Intermediate to Senior Project Manager

Meridia Recruitment; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherubini in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, seeks an Intermediate-Senior Project Manager to oversee technical, financial, and operational aspects of complex projects from award to completion. You will lead client relations, internal coordination, and shop floor execution while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in construction/fabrication, strong leadership, and on-site presence at the Dartmouth office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in construction, fabrication, estimating, cost control, and/or engineering.
• Prior experience in steel fabrication is a strong asset.
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical training.
• PMP certification or familiarity with PMP principles is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, specifications, construction methods, and materials.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience using web-based project management and collaboration tools to plan, manage, and track work.
• Knowledge of safety programs, regulatory requirements, and the Nova Scotia OH&S Act.
• Must be able to work on-site at Cherubini’s Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.

Responsibilities

• Safety: champion safety programs and promote health and well‑being on site and in the shop.
• Finance: manage project budgets, prepare financial reports, and handle invoices and purchasing.
• Technical: oversee shop drawings, erection plans, RFIs, and clear work packages.
• Leadership: mentor project coordinators and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Administration: prepare technical/financial debriefs and coordinate sub-trade bids.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Budgeting

Client relations

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Collaboration tools

Job description

Job Title: Intermediate-Senior Project Manager

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

TP-CGC-9382

Role Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the technical, financial, and operational management of projects from contract award through completion. This role requires a thorough understanding of contractual and technical requirements and serves as the primary point of contact for clients. The Project Manager attends project meetings as required, leads internal coordination efforts, and builds strong, long‑term customer relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safety – Champion Cherubini’s Safety Program by actively promoting the health and well‑being of yourself and others in the office, on site, and in the shop. Lead by example and reinforce safety as a core value in all project activities.
• Finance – Develop and manage project budgets based on estimates and oversee all fiscal aspects of projects from start to finish. Prepare financial reports as required. Manage contract changes, including cost and schedule impacts. Prepare progress billings, support collections as needed, issue purchasing requisitions, and approve invoices in accordance with budget and authorization levels.
• Technical – Maintain a strong working knowledge of both contractual and technical project requirements. Oversee the preparation and review of shop drawings and erection plans. Review design documentation, prepare and submit requests for information, ensure timely follow‑up, and issue clear work packages to the shop floor.
• Leadership – Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support repeat business, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency. Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Coordinators. Conduct regular visits to the shop and project sites to monitor progress and address issues proactively. Track and manage project status from initiation through closeout.
• Administration – Prepare comprehensive technical and financial project debriefs. Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate sub‑trade bids and supplier quotations for labour, materials, and equipment. Manage purchasing activities to ensure materials and services meet project specifications, schedules, and budget requirements.

Your qualifications include:

• 5+ years of project management experience in construction, fabrication, estimating, cost control, and/or engineering within a comparable construction or fabrication environment.
• Prior experience in steel fabrication is a strong asset.
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical training
• PMP certification or familiarity with PMP principles is an asset
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, specifications, construction methods, and materials
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Experience using web-based project management and collaboration tools to plan, manage, and track work.
• Knowledge of safety programs, regulatory requirements, and the Nova Scotia OH&S Act.
• Must be able to work on-site at Cherubini’s Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.

Why Cherubini?

This is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects with one of Atlantic Canada’s most respected structural steel fabricators. At Cherubini, Project Managers are trusted with end-to-end ownership, working closely with experienced teams to deliver complex bridges and buildings that shape communities. Backed by modern facilities, a strong safety culture, and the stability of a Canada’s Best Managed Company, this role offers meaningful responsibility, professional growth, and the chance to see your work take shape in steel.

Contact Information

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and [e-mail] or Heather Simmons, Consultant at 902-421-2335 and [e-mail].

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