Project Manager, Building Construction

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Saskatoon is seeking a Project Manager with over 5 years of experience in commercial and residential projects. You will lead project plans, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing budgets and schedules. Ideal candidates excel in communication, leadership, and negotiation, and hold a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Recognized workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Knowledge of construction documents and current practices.
• Valid provincial driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and project scope.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team Building

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction or Engineering

Job description

Overview

You’re a seasoned Project Manager with over 5 years of experience managing commercial and residential construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing project plans and schedules while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Your proven track record includes successfully managing budgets, schedules, and scope for a demanding portfolio of projects and clients. This position is for our Building Construction team in Saskatoon, SK.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project
• Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance with Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations, and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project
• Creates and facilitates the Project Quality Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly
• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that quality standards are maintained
• Develop and maintain the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team to meet milestones and completion dates
• Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression
• Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets are achieved
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets
• Maintains, tracks, and reports all financial aspects of the project including forecasts and billings
• Manages the procurement process including subcontractor/trade/supplier negotiations and awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience as a Project Manager or in a similar direct managerial/supervisory role
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline is an asset
• Experienced in managing new build commercial & residential construction projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets and current construction practices and methodology
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions to non-routine queries
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule
• Strong negotiation skills; ability to influence and persuade others to reach a consensus
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating and coaching
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Working Conditions

• This is a site-based role located in Saskatoon and surrounding areas
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving abstract, and proof of insurance with a minimum $2M liability coverage are required
• WHMIS 2015 and CSTS training certification (completed or willingness to obtain)
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

3218D Faithfull Avenue, Saskatoon, SK