Project Manager - Infrastructure

Graham; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors. This role involves overseeing project planning, execution, and financial management, ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, you will guide junior team members while managing relationships with key stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions and making a lasting impact in the community. If you are passionate about construction and project management, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in civil infrastructure industry with project management experience.
• Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, execution, and close-out processes.
• Collaborate on budget preparation and subcontracting processes.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Project Manager will be accountable for project planning and start-up, project financials, project pre-construction, project execution and close-out. The incumbent is responsible for mentoring junior team personnel.

As a Project Manager at Graham you will:

• Collaborate with Preconstruction in preparing, revising, and monitoring information regarding reports related to costs involved in developing the project budget
• Manage the subcontracting process, which includes facilitating initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed processes, developing subcontract scopes of work, and managing the subcontract distribution and final execution process
• Direct the process of determining the quantity of budget estimates / deliverables to the client
• Assist with hiring key personnel and subcontractors for the project
• Manage the project administration and daily operations, escalating issues as necessary
• Manage the project schedule and milestone dates, and ensure that close-out checklists are prepared and maintained during the project lifecycle
• Maintain relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key project personnel to verify that materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and / or delivered when required
• Review performance standards and metrics against which the team will be measured
• Monitor the change management process, which includes identifying change events, submitting change notices, pricing and tracking change work, optional changes in project scope, and negotiating change orders with clients
• Ensure that the project site and company assets are secure, and maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times
• Provide input into the completion of an organizational and responsibility matrix at the start of the project
• Review contract documents to obtain a clear understanding of deliverables, which will ensure project work will be completed on time and within budget
• Manage the review and communicate objectives for critical milestones, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction measurements to project team members
• Assist in the input of regular status reports for company executives and project-steering committees, detailing status of the project and recommending actions to be taken
• Take direct ownership / responsibility for the development, implementation, and execution of the Project Specific Safety Plan
• Take personal responsibility for own health and safety, and that of other workers, visitors to the site(s), the community, and the environment
• Analyze the environment for potential risks or safety hazards
• Monitor and measure HSE goals and expectations using Key Performance Indicators
• Understand and comply with client requirements, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, and all applicable government laws and regulations
• Ensure that Project Quality Risk Assessment is conducted for the project upon award of project contract
• Ensure implementation of the Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP) on the project site by all project stakeholders

Qualifications / Experience:

• Previous experience managing projects in the $5 to $25 million dollar range
• Experience working at a General Contractor
• BC Hydro or Fortis BC project experience considered an asset
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of civil infrastructure industry experience
• Minimum of 3 years in managing multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Experience and acumen required to anticipate client requirements and work proactively regarding risk and claim management, and ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
• Balanced leadership and technical skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Proficiency using scheduling and project management software
  

Compensation:

• $87,300 - $137,500 per annum

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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