Project Manager

Job Descriptions:

• Provide overall management, administrative and technical direction for one or more projects
• Enforce company and project policies, main client interface, and are responsible for project performance including: budget/costs, schedule, quality and overall project status
• Plan a construction project and prepare a construction schedule in conjunction with the Project Superintendent
• Co-operate fully with the Project Superintendent to get the project completed
• Process contract drawings and specifications and make ensure that the building is built in accordance with these documents
• Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for Owners, and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings
• Monitor in conjunction with the Project Superintendent, a project’s material and labour costs and ensure accurate quality reporting is being conducted
• Have the ability to read, interpret, analyze and forecast a project’s cost reports and determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and costing
• Be aware of unit costs and monitor and compare daily progress on site with that of the project’s estimate in conjunction with the Project Superintendent
• Conduct and efficiently manage project meetings weekly, bi-weekly or monthly as needed
• Assure compliance with project construction schedule budgets and assume responsibility for the commissioning of the project
• Ensure the implementation of the company Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the jobsite
• Advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts
• Co-ordinate, manage and communicate with all subcontractors and effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labor, schedule and payment disputes
• Maintain excellent relationships with trade contractors, architects, consultants and our clients
• Ensure comprehensive project close-out

Job Requirements:

• Educational and experience requirements include a construction related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum of ten years construction experience
• Procore experience a must
• Experience and fully versed in reading all drawings a must
• Exposure to tendering is good
• Architectural or engineering education preferred
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on construction projects
• Foresight to predict problems before they develop
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control, engineering drawings and other documents
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and have superior communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives
• Proficiency in Office and Project Management software (e.g. M Office/Project)
• Can legally work in Canada