Project Manager

Imperial Metal; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Company events

Job summary

Imperial Metal is seeking an experienced Project Manager in the Canadian construction sector. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and executing projects while coordinating with internal departments to meet goals and timelines.

Regular updates with management will track progress and risks. The successful candidate will manage customer relations, budgets, and team performance, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery of milestones.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with siteDocs, Tekla Powerfab, or Bluebeam is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for customers after handoff from Sales.
• Build trust and manage expectations.
• Communicate schedules, changes and risks clearly and early.
• Ensure customer expectations align with operational reality.
• Own project schedule and milestones; coordinate with Drafting, Production, Field Ops.
• Escalate budget overruns and manage cost controls.
• Remove roadblocks and keep tasks on track.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

siteDocs

Tekla Powerfab

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate has proven experience in the construction industry and has managed teams and projects to success. The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and execution of projects while liaising with internal departments. In regular update meetings with the management, the project manager will update on relevant information, ensuring that the goals and timelines are met.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate has proven experience in the construction industry and has managed teams and projects to success. The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and execution of projects while liaising with internal departments. In regular update meetings with the management, the project manager will update on relevant information, ensuring that the goals and timelines are met.

Responsibilities

• Customer Relations
  • Acts as the primary point of contact for customers once the project is handed off from Sales
  • Build trust and manage expectations
  • Communicates confirmed schedules, changes, and risks clearly and early
  • Ensures customer expectations align with operational reality
  • Principle: no surprises for the customer
• Project Planning & Schedule
  • Owns the project schedule and critical milestones
  • Coordinates with Drafting, Production, and Field Ops
  • Communicates delays as soon as they are known: proactive not reactive
  • Provides specific dates, not vague ranges
  • Deliver clarity in communication, not optimism
• Budget & Cost Control
  • Owns day-to-day cost management within the approved budget
  • Tracks hours, materials, and equipment usage
  • Flags risks or overruns early with context
  • Prices, Tracks and organizes all changes and approvals
  • Drives invoicing and cost reviews
  • PM has authority over budget, if over it must be escalated
  • Ensure job costing is accurate
• Project Management
  • Ensure all tasks are defined and on track
  • Remove roadblocks that affect timelines or cost
  • Handle customer-facing issues
  • Know your jobs
• Lead, Manage & Hold Team Accountable
  • Lead coordinators and keep them happy
  • Remove problems and help them learn to solve issues themselves
  • Understand where they need training and ensure growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction project management
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Software
• Prior knowledge of siteDocs, Tekla Powerfab, and Bluebeam are considered an asset

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40+ per week