Project Manager - High Rise Residential (Kitchener/ Waterloo)

Clarkconstructionmgt; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction management company is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-rise construction projects in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. This role involves overseeing project performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, and fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, a solid understanding of construction methods, and the ability to lead a dynamic team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values integrity, teamwork, and commitment, and offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Extensive Health and Dental Program

RRSP Program – Company Matching

Employee Family Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Day Program

Professional Development

Personal Days

Employee Discount Program

Fun Company Events

Health and Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in high-rise construction.
• PMP and Gold Seal certifications required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project performance, including cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
• Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Post-secondary education in construction

Tools

Procore

Jonas

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Why join the CCM Family?

Clark Construction Management is an established construction management company that offers career opportunities where you can discover your potential and make a significant contribution to the overall success of your professional career and the business.

We are looking for individuals who value what we value:

• Commitment
• Integrity
• Teamwork

Job Description

Brief Overview:

The Project Manager reports to the Senior Project Manager and is accountable for the overall project performance, planning and development including cost, quality, safety, and schedule. They maintain excellent relationships with the owner, designer, consultants, subcontractors, and public. The Project Manager provides leadership and mentorship to the project team. This position will work full-time on a project located in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for all contract document, Request for Information, Site Instruction, and Submittal controls and distribution procedures. Ensures all project correspondence and records are properly managed and maintained by the team.
• Collaborates with the superintendent to establish the major construction work plans and engineering methods. Provides input to the method from a cost perspective.
• In conjunction with the Superintendent, develops and puts the Project Execution Plan in place (including project procedures, project and contract requirements) and ensures it is communicated and understood. Chairs project startup meetings.
• Chairs, and minute, Project OAC & Construction Progress Meetings. Conducts weekly team huddles chaired by the superintendent.
• Accountable for project profitability including the budget/cost control system preparation, maintenance, and forecasting.
• Manage the project Change Management process to ensure additions to contract are properly notified, addressed, and closed out.
• Procurement of all Trades in all Divisions for the project, unless noted as Owners in the Contract.
• Enforces contractual responsibilities and resolves disputes, ensuring the project is completed in compliance with the contract requirements.
• Identifies, tracks, and mitigates risk throughout the project life cycle, ensuring scope is covered and risks are allocated to the appropriate parties.
• Ensures that the project team is efficient, and tasks are completed timely. Making sure the team is “Doing what we are saying we will do”. Provides mentorship and feedback to the project team regarding expectations and can delegate work & scopes accordingly.
• Oversight of project schedule, task definition, and breakdowns. Ensuring compliance by all parties with the schedule. Regular schedule progress reporting and updates oversight.
• Management of internal project close-out including archiving of documents and producing the final project report. Plan for contract close out, including occupancy, commissioning, and maintenance and warranty manuals.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts and monitor their progress, schedule, and risk of default. Handle all change orders, including negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact.
• Liaise with the accounting team in preparing the monthly billing to ensure subcontractor and supplier invoices are approved and track costs to ensure budgets are maintained.
• Primary point of contact for escalated issues with Clients, Consultants, and Subcontractors.
• Promotes a team atmosphere to give the most opportunity for the team to learn from each other. Coaches project team to ensure they are performing in their roles well and provided opportunities to take on stretch assignments and learn roles of their supervisors.
• Management of Prime Contract between CCM and Owner to ensure compliance and profitability, including Notifications as required by the Contract due to defaults by Trades or Owner.

Qualifications

Required:

• Post-secondary education degree or diploma in a construction-related area of study.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of direct project management work experience working in high-rise construction.
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and company operations specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods, and procedures.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Thorough knowledge of quality management, risk management practices and techniques, procurement, construction documents, contracts and contract law, project reporting and scheduling & constructability.
• Strong conflict management skills and the ability to be persuasive and motivating.
• Ability to lead a team and develop talent.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with all business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Previous experience working with Procore, Jonas and/or Microsoft SharePoint.
• PMP Certification.
• Previous field experience working in the construction industry.
• Gold Seal Certification.
• Understand the High Standards of Quality Assurance.
• Be willing to “Do what it takes”.
• Ability to lead and work inside of a Large Dynamic Team. We want Team Players.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Extensive Health and Dental Program
• RRSP Program – Company Matching
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation Day Program
• Professional Development
• Personal Days
• Employee Discount Program
• Fun Company Events
• Community Initiatives
• Health and Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Lunch and Learns

About us (Who is Clark Construction Management?):

Clark Construction Management was established in 2017 under the leadership of Mike Clark and has continued to expand into a diverse and innovative team. We strive to be a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of the CCM team.

Clark Construction Management's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Clark Construction Management is committed to accessibility for all, and we approach accessibility from an inclusive perspective and will do everything reasonable to accommodate.

Clark Construction Management is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.