construction project manager

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental institution in Canada is seeking an experienced project coordinator to manage construction activities. This role involves coordinating subcontractors, preparing budgets, and ensuring project timelines are met. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position requires working on-site with no remote options available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle needed.
• Criminal record check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Direct the purchase of building materials.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Accountability

Dependability

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Word

SharePoint

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 setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Commercial and/or industrial construction

Budgetary responsibility

• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Select trade subcontractors
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• 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
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Prepare and submit progress and other reports
• Plan and organize construction projects

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Contractors

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Primavera
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• SharePoint

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities