Project Manager

North America Construction LTD; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North America Construction LTD seeks a Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater construction projects. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring safety and quality, and managing budgets. Candidates should have a construction-related degree and significant project management experience. NAC offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits (dental, vision, health, etc.)

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company-matched pension plan

Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Friendly work environment

Team activities and company events

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience in project management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines and safety regulations.
• Project management certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost control programs.
• Implement quality control programs tailored to project requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Construction-related degree/diploma

Job description

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is renowned for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of nearly 500 skilled professionals in trades and engineering manages projects from conceptualization to delivery. We have extensive experience in civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Our diverse projects range from water filtration and wastewater treatment to dams and ethanol production, demonstrating our broad capabilities.

Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall health, safety, and success of the project. The PM envisions how the project will be created, implemented, and managed to ensure successful completion. They lead with a positive approach, influencing the project's direction through words and actions.

Job Description

1. Create and select a project team, understanding each member’s strengths and weaknesses to ensure effective and efficient collaboration.
2. Coordinate with the HSE officer to develop the project-specific safety site plan.
3. Develop and maintain the project schedule, choosing the best approach (e.g., Long CPM or simple Bar Chart) based on client and project needs. Define project goals, objectives, risks, staffing, roles, work breakdown structure, milestones, and deliverables.
4. Set goals and timelines for project awards, ensuring they are realistic and achievable.
5. Oversee the submission of Article “E” and delegate tasks to team members for shop drawings and deliverables.
6. Manage the CRX log and system to verify changed orders and obtain client signatures.
7. Maintain RFI logs and systems.
8. Keep equipment control logs, operations and maintenance manuals, schedules, spare parts lists, and salvaged equipment lists up to date.
9. Handle owner communications, training plans, schedules, and sign-off documentation.
10. Implement a quality control program tailored to the project’s requirements.
11. Develop and oversee the project cost control program, including reviewing estimates, improving margins, forecasting, and tracking costs bi-weekly and monthly.
12. Manage project close-out processes, including substantial and total completion, warranty systems, and lessons learned documentation.
13. Recommend scope changes by anticipating problems and exploring alternatives to increase success and profitability.
14. Monitor and guide work programs for team members, ensuring responsibilities are fulfilled and work is checked for quality and accuracy.
15. Maintain the CPM schedule’s accuracy throughout the project.
16. Foster good relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, workers, and unions, setting high standards for productivity and quality.
17. Supervise third-party workers, consultants, and contractors, monitoring efforts and billing.

Requirements

1. Construction-related degree/diploma with approximately 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
2. Experience with Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects is an asset.
3. Proven project management experience.
4. Experience with facility commissioning/automation and project closeout is an asset.
5. Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, planning, cost control, and engineering drawings.
6. Project management certification is an asset.
7. Successful track record in project delivery and management methods.
8. Strong organizational skills for managing cross-departmental resources.
9. Excellent negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills.
10. Effective communication skills with diverse staff, including technical and professional personnel and upper management.
11. Strong financial management and internal control knowledge.
12. Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
13. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

NAC Offers

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Opportunities for career growth, development, and advancement, including financial assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits (dental, vision, health, etc.).
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Company-matched pension plan.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans.
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Friendly work environment.
• Team activities and company events.

NAC is committed to equal opportunity employment. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process due to illness or disability, please contact Human Resources for assistance.