Project Manager

Breckconstruction; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable construction firm in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from initiation to completion while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least five years in project management within the industrial sector, a relevant educational background, and strong leadership abilities. This role involves travel across Canada and requires excellent communication skills. The company values diversity and inclusion in its workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a project manager in the industrial construction sector.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction project from start to completion.
• Develop and promote safety and compliance culture.
• Lead project meetings and document risks.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Certificate in Construction Management

Degree in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Project Management software (P6)

Job description

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Company Overview :

Breck provides a range of construction services in multiple industries including the mining, construction, and oil & gas markets. Breck specializes in major projects at heavy industrial plants and is experienced in long-term maintenance, boiler inspections, shutdowns, expansions, and upgrading. Breck’s head office is in Saskatoon and currently has satellite offices in Regina and St. George, Ontario.

Position Overview :

The Project Manager position is a permanent full-time position. This position will be responsible for ensuring work is completed on time, on budget, and in accordance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements. They will also support project execution objectives and act as the primary position for construction, cost, and schedule issues. They will ensure that the technical requirements of the project are understood and achieved.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for all functions relating to the management of a construction project, from start up to completion.
• Develop and promote a site culture of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead project-related meetings including progress, environmental, safety, quality, and other meetings as requested.
• Interact with contractor construction management team daily to proactively address issues and overcome challenges.
• Identify, communicate, and document project risks in the risk register.
• Relay estimates to client.
• Direct the change management process.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports as required.
• Participate in schedule and milestone development and tracking.
• Identify and communicate social risks to the site security lead.
• Ensure construction deficiency lists are generated and plans prepared to address deficiencies.
• Lead commissioning and turnover to operations.
• Lead project close out including claims resolution and lessons learned.
• Lead / facilitate construction kick-off meetings with all contractors and internal stakeholders ensuring proper documented exchange of information and documented safety orientation.

Qualifications :

• Minimum five years of previous experience as a project manager, construction manager within the industrial construction sector.
• Recognized certificate, diploma, or degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• High level negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess leadership, organizational, supervisory skills, as well as the ability to work with and through others to ensure that the desired results are received.
• Analytical skills and knowledge necessary to identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvements based on a solid understanding of the business and competitive landscape and market trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Project Management software (P6).
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License - preference will be given to candidates with a clean driving record (driving abstract is required).

Working Conditions :

• Travel to / from / within various jobsites.
• Travel across Canada when required.
• May be required to work outside regular work hours.
• Daily exposure to construction environment (heavy equipment, inclement weather, etc.).

At Breck Construction, we believe in the strength of diversity and the power of inclusion. Our commitment to these core values shapes a workplace that reflects the richness of our communities. Join us and be part of a recruitment process where all candidates are valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Construction

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