Electrical Project Manager - CONSTRUCTION

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various projects in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and 5-10 years of experience in electrical project management. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing project logistics, and maintaining client relations. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related discipline preferred.
• 5-10 years of project management experience in electrical construction.
• Experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional project management.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various project sites and assist in project logistics.
• Supervise staff and maintain communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and manage financial aspects of contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Technology

Financial Management

Client Interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accubid

Job description

This job is for the Construction Industry and not for Manufacturing. Please see the details below:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Travel to various project sites as required.
2. Assist in planning and organizing project logistics, financial accounting, manpower, scheduling, and administrative filing.
3. Supervise staff in the day-to-day administration of the project or assist with supervision of other Project Managers.
4. Receive training and mentorship on the company’s philosophy, systems, and procedures.
5. Help establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with corporate guidelines. Communicate these effectively to the team in the field.
6. Assist in preparing and managing change orders for the project.
7. Maintain and update necessary logs to track project progress, including Shop Drawing & Procurement Logs, Change Order Logs, and RFI Logs.
8. Supervise and support a Project Assistant in maintaining project tracking devices.
9. Maintain communication with the prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
10. Monitor construction activities with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.
11. Investigate and assist in addressing potentially serious issues, taking corrective action as necessary and in line with company guidelines.
12. Represent the company and the project in meetings with the client, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
13. Assist in preparing change quotations for the client and manage the change management process.
14. Negotiate change quotations to resolution.
15. Support the layout of jobs and suggest redesigns to enhance profitability.
16. Prepare monthly cost reports for the project.
17. 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.
18. The responsibilities outlined provide an overview of the work; additional duties may be assigned based on project needs.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent training, education, and 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); experience with Accubid is required.
• Professional demeanor with effective interaction skills with managers, employees, vendors, and clients.