Senior Project Manager

Drake International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager in Edmonton's Commercial and Institutional construction sector. In this pivotal role, you'll manage project activities, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and budgets are met. You'll collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. This role demands a minimum of 10 years of experience in institutional or commercial construction, along with a construction-related degree. If you're a proactive leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% employer paid medical and dental

Health spending account

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of institutional/commercial construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, project management, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities throughout the project life cycle.
• Act as primary liaison with clients, designers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Scheduling

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

Construction-related degree/diploma

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

This range is provided by Drake International. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$155,000.00/yr

Hiring professionals in Project Management and in supporting roles that make a project successful.

We're seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our client in the Commercial and Institutional construction sector in Edmonton. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll play an important role in the integration of the variables that make a project successful. You will work closely with the project team and stakeholders and maintain an excellent relationship with subcontractors and clients.

What we offer

• Salary: $120,000 to $155,000
• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits: 100% employer paid medical and dental plus a health spending account.

What You'll Do:

• Manage project activities throughout the life cycle of the project, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, and budgets;
• Work collaboratively with the project team to discuss progress, risks, and solutions in order to meet scheduled dates.
• Achieve the project budget and complete accurate monthly forecasts;
• Provide strong leadership to team members to ensure project targets are achieved.
• Act as primary liaison with clients, designers, site superintendents, subtrades, and other project stakeholders.
• Organize project teams into suitable workgroups and guide the teams through their efforts to produce deliverables according to specification.
• Manage internal and/or external contractors or trades.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 10 years of institutional/commercial construction experience.
• A construction-related degree/diploma is preferred.
• Experience with Procore and MS Project is preferred.
• Knowledge of pull planning techniques is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel to sites and in some cases work from site office for the length of the project.
• Must have strong knowledge of scheduling, project management, and cost controls.
• Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license.
• Must hold strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Must be highly organized and able to prioritize responsibilities.
• Must have a proven ability to take initiative and be respectful of diversity.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at 2049470079.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Construction and Building Construction