Project Manager - Western Canada

• Read the technical and administrative specifications of the project to be executed;
  
• Acquire the necessary technical and administrative information from the persons involved during the submission;
  
• Obtain blueprints and specifications for construction and compare them to bid plans;
  
• Report changes to professionals and claim costs;
  
• Mentor and develop junior staff members, providing guidance on project management best practices and career growth;
  
• Lead projects in uncharted territory, developing innovative solutions when traditional approaches may not be sufficient;
  
• Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work;
  
• Draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors;
  
• Establish the schedule (dates, main stages of construction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly;
  
• Inform the superintendent of the project and discuss with him and the director of the proposed methods;
  
• Place orders for critical materials, negotiate prices and prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the construction manager, for subcontractors;
  
• Coordinate and participate in various meetings;
  
• Establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client, etc.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology;
  
• Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or combination of technical training and/or related experience;
  
• Related job experience of 5- 10 years with increasing levels of responsibility;
  
• Previous work experience in Civil Engineering Construction, including dams, powerhouse and generation stations, bridges, infrastructure, and/or heavy civil construction is required;
  
• Previous work experience on an OPG project or powerhouse experience would be considered an asset;
  
• 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;
  
• Skilled in management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving;
  
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
  
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
  
• Bilingualism – French/English – is considered an asset.
  

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
  
• 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.