PCL Construction

Project Manager (Higher Education)

PCL Construction$130K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
  • 10-15 years of progressive construction experience, particularly in Higher Education.
  • Experience implementing a strong safety culture with health, safety, and legislation knowledge.
  • In-depth understanding of various construction project types, materials, codes, and safety management practices.
  • Strong organizational skills, capable of managing budgets, risks, resources, and schedules.
  • Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Manages contract administration and provides technical support for complex construction projects.
  • Leads the implementation of a project safety plan and champions a strong safety culture on site.
  • Ensures projects meet design specifications, budget constraints, and scheduled timelines.
  • Analyzes client needs and offers value engineering proposals to optimize project functionality.
  • Reviews project performance reports for safety, cost forecasts, and schedules to ensure accountability.
  • Negotiates contracts and monitors the progress of subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Communicates and manages contract details effectively among all stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant projects in the Higher Education sector.
  • Access to professional development and mentoring opportunities.
  • Collaboration within a supportive team environment focused on safety and quality.
  • Engagement in diverse project types with a chance to impact community infrastructure.
  • Participation in a strong culture of safety and commitment to health and environmental practices.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a talented Project Manager with experience in Higher Education construction.

Here's how a Project Manager (Higher Education) for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within Minneapolis contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

  • Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support for a large or complex construction project.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of the project safety plan and creates and influences the safety culture on site through leading by example.
  • Oversees total construction to ensure the project is constructed as per design, budget, resources, quality, and schedule.
  • Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefit.
  • Accountable for project performance and reviews performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
  • Negotiates and issues subcontracts, major purchase orders and progress payments and monitors their progress and schedule.
  • Understands, communicates, and proactively manages the contract and contract documents.
  • Develops and coordinates overall project commissioning and closeout.
  • Identifies and manages risk and opportunities on construction projects.
  • Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors project team including direct and indirect reports.


If applicable, for design build project deliveries:
  • Monitors progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables.
  • Obtains a comprehensive design-management and design-quality plan and conduct periodic quality audits to ensure compliance.
  • Keeps all parties informed of potential opportunities and challenges, and managing stakeholders' expectations through appropriate forms of communication.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of progressive construction experience, including experience working on projects in the Higher Education sector. Leadership and mentoring skills preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction industry including diverse project types, building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
  • Superior planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets, risks, resources and schedules.
  • Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing for the project.
  • Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
  • Experience in leading a team, construction project facets and trade performance.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

The estimated salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Title: Project Manager (Higher Education)

Requisition ID: 13581

About PCL Construction

PCL Construction is a leading construction company that provides a range of services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects across industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure. PCL Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also committed to safety and has a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and partners. PCL Construction has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
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