Electrical Project Manager - CONSTRUCTION

SSA Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Project Manager for the construction industry in Toronto. In this role, you will oversee project logistics, manage financial operations, and ensure effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Construction Management and have 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of project management experience in electrical construction.
• Mentoring and managing team members experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in day-to-day project administration.
• Maintain communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Assist in managing financial aspects of contracts.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accubid

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis potion is for the Construction Industry NOT Manufacturing. Please see below for further info:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to various project sites as required.
• Assist in planning and organizing project logistics, financial accounting, manpower, scheduling, and administrative filing.
• Supervise staff in the day-to-day administration of the project or assist with supervision of other Project Managers in their tasks.
• Receive training and mentorship on the company’s philosophy, systems, and procedures.
• Help establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in alignment with corporate guidelines. Communicate these effectively to the team in the field.
• Assist in preparing and managing change orders for the project.
• Maintain and update necessary logs to track project progress, including Shop Drawing & Procurement Logs, Change Order Logs, and RFI Logs.
• Supervise and support a Project Assistant in maintaining project tracking devices.
• Maintain communication with the prime client and A/E to help facilitate construction activities.
• Monitor construction activities with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate and assist in addressing potentially serious issues, taking corrective action as necessary and in line with company guidelines.
• Represent the company and the project in meetings with the client, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing change quotations for the client and manage the change management process to ensure all project changes are documented.
• Negotiate change quotations to resolution.
• Support the layout of jobs and suggest redesigns to enhance profitability.
• Prepare monthly cost reports for the project.
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to safeguard the company’s interests while maintaining good client relations.
• The responsibilities outlined are intended to give an overview of the work performed in this position; additional duties may be assigned based on the project’s needs and role within the business unit.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline preferred, or a combination of training, education, and relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5-10 years of project management experience, ideally in electrical construction.
• Experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional electrical project management is required.
• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods is necessary.
• Experience in mentoring and managing team members is a plus.
• Business development and client interaction experience is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); experience with Accubid is required.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and clients.