Senior Project Manager - Western Canada
Summary
Senior Project Manager overseeing major infrastructure construction projects (bridges, highways, tunnels, hydroelectric) in Western Canada, ensuring they finish on time and within budget. Uses MS Office and MS Project to manage schedules, teams, subcontractors, and client relationships on large-scale civil engineering projects.
- 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 engineering,
- 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;
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.