Construction Project Manager — Inuit Housing (Nunavik)

Makivik Corp; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Makivvik's Construction Division in Nunavik seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead housing construction initiatives. You will oversee conception, planning, and execution of Inuit housing units, coordinating with foremen, subcontractors, architects/engineers, suppliers, and communities.

The role emphasizes administrating project finances, recruiting local labor, and ensuring adherence to technical plans while traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management.
• Good communication in at least two of Inuktitut, English and/or French.
• Experience in remote regions is an asset.
• Inuit traditions and cultural knowledge is an asset.
• Desire to make a change.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the conception and construction of Inuit housing units in Nunavik, in collaboration with foremen, subcontractors, architects/engineers, suppliers, and community representatives.
• Ensure administrative and financial management of projects with the Division's resources.
• Assist foremen in recruiting necessary employees and managing on-site construction workers, prioritizing local labor.
• Provide technical information pertaining to plans, details and specifications.
• Perform regular site visits to construction sites.
• Identify issues and implement solutions within available options and resources.
• Support the Division’s Construction Team member to ensure coherent project management processes.
• Establish inventory with foreman and supply section; supervise procurement, transport and storage of equipment and materials.
• Be available to travel as requested.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

Makivvik's Construction Division in Nunavik seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead housing construction initiatives. You will oversee conception, planning, and execution of Inuit housing units, coordinating with foremen, subcontractors, architects/engineers, suppliers, and communities.

The role emphasizes administrating project finances, recruiting local labor, and ensuring adherence to technical plans while traveling to sites as needed.