Construction Project Manager

NES Fircroft; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering staffing provider is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager for a 1-year contract based in Toronto, ON. You will support Project Managers in contract administration and commercial management while fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant project experience, preferably within the power generation sector. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong analytical skills. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant project experience with hands-on commercial management of construction contractors.
• Experience in the power generation or transmission and distribution industry is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships for proposal and project-related items.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost development.
• Lead contract administration activities and manage change requests.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Document control

Scheduling software

Cost control software

Job description

Overview

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.

Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Length: 1 year contract (possibility of extension)
Location: Toronto, ON
Schedule: Monday – Friday

Job Description

The Commercial Manager supports Project Managers and Program Managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, focusing on the evaluation and recommendation of strategic contracting considerations, the identification, qualification, evaluation, and selection of contractors, and coordinating the negotiation, implementation, and administration of contractor agreements. Acting in close coordination with Project Managers and Program Managers, the Commercial Manager is responsible for managing the contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, client relations/management, and associated duties to support the successful delivery of EPC, Construction Management, and Program Management projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Participate in internal and client risk reviews.
• Develop and improve project plans, templates, and tools, and coordinate document management systems, tools, and trackers.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, such as commercial management plan, subcontracting plan, procurement plan, and change management plan.
• Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process, compiling detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.
• Coordinate negotiation of contracts and change orders for prime contracts, client contractors, and subcontracts.
• Lead contract administration activities, including assessing contractor change requests against contract entitlement, managing change management documentation and tracking, analyzing contractor estimates and costs, coordinating the validation of contractor payment claims, monitoring contractor performance against budget and schedule, and supporting the analysis and management of claims and disputes.
• Develop and improve processes contract administration, such as review of Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and contractor logs.
• Verify contractor compliance with contract requirements including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs.
• Support project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and progress tracking.
• Prepare, review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports. Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager as well as internal and external executive management as required.
• Oversee prime contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process.
• Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Review contract documents with project teams to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors including safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and training to interns, coordinators, and assistant project managers.
• Adhere to companysafety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or applicable experience.
• Minimum 10 years relevant project experience with experience providing hands-on commercial management of construction contractors. Experience in the power generation or transmission and distribution industry is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.