Project Manager

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex construction projects. This role demands a strategic leader who can manage budgets, schedules, and team dynamics effectively. You will be pivotal in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope while fostering collaboration among various departments. The company prides itself on its long-standing reputation and commitment to excellence in the construction field. If you are passionate about leading projects and driving results, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative work environment

Early departure on Fridays

Renovated office space

Free coffee

Team bonding activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team to ensure completion within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate activities of project staff and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Project Manager
$140K-$160K

Our Client

Our client is one of the larger privately-owned construction companies in North America. Over the last year, they’ve grown continuously due to our employees’ performance, but mostly through their passion, focus, and determination. They have been in business since the 1940's. Their presence in the construction industry over more than half a century has led them to an unparalleled understanding of the industry, allowing to provide clients with a sense of complete trust and confidence.

The Role:

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the project’s administrative demands from pre-construction budgeting and schedule all the way through to procurement, shop drawing/ coordination development, construction, project turnover, and contract closeouts. The Senior Project Manager along with all members of the project must all collaborate to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the project team and ensure the project is completed within budget, is finished on schedule, and conforms with the design documents.
• Assist the Project Director/Vice President in working with all departments including estimating, scheduling, procurement, labor relations, finance, accounting, and other services as required (goal is to achieve an integrated team approach and this position is accountable to lead that effort).
• Participate in developing project bidding strategy with the project team.
• Prepare scopes of work for each trade, assembling bid packages and administering the tender process.
• Review and provide schedule information for bid documents.
• Participate in contract negotiations.
• In collaboration with the project Superintendent, develop a logistics plan that allows contractors to complete their work in a coordinated, efficient manner (plan should look to mitigate the impact of the project on the surrounding neighborhood and traffic around the site).
• Coordinate and integrate the activities of the project Superintendent, Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other support staff on the project.
• Establish priorities for the project staff based on owner and project requirements.
• Review and approve all major purchase orders, change orders, and contractor/vendor requisitions.
• Establish regularly scheduled meetings with contractors and design team to review shop drawing preparation/approval, equipment/material lead times, required on-site dates, manpower projections vis-a-vis the project schedule, quality/performance issues on and off site etc.
• Identify any factory visits that may be required and schedule those meetings accordingly.
• Monitor contractor/vendor pending costs as reported and the appropriate contractor/vendor.
• Ensure that the cost report is updated on a monthly basis.
• Review and approve all project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports.
• Ensure that the owner is apprised of all deviations from the project baseline data, i.e. original schedule, budget, etc.
• Coordinate with the Project Director/Vice President on all client business related contact/correspondences to ensure consistency of reporting throughout the organization.
• Conduct monthly project/client meetings to review project progress, current cost projections/change orders issued to date, anticipated “pending” costs, schedule, requisition review, highlight near term major activities, A/C interface issues (equipment/shop drawing review, RH’s, etc.), and changes to the project (any other issues deemed appropriate should also be addressed).
• Obtain approvals from client for changes to the project that have been generated by the project team (A/C, owner, etc.).
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of the final project report, and prompt closeout of the subcontracts.
• Obtain client’s acceptance of the work and sign-off for the completed project.

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in an Engineering, Architecture, or a Construction Management discipline, specialized courses in construction management or equivalent experience and training preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in construction project management (broad general experience, education and rotation through and exposure to several departments an asset).
• Current WHMIS certification and fall protection training (other licensure and/or certification in a discipline directly related to the requirements of this position is considered an asset but not expressly required).
• Working knowledge of scope of work covered by contracts.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, industry standards, and other project-related activities, their interfaces, and interdependencies.
• Management skills and administrative experience.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (experience with project management software an asset).
• Proven leadership abilities.

What We’ll Offer You:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Collaborative but challenging work environment.
• Early departure on Fridays.
• Completely renovated office space.
• Free coffee every day.
• Frequent team bonding activities.

Note:
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.