Construction Project Manager (Calgary)

Novacom Building Partners

$125K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in commercial construction in a Project Manager capacity.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing.
  • Post-secondary education in construction or related programs.

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture relationships with clients in the Calgary market.
  • Lead internal project teams including Superintendents and Coordinators.
  • Initiate project startups by managing contracts and insurance requirements.
  • Use Procore and other software to document and manage project details.
  • Manage subcontractors and suppliers, addressing issues as they arise.
  • Collaborate with Site Superintendents to ensure quality and adherence to schedule.
  • Meet with clients and consultants to resolve project issues and maintain relationships.
  • Oversee project budget, implement cost-saving measures, and manage invoicing.

Benefits

  • Strong benefit plan above industry standards for employees and their families.
  • Access to modern construction technology and software solutions.
  • Annual profit-sharing incentives tied to company performance.
  • Opportunities for personal growth and advancement within the company.
  • Family-oriented company culture with a focus on collaboration and support.
Full Job Description
Project Manager (Calgary)Novacom is opening a new Calgary office to build on and leverage our National client relationships. We're looking for a Project Manager to lead our growth in the Calgary market, and take a leadership role with our local team and a key relationship building role with local client representatives. This person should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited about the opportunity to build Novacom's brand in Calgary.

Requirements

Personal Characteristics:
  • Relational - you love building and cultivating strong relationships with clients, consultants, trade partners, and team-mates
  • Problem Solver - you thrive on solving challenging problems, and see it as an opportunity, not a burden.
  • Leader - you're a natural leader, and lead in a way that brings people together towards a shared goal.
  • Driven - self-motivated and driven to push things forward no matter the circumstance.
  • Energetic - engaged personality that takes on complex challenges with enthusiasm.
  • Independent - ability to communicate effectively with team, but also act authoritatively on your own.
  • Honest - willingness to admit when you've made a mistake and take ownership.
  • Process Driven - ability to track schedules, change orders, field reports, weekly progress reports etc.
  • Financial Focus - desire to meticulously manage project budgets and financial reporting.
  • Communicator - good at proactively communicating with clients, consultants, trade partners, and team-mates; strong verbal & written communication skills.
  • Flexible - willing to travel to various sites across Alberta for site meetings, site visits, client meetings, etc.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5-10 years' experience in the commercial construction field in a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager capacity
  • Construction knowledge - overall understanding of construction process, sequencing, etc.
  • Post-secondary, technical education (BCIT) or similar in a construction or industry-related program

Responsibilities:
  • Networking / Relationship Building - take initiative and join company leadership in building new relationships in the Calgary market, both with existing Novacom clients and new relationships.
  • Team Leadership - lead our internal project team, including Site Superintendents and Project Co-ordinators.
  • Project Startup -- issuing contracts, requesting insurance and bonds, WCB notices, etc.
  • Project Documentation -- using Procore and other software platforms to manage labour, materials, and equipment, cost coding, submittals, schedules, meeting minutes, change orders, etc.
  • Subtrade/Supplier Management -- ability to manage construction subtrades and suppliers, and mitigate issues that may arise in the course of a project
  • Site Superintendent Interface -- ability to work in partnership with Site Superintendent to deliver a high quality finished product while managing the schedule and budget
  • Client Interface -- meeting with architects, consultants, and clients to manage project issues and maintain positive working relationships
  • Budget Management -- continuous monitoring and management of project budget, ability to minimize project costs through inventive methods and regular financial reporting to management
  • Invoicing -- preparation of monthly progress claims, review and approval of subtrade and supplier invoices


Why Join Us:
  • Competitive Pay - Salary commensurate with experience for this role - typical range is $125-145K
  • Benefit Plan - strong benefit plan for you and your family that is above industry standard.
  • Technology - we have a modern software set-up for construction including Procore, Site Docs, Smartsheet, Building Connected, Microsoft Teams.
  • Annual Profit sharing / incentive - you share in the company's success and profitability, with higher than industry average incentives.
  • Growth - Excellent candidates will be given every opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and reach your full potential.
  • Culture - If you're looking for a company with a family dynamic where you can have opportunities to grow, be challenged and known by your co-workers, then come join us!

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