construction senior project manager

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Fall River; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity available in a green job with the Government of Canada focused on managing construction projects in various settings. The role demands a strong background in project management, leadership skills, and a commitment to environmental outcomes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, with responsibilities including coordinating subcontractors, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more in similar roles.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence Certificate.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor activities and evaluate daily operations.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Direct the purchase of building materials and develop risk management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work setting

• Office
• Various locations
• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Office building

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $8,000,001 +

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Collaborate with specialists to develop programs for clients' special needs
• Offer mentoring
• Plan for changes to schedules and policies
• Motivate staff
• Collaborate with architects or other professionals in multidisciplinary urban design studies

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Leadership for safety excellence course
• Working at heights training
• Construction Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification offered by the Canada Green Building Council

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• SharePoint

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Area of work experience

• Quality control and assurance

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Self-improvement
• Risk management

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability
• Leadership

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program