Project Manager - Valley Division

Dexter Construction Company Limited; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead civil projects in Wolfville, NS. This role involves planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll be responsible for managing project resources, coordinating with subcontractors, and providing ongoing support to field personnel. With a focus on leadership and mentorship, you'll inspire your team to achieve excellence. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years managing construction projects, with civil construction experience.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver civil projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee project costs, develop budgets, and ensure profitability.
• Coordinate activities of subcontractors and field personnel.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Construction

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgment and Reasoning

Communication Skills

Education

5-10 years of experience in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dexter Construction Company, Part of The Municipal Group of Companies, is a large, diversified Construction Company engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction industry within the Atlantic Provinces. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our expanding team based out of our Wolfville, NS operations.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Company civil projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications. The Project Manager will define project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and supervise the efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project deliverables, effective quality control, and clear communication of expectations to stakeholders and upward reporting to senior management are critical tasks that must be performed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Job Handover Meeting, including Critical Path scheduling, Document organization and control, equipment and manpower requirements, and review of the estimate for completeness of take-off, scope, and pricing.
• Oversee control of project cost by development of project budget with the estimator.
• Attend all job progress meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly review up-to-date project progress information, including Critical Path scheduling, Work in Progress Reports, and analysis of all job costs.
• Work with the General Superintendent and on-site superintendent to coordinate the activities of the Foremen and subcontractor work crews as required.
• Provide necessary documents to field superintendents, foremen, and Project Coordinators in a timely manner and follow up on all open action items.
• Provide ongoing support to field personnel to help identify and remove obstacles that impact construction progress, resolve challenges with respective owners, and identify and implement profit improvement strategies to the job as needed.
• Assist owners in modifications resulting in Change orders.
• Coordinate, price, and process change orders or technical problems with owner requirements, suppliers, superintendents, and subcontractors and utilize estimating when required. Resolve change orders with owners timely.
• Review project job cost reports regularly and ensure project profitability.
• Review time sheets, purchase orders, delivery tickets, subcontractor requisitions, and invoices to ensure they are coded correctly for project costing.
• Visit project sites daily for troubleshooting and for the purposes of ensuring project quality.
• Initiate and review regular project billing.
• Be responsible for the overall safety of all manpower working on the contract, proactively support the corporate safety program, and set a positive example.
• Develop, chair, and initiate all job closeout activities, including preparation of as-built drawings, retaining release from subcontractors, ensuring warranty information provided to owner, final payment quantities, and payment and recovery of holdback.
• Act in a leadership position including challenging others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor, inspire coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence, identify opportunities for improvement, and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Any other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience:

• 5-10 years’ experience managing construction projects. Civil Construction experience is required.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of civil construction.
• Strong management, delegation, planning, and leadership skills.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Working Conditions:

The Project Manager may be required to work long office hours and use a computer. Field work and company site visits will frequently be required and will require the use of minimum PPE (Hardhat, Steel Toe Boots, reflective vest, etc.).

Application Process:

Completed applications should be submitted to:

Please reference “Valley Project Manager” in the subject line.

We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume.

We would like to thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.