Position Overview:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through estimating, managing costs, sourcing suppliers, and project closeout. As a Remediation Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the bidding and execution of projects involving contaminated site remediation, civil earthworks, and infrastructure development.
Key Functions & Duties:
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide expertise and guidance on bidding tenders, RFP's, RFQ's and lead the operations team during project execution
- Act as a safety ambassador for the project team and control of all company safety initiatives, including evidence of toolbox talks, safety inspections, and checks
- Independently manage a variety of environmental remediation projects. Contaminated Sites excavation, restoration, environmental controls, and water management experience.
- Deliver exceptional service and quality of work to all clients on time and on budget
- Meet with clients and potential clients for the purpose of building strong relationships and developing business
- Identify opportunities to procure additional works within the scope of the project or identify new clients and bidding opportunities
- Review project proposals and plans to gain an understanding of the project requirements (budget, safety, quality, and environmental controls) necessary to complete the project within the specifications
- Review estimates and contracts; negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Develop project execution plans and monitor project performance, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, equipment maintenance, safety, environment, and quality control and provide effective solutions for continuous improvement
- Mentor, coach, supervise, and assess the performance of direct reports and other team members
- Provide development and oversight of project scope, goals, scheduling, budgets, risk management, and resource management
- Provide Senior Management with progress and performance reports and updates as required
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- 10+ years' experience in the Remediation contracting and/or civil construction and earthworks
- 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
- Additional education or proven aptitude in Leadership, Environmental, and/or Sustainability would be considered an asset
- Knowledge, experience, and ability to make sound business decisions that result in value to the customer and the growth of the company
- Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
- Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure to meet budget and project deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, also use of Primavera is an asset
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to represent York1 in a professional, competent, and courteous manner
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals
- Must be able to adapt to ever-changing and ever-emerging customer needs effectively.
