Project Manager

EllisDon; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Halifax is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects ranging up to $5M. Responsibilities include managing construction phases from pre-construction to completion, preparing tender packages, and maintaining client relations. Candidates should possess a construction-related degree and five years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive compensation package in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction experience or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project management tools.
• Ability to mentor a large team and maintain client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction from pre-construction to completion.
• Handle multiple small and single larger projects.
• Prepare tender packages and maintain project cost reports.
• Conduct project meetings with internal and external parties.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

Construction related degree/diploma

Job description

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Thinking about a change? Join EllisDon! We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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Note: This will be an on-site role (5 days a week), across projects in the Halifax region.

You as a Project Manager will

• Provide overall construction management from pre-construction through to project completion, including design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and execution, in close partnership with the Superintendent.
• Responsible for managing multiple small projects ranging from $50K–$200K, as well as single larger projects in the $2M–$5M range.
• Prepare tender packages and trade subcontracts.
• Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for Owners, and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings.
• Meet with Owners and Architects in a professional manner and communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company.
• Monitor, interpret and forecast a project’s cost reports ensuring they are in line with the estimate and maintain a positive cash flow.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing development and progression.
• Submit project reports to Area Manager and communicate with management about project progress and areas of risk that need to be escalated.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction related degree/diploma and five years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in a Project Manager role in Institutional or Commercial construction.
• You have a working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management and contract software.
• You can confidently mentor and delegate to a large team while developing and maintaining strong client relations.
• CISD Level I (Reliability) clearance or are eligibility to obtain is required.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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