily oversight of construction activity, including work occurring outside standard hours as needed, to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
- Managing change orders, contract fulfillment, and budget tracking, and reporting cost and schedule status to Attractions leadership.
- Enforcing OH&S protocols and safety practices on-site, including safety meetings, audits, and inspections, and ensuring all personnel comply with company and regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining accurate project records, including daily reports, updated schedules, financials, and incident reports.
- Coordinating punch-list resolution, final inspections, and commissioning/close-out activities.
- Maintaining effective working relationships with internal Attractions management, maintenance, and design teams, as well as external contractors and regulatory bodies.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in construction or project management, ideally including large-scale commercial, industrial, or attractions-related construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience pricing and negotiating project scope and change orders on active construction projects, not just initial project set-up.
- Strong scheduling skills (Gantt-based schedule management) and experience re-sequencing and recovering schedules on in-progress projects.
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; PMP or P.Eng. designation an asset.
- Experience working with industrial electrical planning, installations and evaluation is a definite asset for the position.
- Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and subcontractors simultaneously and drive projects through to completion.
- Working knowledge of OH&S requirements, industrial construction methods, and safety practices for large-scale construction projects.
- High level of proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interface with executives, engineers, inspectors, and trades.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling software; AutoCAD knowledge an asset.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:- Requires flexibility, including the possibility of weekends, holidays, and off-hours work to support project timelines and the Mall's operational needs.
- Requires availability to oversee work occurring outside of regular operating hours, including overnight work as needed on a regular basis.
- Compensation is salaried and dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Must be able to pass a security clearance; an NDA regarding project specifications is required.
