Project Manager - Segment (Civil Works and Wet Utilities)

Dragados Canada, Inc.; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a skilled Project Manager for Civil Works and Wet Utilities. This role involves overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients and technical teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. With a strong emphasis on leadership and communication, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for civil engineering and project management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career while contributing to vital infrastructure developments in Canada.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience with major contractors on large civil projects.
• Ability to manage project execution within budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents to understand requirements and constraints.
• Develop execution plans and manage client relationships effectively.
• Monitor project activities to ensure quality, productivity, and safety.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Contract Law Interpretation

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Projects

Word

Power Point

Bluebeam

Job description

Project Manager - Segment (Civil Works and Wet Utilities)

Professional Bowmanville-ON, Toronto, ON, CA

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2288

Project Manager - Segment (Civil Works and Wet Utilities)

Dragados Canada, Inc., the Canadian construction arm of the ACS Group (one of the world’s largest international construction and engineering companies), is seeking a talented and eager Project Manager - Segment (Civil Works and Wet Utilities) to join its dynamic and energetic team.

Dragados Canada was established in 2008 and has grown steadily into an industry leader in Canada, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, successfully performing a variety of large-scale transportation, bridge, dam, tunnel, and other major infrastructure projects.

Note: The incumbent will be working at the downtown Toronto office for the first 8 months and then at the project office in Oshawa.

Responsibilities:

1. Review project contractual documents to gain an understanding of the project requirements (time frame, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials and equipment requirements) necessary to complete the project within the required time frame.
2. Liaise and coordinate with the designer, technical department and client in all technical aspects.
3. Review and understand project design, technical reports and background information.
4. Develop an execution plan that outlines construction staging and sequence, construction workplans, materials, equipment, subcontracting, and other services that are necessary to deliver the project on time and within budget.
5. Coordinate with other discipline managers to establish the correct construction staging and sequencing.
6. Provide technical assistance and recommend construction methods and equipment.
7. Manage quantity take offs, bill of quantities, estimating and develop scope of works related to the civil, earth works and wet utilities scope.
8. Lead project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with the designs, budgets and schedules; take appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
9. Develop and manage client relationships and expectations, progress reports, communication, paperwork, meetings, etc.
10. Monitor and oversee the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confer with project staff to ensure the assigned duties and responsibilities are performed per agreed upon expectations.
11. Monitor and oversee onsite activities, quality, productivity, progress, and safety of employees and subcontractors.
12. Anticipate potential roadblocks and develop solutions to prevent issues from arising; resolve any problems that may arise during project execution.
13. Implement and monitor safety programs.
14. Manage requests for information and issue field instructions.
15. Prepare progress reports.
16. Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
2. Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working with a major contractor on large heavy civil projects.
3. Experience with civil/earth works and wet utilities.
4. Experience successfully planning and executing projects on schedule and within budget.
5. Ability to apply, interpret and understand contract law and language.
6. Experience working with programs including Excel, MS Projects, Word, Power Point and Bluebeam.
7. Excellent technical, communication, organizational, managerial and planning skills.
8. Excellent people and leadership skills.

Dragados is an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.