Project Manager

Bird Construction

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of project management experience in large-scale heavy civil infrastructure, ideally transit projects.
  • Post-secondary education in a construction-related field with progressive experience in General Contracting.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills for collaborative project delivery.
  • Proven ability to build trust with peers, subcontractors, and team members for effective teamwork.
  • Demonstrated competence in safety, workforce management, and project execution.
  • Ability to read and interpret various construction documents and schedules.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Project; experience with Viewpoint Project Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of the Bird Safety Program and monitor safety performance of the project team.
  • Plan, schedule, and control construction activities with the Project Superintendent and team.
  • Supervise and develop team members through feedback and performance evaluations.
  • Administer and manage prime contract and subcontracts, including negotiations.
  • Manage project budget and coordinate with accounting for timely payments.
  • Analyze costs to identify revenue opportunities.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for Senior Management.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Fly-in fly-out option for eligible candidates.
  • Opportunities for career development in a leadership role.
  • Supportive company culture focused on teamwork and safety.
  • Access to ongoing training and mentorship programs.
Full Job Description
Project Manager

The Project Manager leads, directs and coordinates the daily management of large heavy civil infrastructure projects. This leadership position is accountable for the overall performance of the project including costs, schedule, quality, project status, and adherence to company policies and procedures. More importantly, the Project Manager will manage a successful team and help develop future construction professionals.

This role is based out of Sudbury, Ontario and does offer a fly in fly out option for any candidates who are eligible.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of project team and subcontractors.

  • Planning, scheduling, setting objectives and controlling activities during the construction phase of a project(s) in conjunction with the Project Superintendent and Project Team.

  • Supervision and development of project team members through regular feedback, training and coaching; timely completion of performance evaluations.

  • Administration and management of prime contract and subcontracts; includes negotiation and awarding of subcontracts for scopes of work as well as review and evaluation of subcontractor performance.

  • Manage project budget and billings and work with accounting to ensure timely payment of A/R and A/P.

  • Review and analysis of costs and identify revenue opportunities.

  • Monthly and quarterly reporting on financial and overall performance of project to Senior Management.

  • Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects and subcontractors.

What We Are Looking For
  • 8+ years of direct project management experience on large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects; transit project experience is considered an asset.

  • Post-secondary education in a construction-related discipline as well as demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting.

  • Demonstrated leadership, project management and problem-solving skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.

  • Service and results-oriented, you are able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.

  • Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration.

  • Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project; experience with Viewpoint Project Management system will be considered an asset.

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