Glazing Project Manager

Flynn Group of Companies; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Glazing Project Manager for its Surrey office. This role involves managing project budgets, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of glazing projects while adhering to quality standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management or coordination within the construction industry, particularly in glazing systems, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

RRSP Matching

Ongoing career development programs

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Project Manager or 10 years' in a Project Coordinator role.
• Experience in the glazing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of curtain wall/glazing systems required.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and resolve construction problems.
• Coordinate project billing and maintain cost management.
• Inspect work to ensure conformance to specifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Civil engineering / building science education

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Flynn Group of Companies is currently looking for a Glazing Project Managerto support our Vancouver Branch located in Surrey, BC ( Office Location - 19175 - 22nd Avenue, Surrey BC V3Z 3S6 ), reporting to the Architectural Operations Manager.

Day in the Life

• Manage and maintain budgets
• Confer with and direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors and with with employees, inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Engage in planning and executing work procedures; interpret specifications, coordinate various phases of construction to prevent delays, and review change orders to ensure additional work is properly completed.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adheres to construction schedules.
• Consult with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve issues.
• Respond timely to RFI’s, change in work, including initial response, preparation of change proposals and tracking any change to receipt of change orders.
• Track and update changes to documents required by customers.
• Prepare, organize and submit all submittal items not previously submitted by sales team and track to approval.
• Submit materials as required to customers subcontracts. Where these differ from what was used in proposals, discuss with operations manager prior to submittal.
• Procure and oversee preparation of shop drawings and engineering as needed. Track to approval.
• Coordinate the timing and taking off of all field measurements/detailing and incorporating into shop drawings.
• Attend onsite meetings whether scheduled or otherwise to represent the interests of the company. Review minutes and publish corrections as needed.
• Preparation and coordination of stock length, accessories, glass orders and fabrication packages.
• Procurement of materials, labor, purchase orders and subcontracts, as applicable, for all purchases.
• Coordinate with Construction Manager and Superintendent(s) on all field labor activities including material/equipment needs.
• Coordinate project billing with Operations Manager and maintain cost management and budget comparisons for assigned jobs.
• Participate and lead project handover meetings from sales.
• Preparation of project schedules.
• Assure that all contract documents are up to date and keep them updated throughout the project.
• Prepare and submit closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with Shop fabrication team for all project fabrication requirements as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and benefits
• RRSP Matching
• Great environment where our motto is "Flynn Family Winning Together!"
• On-going career development programs through our in-house Flynn University and eLearning courses

What We Are Seeking

• 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager or 10 years’ experience in a Project Coordinator role in a Construction environment
• Education in a civil engineering / building science program or a related educational field is preferred.
• Experience in the glazing industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of curtain wall / glazing systems is required
• Proficiency in MS office package, including MS Project
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to multi task and work in a team environment

$90,000 - $120,000 a year