Project Manager III (Powerline Construction)

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking a motivated Project Manager III to oversee projects in the Niagara region. The role involves managing project compliance, leading teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in linear construction and project management processes. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with a family-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Program

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid Vacation & PTO

Hybrid work model

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in linear construction, civil or industrial required.
• Knowledge of construction office processes and subcontract management is a must.
• Effective communication skills with management and industry contacts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects ensuring compliance with client and internal requirements.
• Prepare budgets and cost forecasts for assigned projects.
• Communicate changes in contract scope or terms to clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Safety Compliance

Data Analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Project Management, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager III (full-time, permanent) to join our operations team in Ontario providing support in the Niagara region. This role will require regular travel to the project location(s).

The Project Manage r III will be responsible providing overall guidance and management to one or more construction projects and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Additionally, the Project Manager will assume a leadership role and oversee and provide guidance for internal requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and cost for all assigned projects. The successful candidate will have prior experience in linear construction and demonstrate strong understanding of project management processes and execute leadership skills with the ability to analyze data and provide professional judgement and solutions.

Forbes Bros Ltd . has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Are Looking For

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Program Enrolment
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Company Phone and Tablet
• Paid Vacation & PTO Days
• Hybrid work model
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunity for growth and development

Key Responsibilities :

Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day

Obtains technical guidance required to support Project technical issues and provides guidance to field teams as required

Ensures distribution of field quality procedures

Prepares and submits Requests for Information and similar documents to obtain response to technical questions from Client and / or Engineer

Prepares and transmits submittals required for approval of technical issues, vendor documents, and material information

Ensures Project quality requirements are incorporated into field installation requirements

Tracks and collects quality documents and records of correction of field quality issues

Tracks costs for assigned Projects and analyzes costs with support from others

Prepares and updates Project Schedule based on input from construction supervision

Publishes schedules as required for Client and / or Company including narrative explanation of schedule with support from others

Prepares budgets based on Project estimate and inputs into Company ERM software system

Prepares cost forecast for assigned Projects and develops plans for improvement with support from others

Reads, reviews, and understands Client Contract content and requirements with support from others

Communicates with Client concerning changes in Contract scope or terms with goal to obtain appropriate Contract Change Order

Negotiates with suppliers and subcontractors for the benefit of the Company and Project within limits of authority

Tracks and expedites supplier technical submittals and delivery and ensures review and approval of all subcontractor submittals according to subcontract requirements.

Prepares and publishes required Project reports which may include daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Reviews supplier and subcontractor requests for change order for accuracy and compliance with terms of the agreement.

Rejects or provides / obtains approval after review and implementation of any corrections

Schedules and may host regular Project review meetings including Project Kickoff and Closeout Meetings and publishes meeting minutes for applicable meetings

Ensures implementation of Project plans for HSE, Quality, overall execution, cost management, change management and other areas

Tracks and manages overall changes in the Project. Acts to prevent potentially negative HSE, quality, cost, schedule, etc. impacts to Company and Project

Reports changes to Company or other Departments as required

Other projects & duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For :

Three (3) + years' experience in a field involving linear construction, civil and / or industrial, is required . Electrical transmission or pipeline and / or industrial construction, is preferred

Knowledge of main construction office processes; project set-up; subcontract management; change orders; RFI's; closeout, sub-scopes and sub-trades, is required

Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Project Management, or an engineering discipline related to the company's work is preferred . A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Proven experience with providing direction and managing multiple concurrent projects

Communicates effectively with all levels of management and industry contacts

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6

Able and willing to travel to and work in remote project locations, embedded in operational work groups

Have and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable give (5) year drivers abstract

As per client requirements, candidates to comply with pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing to access certain project sites

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.

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