construction senior project manager

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

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is looking for an experienced construction project manager to coordinate subcontractors and oversee construction activities. The ideal candidate needs a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include evaluating operations, preparing project budgets, and managing teams. This role is based on-site and does not offer remote work. Competitive health benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Health care plan

Gasoline paid

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in construction project management.
• Experience in managing more than 20 individuals.
• Specialization in industrial, commercial, and institutional construction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Prepare and manage budgets.

Skills

Project management

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CADD software

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 site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work setting

• Office
• Various locations
• Industrial construction
• Institutional construction

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• 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
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Working groups
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

• Construction specialization: Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Values and ethics
• Accountability

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer