construction manager

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Ontario is seeking a qualified candidate for a construction project management role. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with building codes. This dynamic position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities.
• 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.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings.
• Plan and manage budgets.
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Prepare reports.
• Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects.
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes.
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Primavera

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work location

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• 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
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Prepare reports
• Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects
• Ensure compliance to drawings, specifications and building codes
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
• Primavera
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• MS Project

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking