Project Manager

$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in project management, preferably in institutional and commercial construction.
  • Degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and coaching.
  • Demonstrated ability in project execution, cost control, and quality assurance.
  • Proficient in contract interpretation, construction drawings, and project schedules.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office; familiarity with Viewpoint Project Management is a bonus.
  • Proven track record of building trust and fostering relationships in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily management of assigned projects to ensure performance against costs, schedule, and quality.
  • Implement and monitor safety standards via the Bird Safety Program.
  • Plan, schedule, and control activities in conjunction with the Project Superintendent.
  • Supervise and develop project team members through consistent feedback and training.
  • Manage contracts, negotiate and award subcontracts, and evaluate subcontractor performance.
  • Oversee project budget, billing, and ensure timely financial operations in collaboration with accounting.
  • Report on project financials and performance to Senior Management quarterly.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth in the construction field.
  • Engagement in a collaborative work environment focused on team success and excellence in project delivery.
  • An emphasis on safety leadership and a supportive company culture emphasizing safety performance.
  • Access to robust training programs to nurture future construction professionals.
Full Job Description
Project Manager

The Project Manager leads, directs and coordinates the daily management of the assigned project(s). 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 position is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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
  • Civil construction background.
  • Completed education in a construction-related discipline as well as demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting; direct project management of large Civil or ICI construction projects.
  • Your 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.
  • You have 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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