Home Building Contractor

Government of Canada; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in High Prairie, Alberta is searching for a Project Manager to oversee various operations, manage budgets, and coordinate subcontractors' activities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience. The role requires excellent communication skills, a focus on client satisfaction, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. This position includes health benefits such as a dental plan and emphasizes a commitment to environmental preservation through green job initiatives.

Benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers.
• Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies.
• Prepare estimates and bids for construction projects.

Skills

Project management

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration.

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.

This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank.

Work setting

• Management
• Rural area
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan and organize daily operations
• Plan and prepare work schedules
• Select and employ trade subcontractors and co-ordinate their activities
• Inspect subcontractors work to ensure quality and conformity with plans and specifications
• Develop and implement marketing and advertising and sales strategies
• Plan and manage budgets
• Perform various trade work during home construction or renovation activities
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteersTrain staff
• Develop and implement business plans
• Develop and implement financial and operating plans
• Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects
• Work with customers, architects and engineers regarding plans and specifications
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Ensure that construction permits are obtained
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Human resource planning and development

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization: Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information: Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer