project manager, construction

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto seeks a project manager with experience in construction and landscaping. Responsibilities include planning operations, managing budgets, and supervising teams. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential. The role is on-site with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Ability to work in an office and residential construction environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily operations and plan daily activities.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Hire and supervise subcontractors and manage schedule.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Mac OS

Tablet computer

Simply Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Russian

Work setting

• Office
• Residential construction

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000
• $100,001 - $500,000
• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• 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 risk management plans
• Prepare reports
• Quote fares and rates
• Provide clients with information
• Manage landscaping projects
• Assist with landscape constructions
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mac OS
• Tablet computer
• Simply Accounting

Area of work experience

• Landscaping

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
• Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
• Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Values and ethics
  • Energetic