Senior Project Manager

Pomerleau; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through development.

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead building operations on major construction projects in Sydney, NS. You will manage budgets, schedules, and teams, while driving safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with client groups and subcontractors, mentor colleagues, and ensure timely reporting and risk management. Travel to project sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of Project Management experience in the ICI construction industry.
• Engineering degree or technology diploma in engineering.
• Exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills to drive project success.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, financial management, and codes.
• Champion of quality and health & safety practices.
• Experience with scheduling software; Primavera P6 is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve project goals.
• Support PM teams to develop and drive construction schedules to meet milestones.
• Plan, manage and respect project budgets and purchasing.
• Mentor project team members and share knowledge.
• Lead risk management to minimize project risk.
• Compile and complete company-wide project reports.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project.
• Apply HS&E standards and comply with OH&S acts and codes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Risk management

Financial management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. As an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Building Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will manage large-scale building and infrastructure projects - ranging from $20 million to upwards of $1 billion - while working closely with our client groups and subcontractors and acting as an integral part of our projects team. This position will support the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Redevelopment Project located in Sydney, NS. Regular travel to Sydney, NS will be required.

What You Will Do

• Grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision.
• Support your project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Apply your financial management experience to plan, manage and respect project budgets, costs and associated purchasing.
• Share your knowledge and be a role model through mentorship opportunities with project team members.
• Be an expert in risk management to ensure any associated project risk is minimized.
• Take pride in compiling and completing companywide project reports.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project.
• Apply project-specific safety standards, promoting Pomerleau's HS&E standards and complying with relevant OH&S acts, regulations, and codes universally.

This role could be for you if you have

• 8-10+ years' experience in Project Management the ICI construction industry.
• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational prowess, influential abilities, adept problem-solving, ensuring project success amidst diverse challenges.
• Strong knowledge of construction and project methodologies, financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation.
• Be a champion and role model for quality and all health and safety best practices.
• Experienced working with scheduling software, knowledge and experience working with P6 considered a strong asset.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.