Project Manager - Buildings

Colas Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing construction operations, and collaborating with various teams to deliver on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large public infrastructure projects and possess exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join this transformative journey and make a lasting impact on the community's transportation landscape!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large, complex public infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Project Agreement, safety, and quality standards.
• Direct planning and construction activities, ensuring they align with design.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post Secondary Education in Construction

Job description

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come! We are looking for a Project Manager with buildings experience to join our team! The Project manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the buildings relating to construction operations. They will have a technical understanding of the scope being managed and the responsibility to ensure all work is completed in budget and on schedule.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement, including safety, environment, quality, performance and life cycle performance, such as Project’s ECO Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all applicable legislation.
• Ensure that all permits are obtained before work begins.
• Direct the planning and construction of the associated work including the design and procurement interfaces.
• Ensure that construction is in accordance with the design and that design changes are not implemented without the Engineer of Record’s approval and City’s acceptance
• Work with Superintendents, Contraction Field Coordinators and Subcontractors to ensure work scope is completed as per the schedule and budget
• Direct the activities of construction superintendents and coordinators assigned to the work scope.
• Accountable for ensuring the information in the Matrix is regularly updated, particularly related to forecast and actual schedule dates.
• Work with the Procurement Team, responsible for administering the tendering and awards process for subcontracted services and supplies as it relates to construction.
• Prepare monthly Cost Reports and provide updates to the Commercial Team to facilitate timely invoices to the City.
• Interface with Design, Procurement and Construction.
• Prepare documents such as VRFQ packages, financial documentation, propose schedule changes, and ensure documentation is submitted and that ITPs, NCRs and As-builts are closed out in a timely manner.
• Assist with the resolution of project issues as they arise and communicate relevant information in a timely manner to the Segment Manager (IE: work scheduling conflicts, work interferences, errors/ discrepancies / omissions in design drawings, project deficiency, poor workmanship, etc).

Requirements

• Post secondary education in a construction-related field, or the equivalent work-related experience.
• Existing knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in large, complex, heavy public infrastructure programs, ideally with an understanding of LRT construction requirements
• Previous experience in contract management is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred
• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions

Skills, Competencies, Attributes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate in complex and dynamic environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey design concepts and mentor staff.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.