Project Manager

Position Details

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely and costly completion of the construction project by overseeing all phases of the project. This entails working with a variety of stakeholders to schedule and plan work, coordinate equipment and materials, operate within budget, and monitor overall progress. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and / or Director of Construction Operations, the role involves working closely with the business and technical teams within the company to meet organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor and control construction operations through on-site management and supervision to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee total project supervision on the project and ensure appropriate personnel in administration of the operations.
• Provide business and technical teams with feedback, encouragement, and advice.
• Plan, organize and staff key field positions on project.
• Authorize and approve all supervision and personnel transactions.
• Ensure all company department and technical policies, procedures etc. are adhered to.
• Ensure all safety programs have been implemented on the project.
• Provide technical and expertise to other company departments as required.
• Represent Company in project meetings.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Communicate with project objectives to all team members involved.
• Communicate with our business stakeholders and IT department regarding resource allocation.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage / approve the financial aspects of the project, including payments to subs and suppliers.
• Protect the company’s interest in maintaining a positive relationship with clients.
• Control construction operations on site through administrative direction to on site project superintendents and project engineers.
• Work closely with other departments such accounting, estimating, scheduling, claims, legal, accounting, equipment shop, quality control and HR.
• Support project organization and administrative activities.
• Assist in project procurement (after award) – preparation of subcontractor, supplier purchase orders, extra work items, changes orders, etc.
• Perform additional assignments as per management’s direction.

Requirements

• University or College education – B. Eng. or Construction Engineering Technology program
• 10+ years’ experience in construction related activities
• 10+ years’ experience in a project supervisory capacity
• Ability to complete projects on time and within the stated budget
• Excellent communication, organization, time-management, and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Willingness and ability to learn new technology quickly and apply the knowledge to support projects with insight to potential risk
• Ability to quickly earn the trust of peers, project teams, and key project stakeholders to mobilize and motivate teams
• Ability to set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace to senior leadership / key project stakeholders
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

How to Apply

Location

Oakville

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Start Date

Immediate

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Compensation

Salaried

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