construction manager

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Project Manager in Halifax to oversee subcontractor activities, evaluate operations, and manage construction projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of project management experience in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be accountable for budget estimates, contract negotiations, and ensuring quality control on-site.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Specialization in project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors' activities and evaluate daily operations.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Plan and organize daily operations and manage budgets.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Construction site

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Prepare reports

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Accountability