Project Manager - Buildings East

Bird Construction; Bedford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Project Manager - Buildings East to lead total project delivery in the Atlantic region from Bedford, Nova Scotia. You will oversee safety, schedule, budget, and quality with the project team and subcontractors.

You will plan, monitor, and drive performance, manage prime and subcontracts, analyze costs, and report to Senior Management. Strong leadership, construction experience, and proficiency with MS Project and Viewpoint are required.

Qualifications

• Completed education in a construction-related discipline.
• Experience in General Contracting; direct project management or project coordination of industrial projects.
• Engineering background is an asset.
• Strong leadership, project management and problem-solving skills to support a collaborative approach.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Proficiency with MS Office; MS Project; Viewpoint PM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership through Bird Safety Program and monitor safety performance of project team and subcontractors.
• Plan, schedule, set objectives and control activities during construction with the Project Superintendent and team.
• Supervise and develop project team members; conduct regular feedback and performance evaluations.
• Administer and manage prime contracts and subcontracts; negotiate and award subcontracts; review subcontractor performance.
• Review and analyze costs and identify revenue opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on financial and overall project performance to Senior Management.
• Foster and maintain positive relations with clients, consultants, architects and subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety leadership

Cost control

Quality management

Communication

Education

Construction-related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Viewpoint PM

Job description

Project Manager - Buildings EastReporting to the Regional Director - Atlantic, the Project Manager - Buildings East will be responsible for total project delivery of planning, execution and monitoring to ensure compliance with safety, quality, budget and schedule.What You Will Be Working OnP,,rovide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program and monitoring of safety performance of project team and subcontractors.Planning, scheduling, setting objectives and controlling activities during the construction phase of a project(s) in conjunction with the Project Superintendent and Project Team.Supervision and development of project team members through regular feedback, training and coaching; timely completion of performance evaluations. Administration and management of prime contract and subcontracts; includes negotiation and awarding of subcontracts for scopes of work as well as review and evaluation of subcontractor performance.Review and analysis of costs and identify revenue opportunities.Monthly and quarterly reporting on financial and overall performance of project to Senior Management.Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors.Other duties and responsibilities as requiredWhat We Are Looking ForCompleted education in a construction-related disciplineExperience in General Contracting; direct project management or project coordination of industrial projectsEngineering background an assetYour demonstrated leadership, project management and problem-solving skills support your collaborative approach to delivering results and developing team members.Service and results-oriented, you are able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.You have demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration.Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Project; experience with Viewpoint Project Management system will be considered an asset.For Those Who Seek to RedefineThe greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.What We Believe InWe Put Safety FirstA healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.We Lead With HonestyWe speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.We Are Stronger TogetherSuccess is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.We Are Driven To Do Great WorkWe built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.We Create OpportunityRooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.