Construction Project Manager

RUTHERFORD CONTRACTING LTD.; Aurora; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Contracting Ltd. in Aurora, Ontario is seeking a Project Manager to lead ICI building projects. You will plan, organize, and control all project administration, from start-up meetings to close-out, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in ICI construction, a technical diploma or degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to read drawings. Experience managing projects over $1 million is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in ICI construction in a management or supervisory role.
• Diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Strong negotiation, communication and management skills.
• Proven time management, organization, and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Maestro would be an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Track record of managing concurrent projects over $1 Million.

Responsibilities

• Participate in in-house and project start-up meetings with Owner, Consultants, VP Operations, and Site Superintendent.
• Prepare project budget using ESP costing system and budgeting policies.
• Negotiate and award contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor financial health and performance of each project using ESP costing system.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for senior management.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendent on labor, equipment, and scheduling needs at least 1 week ahead.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure schedule progress and compliance with drawings.
• Manage project issues including Health & Safety and subcontractor conflicts.
• Communicate with owners, consultants, landscape architects, and subcontractors.
• Strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones in construction processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Time management

MS Office

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Education

C.E.T Diploma

B.Eng / P.Eng

Tools

Maestro

Job description

About the Job

Rutherford Contracting is a leading construction company specializing in ICI Buildings, Site Development and Facilities Management. With a commitment to excellence and safety, we deliver high-quality projects to our clients.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team! This Project Manager would contribute to the construction of projects through the provision of management which includes planning, organizing, leading and controlling the administration of all aspects of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in both in house, and project start- up meetings with Owner, Consultants, Vice President of Operations, and Site Superintendent.
• Prepare project budget using our in- house ESP based costing system, while adhering to RCL budgeting policies and procedures.
• Responsible for negotiating, and awarding contracts with subcontractors, and materials suppliers.
  
• Continually monitor and manage the financial health and performance of each project using the organization's ESP based costing system.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the financial controller, and senior management team.
• Continually communicate with the Site Superintendent to ensure that Labor, equipment, and scheduling needs are projected a minimum of 1 week ahead.
• Regular site visits to ensure that the project is progressing on schedule and is compliant with contract drawings and specifications.
• Managing project issues including Health & Safety challenges and conflict management that may occur between own forces, subtrades etc.
• Effectively communicate with all parties involved in the project including owners, consultants, landscape architect, and sub- trades
• Continue to strengthen existing business relationships with all parties involved in the construction process while establishing new ones as well.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years in ICI construction in a management or supervisory role.
• A technical diploma (i.e. C.E.T) or undergraduate degree (B.eng, P.eng) in a related field.
• Strong negotiation, communication and management skills.
• Proven time management, organization, and leadership skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Office and its applications.
• Knowledge of Maestro would be an asset.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• A proven track record of managing concurrent projects in the past valued at over $1 Million.
• Additional Health and Safety Training desirable.

Rutherford Contracting is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected factors. Disability- related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.