Construction Project Manager

Rutherford Contracting Ltd.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Contracting Ltd. in Kingston, Ontario, seeks a Project Manager to lead delivery of ICI construction projects within the Kingston Division.

You will plan, organize, lead, and control project administration, coordinating with owners, consultants, and subcontractors to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets. You will prepare budgets using ESP costing, monitor financial health, and produce monthly reports for senior management, while ensuring safety and compliance on site and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in ICI construction in a management or supervisory role.
• Diploma or degree in related field such as civil/contracting.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and read construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project startup meetings with Owner, Consultants, VP Operations, and Site Superintendent.
• Prepare project budgets using ESP costing system and adhere to budgeting policies.
• Negotiate and award contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor financial health and performance of projects using ESP costing.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for financial controller and senior management.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and scheduling needs at least one week in advance.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure progress and contract compliance.
• Assist with contingency planning and safety management.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Education

Technical diploma (e.g. C.E.T) or BEng/PEng

Tools

Maestro

Job description

Rutherford Contracting is a leading construction company specializing in ICI Buildings, Site Development, Facilities Management and Construction 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 be in our Kingston Division and 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, VP 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.
• Contingency planning for any unforeseen changes, and problems that arise during construction.
• Managing project issues including Health & Safety challenges and conflict management that may occur between own forces, sub-trades etc.
• Effectively communicate with all parties involved in the project including owners, consultants, Landscape Architects, 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, etc.) in a related field
• Strong negation, 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment. We also will provide accommodation, upon request