Project Manager

Pier Solutions; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pier Solutions is growing – we are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to strengthen our engineering team in Saskatchewan. As a Pier Solutions project manager, you will be tasked with assisting in the management of construction projects and providing technical services.This is the perfect job for you if you strive to merge technical engineering and practical construction services.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, your responsibilities may include the following: Leading multiple

Qualifications

• Civil tech diploma or civil engineering degree.
• 3+ years of project management and/or bridge engineering experience.
• 5+ years of construction industry experience.
• Bridge experience is an asset.
• Specialized training in timber structures is an asset.
• Construction/carpentry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leading multiple projects on-site and from the office.
• Developing proposals for various contract models.
• Preparing estimates for quoted and tendered work.
• Managing schedules, materials, and subcontractors.
• Aiding in job cost tracking.
• Preparing environmental management plans.
• Support safety coordinator in daily and project-specific safety requirements.
• Reporting on project progress and offering viable solutions and opportunities.
• Submitting and tracking RFIs, change orders, and site instructions.
• Providing technical services including bridge inspections, maintenance plans, load ratings, and other design services.
• Writing technical reports and reviewing proposals and estimates.
• Communicating customer issues and devising ways to improve the customer experience.

Education

Civil tech diploma or civil engineering degree

3+ years of project management and/or bridge engineering experience

5+ years of construction industry experience

Bridge experience (asset)

Specialized training in timber structures (asset)

Construction/carpentry experience (asset)

Client-facing and written communication

Planning, scheduling, budgeting, and estimating

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail and accuracy

Job description

We’re looking for the kinds of trades, engineers, and technologists who are looking for us.

We value our team. Pier’s work culture runs on collaboration and innovation. Are you looking for an exceptional work environment?

We empower our team. Pier avoids silos and enables team members with unique engineering and construction opportunities. Are you looking to reach your full potential?

We invest in our team. Pier provides regular training and educational opportunities for all team members. Are you looking to advance your professional practice?

We support our team. Pier cares about your personal and professional wellbeing. Are you looking for work-life balance?

We are generous with our team. Pier offers industry-leading compensation and benefits packages. Are you looking for stability?

Are you looking to join the most innovative short-span bridge team in Canada? We are looking for you!

Job Description

Pier Solutions is growing – we are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to strengthen our engineering team in Saskatchewan. As a Pier Solutions project manager, you will be tasked with assisting in the management of construction projects and providing technical services.This is the perfect job for you if you strive to merge technical engineering and practical construction services.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, your responsibilities may include the following:

• Leading multiple projects at a time, both on-site and from your office.
• Supporting all aspects of construction work, including:
  • developing proposals for various contract models;
  • preparing estimates for quoted and tendered work;
  • on-site labour to assist construction crews;
  • managing schedules, materials, and subcontractors;
  • aiding in job cost tracking;
  • preparing and submitting environmental management plans;
  • supporting safety coordinator in completing daily and project-specific safety requirements;
  • reporting on project progress, offering viable solutions and opportunities as they arise; and
  • submitting and tracking RFIs, change orders, and site instructions.
• Providing technical services, including:
  • bridge/structure inspections, maintenance plans, load ratings, as well as other design services;
  • writing technical reports and reviewing proposals and estimates.
• Communicating customer issues and devising ways for improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.

Responsibilities will be added over time.

Other Requirements

• Civil tech diploma or civil engineering degree.
• At least three years of project management and/or bridge engineering experience is preferred.
• At least five years of experience within the construction industry is preferred.
• Some bridge experience is an asset, but not required.
• Specialized training in timber structures is an asset, but not required.
• Construction/carpentry experience is an asset, but not required.

Skills and Competencies

• Client-facing, internal, and written communication.
• Planning, scheduling, budgeting, and estimating.
• Conflict resolution.
• Effective communication with trade contractors, citizens, and technical/design team.
• Able to offer superb client experiences through effective management.
• Juggling many responsibilities in the field and at the office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and commitment to well-constructed projects.
• Class 5 driver's license.

Character

• Leader and team player.
• Keen to learn and contribute.
• Collaborative, innovative, and creative.

Our Mission

Bridges in rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan are being replaced instead of repaired or neglected instead of maintained, adding undue cost to taxpayers.

Our Solution

we collaborate with local leaders to provide fiscally responsible, proactive, and preventative maintenance options.

Our Advantage

we empower clients by uniquely combining engineering and construction expertise.

Our clients include municipal, provincial, and federal governments, First Nations peoples, short-line rail companies, and trail associations. Our body of work consists of vehicular, rail and pedestrian bridges.

Find out more about us at www.pier-solutions.ca