HDR

Senior Construction Project Manager

HDR • $110K — $130K *
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0A5In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • 10+ years in construction planning and management roles.
  • Strong experience with construction contracts and site safety management.
  • Proficient in construction management software like Procore or Primavera.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all deliverables meet client contract requirements.
  • Implement and promote health and safety regulations on-site.
  • Analyze contractor schedules for adherence to timelines.
  • Facilitate effective communication between contractors and clients.
  • Lead project meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
  • Manage contract negotiations and claims resolutions.
  • Oversee project budgets and schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Mentorship options for career advancement.
  • Dynamic work environment focusing on infrastructure projects.
  • Engagement in business development and proposal activities.
  • Employee ownership culture promoting team collaboration.
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Transportation Construction Services team in Richmond Hill to work on infrastructure projects for provincial and municipal highways and roadway projects. Reporting to the group lead, the position will be responsible for overseeing and managing a Construction Administration and Inspection Teams while liaising with client and contractor representatives.

In the role of Senior Construction Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

  • Oversee and ensure Contract Administration deliverables are completed in accordance to client requirements;
  • Promote and oversee implementation of health and safety regulations;
  • Review, interpret, and analyze the Contractor's initial critical path schedule to determine conformance to the contract, and provide regular review and analysis of monthly critical path schedules;
  • Liaise with contractors and client representatives;
  • Chair and lead project meetings;
  • Provide interpretation and recommendation of contractor submitted claims;
  • Negotiate price agreements, change orders, claims and work directives;
  • Perform value engineering and constructability reviews;
  • Provide support and construction perspectives to design teams;
  • Manage project budget and schedule;
  • Manage day to day activities of the project team and Subconsultants
  • Prepare status reports and other related project planning and control documentation;
  • Visit project sites to attend meetings and monitor construction progress
  • Mentor and train junior staff
  • Engage in business development and proposal activities
  • Travel to projects across the province for extended periods of time
  • Other duties as assigned.


Preferred Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, and or related discipline with relevant experience.
  • Registration with PEO as a P.Eng. or the ability to be registered, and or certified by OACETT as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) and hold a Road Construction Contract Administrator (rcca) designation.
  • Completed the MTO T131 - Advanced Claims - Dispute Resolution training;
  • Experience with overseeing construction administration aspects on roadway, highway, and bridges infrastructure projects;
  • 15 years or more of progressive construction and contract administration experience;
  • Experience on Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) construction projects would be an asset.
  • Proven analytical, communication, and negotiation skills;
  • Sound knowledge of roadway and highway design standards, OPS specifications, standard drawings.
  • Knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying transportation construction practices; procedures and quality assurance techniques;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Laws and Regulations (Environmental, Health and Safety, etc.) and their application in construction contracts;
  • Ability to interpret critical path schedules;
  • Experience working with MS Project or Primavera (P6) would be considered a strong asset;
  • Experience with MS Word and Excel;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and be able to independently write reports and correspondence;
  • ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work;
  • ability to analyze and solve problems;
  • be a proven leader and demonstrate leadership abilities;
  • Valid Ontario driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.


  • Construction or design certifications
  • Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog)
  • Ability to interpret construction schedules


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
  • Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  • Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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