Quantity surveyors manager

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Government is seeking a construction project manager to oversee and manage budgets, recruit staff, and ensure project milestones are met. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience in construction specialties, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, reading blueprints, and supervising a small team. A valid driver's license and a willingness to travel are also necessary. Great health and financial benefits are provided.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience required.
• Must have professional accreditation.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and monitor progress.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions.
• Read blueprints, schemas and drawings.
• Plan and manage budgets.
• Prepare reports.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Interior

Work setting

• Office

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Functional expertise

• Professional accreditation

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program