Project Manager - Industrial

Black & McDonald Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the on-site Projects team in Saskatchewan. You will lead projects from initiation to completion, focusing on safety, scheduling, cost control, and quality while coordinating with clients, vendors, and trade partners.

The role requires a PM mindset with 5+ years in construction project management, strong leadership, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Accubid, and ERP systems. Travel across Saskatchewan is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related program.
• Trade Certification and related construction credentials.
• Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management or PM expertise.
• Experience leading PM tasks in construction projects (5+ years).
• Background checks and professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control assigned projects from start to finish.
• Lead safety, planning, scheduling, quality, and cost management.
• Estimate, manage changes and negotiate contracts with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, productivity, budgets, and forecasts.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with standards.

Skills

Team leader

Self starter

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Accountability

Problem Solving

Respectful collaboration

Coaches & develops

Team performance

Strategic perspective

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related

Trade Certification

Construction Engineering Technology

Construction Management

Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Accubid

JD Edwards/Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Black & McDonald’s Projects team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Project Manager is located on site and reports directly to the Division Manager. Project Manager plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Willing to travel and work on site across Saskatchewan
• Provide leadership for assigned project in regards to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements to ensure a successful outcome in the best interest of all stakeholders – ie. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements
• Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast
• Prepare and submit project estimates and price/negotiate all changes in scope as required
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants
• Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
• Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons
• Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly.

Competency Requirements:

• Team leader in a collaborative environment
• Self starter and drive for personal growth
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

Qualification Requirements (i.e. Knowledge, Skill, Ability):

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of:

• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Project structural design interpretation
• Budget and cost control
• Forecasting
• Estimation of mechanical and structural scopes
• Established division practices, procedures and techniques
• Business operations processes
• Organization and time management

Intermediate user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Primavera P6
• Accubid
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an asset

Education and / or Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in
• Mechanical Engineering or related program
• Trade Certification
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• 5+years of Project Management experience in Construction industry

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.