project manager, construction

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is looking for a project manager to oversee construction and environmental tasks in Halifax County. Candidates must have extensive experience and various safety certifications. This position requires on-site work and includes responsibilities like budget preparation and subcontractor coordination. Benefits include health and group insurance, alongside team-building opportunities.

Benefits

Health benefits

Group insurance benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a related field is required.
• Project management experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Establish and implement policies for quality control
• Prepare reports

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Project

MS Word

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Education

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)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years; or equivalent experience

Experience: 5 years or more

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

Green job – Help: Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

• 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)

Experience and specialization

• 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

Benefits

• Health benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available