project manager, construction

BG Custom Homes Limited.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Halifax is looking for a Project Manager to oversee construction activities and manage subcontractors. This role requires extensive project management experience and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate has a background in construction and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high quality standards. Successful applicants will enjoy health benefits and opportunities for team building.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• Certificate in project management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle ownership required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and monitor progress.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Values and ethics

Accountability

Education

Leadership for safety excellence course

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Project

MS Word

Job description

Work Terms

• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work setting

• Office
• Rural area
• Residential construction
• General office
• Head office

Budgetary responsibility

• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000
• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Leadership for safety excellence course
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Project
• MS Word

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Driver\'s validity licence check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available