Senior Civil Project Manager

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ontario is seeking an experienced project manager with over 15 years of progressive construction experience. The successful candidate will develop and implement safety and quality management programs, manage client relationships, and lead project teams. Experience in civil and transit projects is preferred. Strong planning and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience preferred.
• Experience managing civil-related structures and transit projects.
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project safety program.
• Lead pursuit of new work and participate in estimates.
• Oversee development of the quality management plan.

Skills

Strong planning skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Relationship management

Knowledge of construction specifications

Education

Postsecondary education in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

• Developing and implementing the project safety program. Creating and influencing a safety culture as a mentor and model.
• Leading the pursuit of new work by participating in estimates, working with trad contractors, and participating in proposals and presentations.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the quality management plan and quality culture with stakeholder buy-in.
• Understanding client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefit.
• Monitoring project performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
• Identifying and managing risk and opportunities on construction projects.
• Managing project team, client representative, consultant and trade contractor relationships.
• Monitoring progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables.
• Assisting the project team lead obtain a comprehensive design-management and design-quality plan and conduct periodic quality audits to ensure compliance.
• Keeping all parties informed of potential opportunities and challenges, and managing stakeholders’ expectations through appropriate forms of communication.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive construction experience with multiple contract delivery types as a leader and mentor preferred.
• Experience in estimating civil and infrastructure projects preferred
• Experience managing civil-related structures and transit projects (Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit, and railways), stations, and facilities.
• Design-build experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.