Senior Project Manager
Summary
EBC, a construction company, is hiring a Senior Project Manager to run a large building project in North York — planning schedules, budgets, permits, and subcontractor contracts while overseeing site quality and mentoring junior staff. Core tools are MS Office and MS Project; the role must be worked onsite.
- 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;
- Develop the prevention program requested for CNESST and monitor it on site;
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like construction management or engine
- Ran full cycle 2-3 ICI jobs in the $50M plus range;
- Relevant 7+ years’ experience in construction project management;
- Strong leadership and communication skills;
- Master of MS Office and MS Project software;
- Shows initiative and leadership;
- Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;
- Must be able to work onsite in North York;
- Valid Government of Canada security clearance or eligibility to obtain one, in accordance with project security requirements.