Construction Project Manager

Baycrest Project & Construction Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A project and construction management firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager. You will oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a background in Civil Engineering, experience in the ICI industry, and strong communication skills. This role offers full-time employment with responsibilities including project planning and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in the ICI Construction Industry.
• Knowledge of COR Health & Safety Certification system.
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Lead construction progress meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documents

Strong knowledge of construction processes

Proactively identify problems/issues

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Confidence and professionalism in communication

Self-motivated with good time-management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Certificate, diploma or degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

Overview

Baycrest Project & Construction Management, Toronto, is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team. The role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, with key deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, meeting team quarterly performance objectives and providing a great customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand project drawings, specifications, and scope of work for each project.
• Interpret building plans, regulations, and building codes to direct the progress of work and monitor compliance with construction documents.
• Liaise with project managers, designers, engineers, clients, and governing authorities to achieve the scope of work.
• Ensure contract objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards are met in accordance with company policy and contract specifications.
• Monitor and lead the progress of construction to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget, jointly with the project supervisor.
• Follow fiscal policy set by management; complete a cost budget analysis for each project and continually review project cost reports in the company’s accounting software.
• Complete monthly progress draws to align with sub-contractor progress payments and the Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.30.
• Complete approvals for AP processing.
• Understand client drivers and offer value engineering.
• Provide superior service to clients, suppliers and other stakeholders by responding professionally and with a sense of urgency.
• Lead construction progress meetings as required.
• Create and update project schedules to ensure milestones and deliverables are met; follow the critical path.
• Negotiate and issue sub-contracts and purchase orders; understand, communicate, and enforce the contract and contract documents.
• Review, track, and monitor shop drawings and material lead times; mitigate issues that may arise.
• Provide building inspection documents and coordinate inspections with City Inspectors to ensure the closure of permits.
• Complete the overall project closeout; meet key targets and KPIs; report project updates to all stakeholders.
• Participate in Prequalification, Tenders, and RFPs; report to the Director of Project Operations on a weekly basis about the status of projects and monthly revenue targets.
• Ensure all site activity is conducted in accordance with health and safety regulations and applicable legislation; ensure workers comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the company’s policy.

Qualifications

• Preferably certificate, diploma or degree in Civil Engineering and/or Construction Project Management.
• 6+ years of related experience in the ICI Construction Industry.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documents.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes through all phases – startup through construction and closeout.
• Proactively identify problems/issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with project management software (an asset); knowledge of Procore (an asset).
• Confidence and professionalism to communicate effectively with clients, designers, subcontractors and peers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment; highly organized with good time-management skills.
• Knowledge of COR Health & Safety Certification system (an asset).
• Works well with others and can work under minimal supervision; ability to work under pressure.
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to reliable transportation.

Employment Type: Full-time