Project Manager

circlek; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Couche-Tard/Circle K is seeking a construction project manager to oversee tenant improvements and retail fit-outs. You will coordinate internal teams and contractors, manage schedules, and ensure safety and compliance across sites.

The role requires frequent travel, strong communication, and a focus on cost control. A related degree and PMP or equivalent experience are preferred. Expect dynamic work across multiple locations with weekly store visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience or PMP certification acceptable.
• 1-3 years of experience in tenant improvement construction in retail environment.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction requirements and deploy company resources.
• Meet construction schedules by coordinating contractors and reporting progress.
• Negotiate contractor rates and manage budget and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Visit stores weekly as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities and requirements:

• Work with project team members to develop and achieve ideal plan specs.
• Plans construction requirements by deploying company resources, resolving development issues, planning, monitoring and appraising critical path results, and coordinating development information.
• Meets construction schedules by hiring, orienting and managing general contractors and sub-contractors, verifying work in progress, resolving problems, and reporting progress.
• Achieves financial objectives by negotiating contractor rates, anticipating requirements, submitting
• information for budget preparation, scheduling expenditures, monitoring costs, analyzing variances, writing purchase orders, reviewing and approving invoices.
• Fulfills contract requirements by completing pre-construction and closing inspections including a detailed punch-list at completion of projects.
• Complies with legal and company requirements by enforcing building codes, following company systems, policies and procedures, maintaining safe and healthy work practices, and monitoring inspections.
• Maintains continuity among corporate, division and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Completes operational requirements by developing schedules, assigning and monitoring work, gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, resolving problems, implementing and enforcing new procedures.
• Visit stores on a weekly basis as instructed by the supervisor.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing all other related results as needed.
• Seeks continual efficiencies within the area of facility maintenance to include ongoing evaluation of long-term strategies.
• Report and escape to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Increases professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company plan guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• 1-3 years of experience or PMP certification.
• 1-3 years of experience in tenant improvement construction in retail environment.
• Management experience in leading and directing capital design and construction initiatives.
• Knowledgeable in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing Must be able to travel, on short notice or extended periods.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills needed.
• Customer service and detailed oriented.
• Must be computer literate in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead
• Occasionally lift up to 20#

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

Couche-Tard/Circle K values diversity and inclusion and aims to create a safe, accessible and rewarding workplace that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business. As an employer, we are committed to employment equity, we encourage a wide variety of applications to ensure that we have a diverse workforce that is representative of the customers and the communities we serve. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.