Senior Project Manager

Bird Construction

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in project management, particularly in institutional and commercial construction.
  • Completed education in a construction-related discipline with hands-on experience managing large projects over $30 million.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a focus on collaboration and team development.
  • Proven ability to build trust and maintain relationships across various professional networks.
  • Expertise in safety management, workforce planning, project execution, and cost control.
  • Ability to interpret contract documents and project specifications accurately.
  • Proficient in MS Office and MS Project; familiarity with Viewpoint Project Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in project safety by implementing and monitoring the Bird Safety Program.
  • Plan, schedule, and control construction phase activities with the Project Superintendent.
  • Supervise and develop project team members through training, feedback, and performance evaluations.
  • Manage contracts and subcontracts, including negotiations and performance reviews.
  • Oversee project budget and billing; coordinate with accounting for timely financial transactions.
  • Analyze costs and identify revenue opportunities during project execution.
  • Report monthly and quarterly on project performance to Senior Management and stakeholders.
  • Maintain strong communication and positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development in construction management and leadership.
  • Supportive team environment aimed at developing future construction professionals.
  • Access to a comprehensive safety program promoting workplace safety and compliance.
  • Involvement in high-value projects that enhance career visibility and industry reputation.
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager leads, directs, and coordinates the daily management of the assigned project(s) more than $30 million dollars.

This 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 Senior Project Manager will manage a successful team and help develop future construction professionals.

This role will be based out of the Edmonton office and supporting projects in the GTA.

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
  • Institutional and commercial construction background.

  • Completed education in a construction-related discipline as well as demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting; direct project management of large institutional or commercial projects in excess of $30 million dollars.

  • 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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