Project ManagerKey Information:- Hours: Based on a 44-hour work week; however, overtime is required during the busy season.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when needed.
- Salary is dependent on experience.
- Health benefits, RRSP, pension plan, and vacation offered.
Job Description:- Schedule and chair construction planning and coordinate meetings.
- Plan the construction project to establish affective organization.
- Direct the overall construction program of the project.
- Provide leadership to promote maximum productivity.
- Maintain accountability for field costs and forecast costs to complete; and implement cost control procedures within the Project Execution Plan.
- Ensure a site safety program is developed and implemented to provide a safe working environment for the project construction force.
- Recommend the award of construction contracts based on the analysis of the estimating department. Negotiate contractual terms with the selected contractor(s); and administer contracts efficiently to maximize contractor performance and minimize exposure to claims and extras.
- Incorporate procedures so that required information (such as forecast costs and progress data) flows effectively within the project group, to senior company managers, and to our clients.
- Coordinate with municipal authorities as required for public relations, permits and construction interfaces.
- Develop a plan for turnover of the completed facility to operations and ensure that turnover is completed on schedule.
- Managing the liaison between project design engineering and the field.
- Ensure jobsite procedures and controls are implemented by all personnel.
- Review, with the accounting, all construction contractors' invoices for physical percent complete or units of work complete and approve as appropriate.
Experience and Certification Requirements:- 5 years of experience working as a Project Manager or equivalent is required.
- Have a strong background of civil construction projects or equivalent is required.
- Software is heavily used within the organization processes, the candidate must have strong computer skills and have a history of working within software programs such as: Primavera Contract, Microsoft Projects, Excel, and Proprietary Software.
- Able to mentor Field Engineers and other team members.
- Strong on contracts and contract negotiations.
- Cost Controls experience is an asset.
- Good people skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Travel is required - a valid driver's license s required.
- A clean driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
- A reliable means of transportation is required.
- Proficient English language skills required.
Education: A diploma or degree in civil engineering or project management or equivalent is required.
