Project Manager

• Review tender documents, the estimate, to determine the scope of work including scheduling and project planning;
  
• Responsible for having a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the tender documents, drawings, specifications, addendums, and to assist the Site Superintendent in achieving the project success;
  
• Provide leadership and to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships with clients, staff, subcontractors, consultants, and workers;
  
• Inform Senior Project Manager of project development and discuss methods planned to meet schedule and budget;
  
• Order critical material with suppliers in collaboration with the Superintendent;
  
• Perform quantity tracking and cost coding for purposes of productivity analysis and accurate cost forecasting;
  
• Prepare daily reports related to the crew, progress, and issues;
  
• Planning and monitoring the appointed projects;
  
• Provide document control for correspondence, submittals, RFI’s, NCR, etc.
  
• Assist in the preparation of final records for the project, including as-built;
  
• Organize and participate in various meetings;
  
• Establish and keep necessary communications between suppliers, sub-contractors, professionals, and the client;
  
• Assist in carrying out a variety of basic field duties at the job site related to general construction;
  
• Extensive traveling is to be expected;
  
• This job has potential and promotion opportunities.
  
• Conduct daily site inspections and audits to identify compliance with expected practices and look for opportunities for improvement.
  
• Provide safety-related information to Management, as required.
  
• Audit to monitor for compliance and/or deliver general orientation for all new workers.
  
• When conducting daily site inspections, identify hazards and suggest controls related to the various jobs, procedures, equipment and contaminants or particular situations.
  
• Recommend appropriate means of accident and incident prevention to superintendent related to corrective actions required.
  
• Assist in the development of project emergency response / evacuation plans specific for the Project.
  
• Provide input to help resolve problems related to a specific concern.
  
• Participate in official inquiries by Government Officials according to established rules and provide projects with guidance to comply with orders
  
• Counsel management (superintendent, foreman) on the steps to take to meet the requirements.
  
• Participate in the creation of project specific standards, methods and safety procedures.
  
• Ensure the application and the follow-up of the OHS Management Program on site.
  
• Maintain contact with workers and provide support to enable them to develop a positive safety culture on their projects.
  
• Ensure consistency in expected safety performance on projects and verify that the progressive discipline system is being fairly and consistently applied on all projects.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology;
  
• Related job experience of 7-10 years in construction project management;
  
• Previous work experience in Civil Engineering Construction, including bridges, infrastructure, tunneling, water/sewer, and/or heavy civil construction is required;
  
• Advanced skills in communication and problem solving;
  
• Initiative and leadership;
  
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and Bluebeam;
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
  
• Advanced skills in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
  
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
  
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
  
• Must be willing to work on various project sites within British Columbia.
  

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.