project manager, construction

BG CUSTOM HOMES LIMITED; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential construction company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction projects in Halifax. The role involves coordinating subcontractors, planning schedules, and managing budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in project management. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a valid driver's license and own vehicle. Benefits include health care, dental plan, and parking availability.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Parking available

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle are required.
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor activities and evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and organize construction schedules and manage budgets.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate changes to agreements.

Skills

Project management

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior
  
  

Work setting

• Office
• Various locations
• Residential construction
• General office
  
  

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Prepare reports
  
  

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Working groups
• Contractors
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
  
  

Area of specialization

• Project management
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Reference required
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week