Project Manager

Abcott Construction Ltd; Brantford; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the entire project lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to managing sub-trades and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management within construction, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with a team and ensures successful project completion while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the construction industry.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of a construction project from opportunity identification to completion.
• Prepare accurate estimates and submit timely quotes.
• Organize and schedule all project aspects to meet deadlines.

Job description

Project Manager – Abcott Construction

Overview and primary role responsibilities are described below. The Project Manager oversees all phases of a construction project from identifying opportunities and selling projects, to estimating and submitting quotes, and finally organizing and managing sub-trades, materials, inspections, and the many administrative aspects associated with the successful completion of a project. The Project Manager works with the Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure work is performed correctly, cost effectively, in proper sequence, expeditiously, and to safety and quality standards. The Project Manager may interface with the construction team on site, clients, architects, city officials, consultants, structural engineers, subcontractors, and material suppliers to assist in planning and coordination. Reports to the Senior Project Manager.

Primary Functions

• Identifies new tender or project opportunities; ensures timely preparation and closing of tenders.
• Prepares accurate estimates having gathered all necessary information regarding sub-trades, time and materials, and submits complete and accurate quotes on a timely basis. Double checks pricing to confirm accuracy.
• Organizes and schedules all aspects of the project to meet established deadlines.
• Attends site visits to verify scope of work, manpower requirements, subcontractors, etc.
• Opens and maintains project binders.
• Meets with Construction Manager to review and answer any questions regarding scope of work.
• Facilitates site-team and client meetings to ensure that expectations, schedule, and all relevant changes are communicated effectively, and issues are resolved or escalated in a timely manner.
• Orders materials, subcontractors, and services necessary to start and complete the project; ensures required materials and equipment are delivered/available on site to eliminate wait times/minimize down time.
• Maintains project oversight, remains up-to-date on progress, monitors and code compliance.
• Maintains all paperwork and project binders in a complete and current manner.
• Oversees and initiates final inspections, deficiencies and warranties as appropriate.
• Administers shop drawings, schedules, change orders and customer billings.
• Advises the Construction Manager of any new developments related to the project.
• Quotes on any extras requested beyond original scope of work.
• Assists as necessary to resolve issues arising from work procedures, complaints, etc.
• Ensure the Senior Project Manager is kept current on the status of all projects through regular reporting; copies Construction Manager.

Secondary Functions

• May assist with other projects and duties as assigned from time to time.

Accountabilities

The Project Manager will aggressively promote Abcott Construction to identify new business opportunities; prepare estimates designed to win bids within an acceptable margin of profit; ensure that projects are managed in a timely, cost effective, and efficient manner, making revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs; manage all administrative aspects of a project; ensure deliverables are met to the client\'s satisfaction and project specifications; and minimize the company\'s exposure and risk on a project. Initiative and a keen sense of urgency are critical to success in this role.