Project Manager

bird; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird leads the Project Manager role in Ottawa, directing daily management of major construction projects with a focus on budget, schedule, quality, and safety. You will build and mentor a successful project team while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in project management on institutional/commercial projects, proven leadership, and strong command of MS Office, MS Project, and Viewpoint PM systems. Secret clearance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in Institutional/Commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing multi-hundred million dollar project values.
• Progressive leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read contract docs and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and oversee project teams and subcontractors.
• Plan, schedule, set objectives, and control construction activities with the team.
• Develop and coach project staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Administer prime/subcontracts; negotiate and award scopes of work.
• Manage budgets, billings, and ensure timely payments.
• Review costs and identify revenue opportunities.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly project reports for Senior Management.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

MS Project

Contract management

Viewpoint PM

Education

Construction-related education

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Viewpoint PM

Job description

Project ManagerThe Project Manager leads, directs and coordinates the daily management of the assigned project(s). This leadership position is accountable for the overall performance of the project including costs, schedule, quality, project status, and adherence to company policies and procedures. More importantly, the Project Manager will manage a successful team and help develop future construction professionals.

Please note that this position may require the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance. This role will be based out of Ottawa.

What You Will Be Working On

• Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of project team and subcontractors.

• Planning, scheduling, setting objectives and controlling activities during the construction phase of a project(s) in conjunction with the Project Superintendent and Project Team.

• Supervision and development of project team members through regular feedback, training and coaching; timely completion of performance evaluations.

• Administration and management of prime contract and subcontracts; includes negotiation and awarding of subcontracts for scopes of work as well as review and evaluation of subcontractor performance.

• Manage project budget and billings and work with accounting to ensure timely payment of A/R and A/P.

• Review and analysis of costs and identify revenue opportunities.

• Monthly and quarterly reporting on financial and overall performance of project to Senior Management.

• Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects and subcontractors.

What We Are Looking For

• Institutional and commercial construction background.

• Ability to look after project values of $300-600 million

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a Project Management capacity

• Completed education in a construction-related discipline as well as demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting; direct project management of large institutional or commercial projects.

• Your demonstrated leadership, project management and problem-solving skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.

• Service and results-oriented, you are able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.

• You have demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

• Ability to obtain and maintain secret level clearance is an asset.

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project; experience with Viewpoint Project Management system will be considered an asset.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.