Senior Project Manager

Govan Brown & Associates; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Wellness & vacation

RRSP match

Employee Share Purchase Program

Boot allowance

Summer hours

Team events & volunteering

Professional development & training

Job summary

Govan Brown is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Southwest Ontario team, leading complex ICI projects (interiors and new builds) with multiple project teams, delivering on schedule, budget, and quality.

You will leverage client-centric leadership, manage risk, and contribute to project budgeting and proposals. Please include a project list with your resume.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of lead project management experience in ICI at a general contractor.
• Experience with construction management contracts.
• Proven leader who motivates teams and mentors.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining long-term client, consultant, supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process and sequence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules, costs, margins and profitability.
• Lead pre-construction and tendering activities; negotiate subcontracts.
• Attend quarterly forecasting reviews and manage client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and mentor the project team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and help secure new work.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

PM software

Job description

Govan Brown is a national construction firm headquartered in Toronto. Our expertise is in commercial interiors and core & shell construction. Since 1994, we’ve demonstrated excellence through our commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation. We provide an environment that engages our people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which we work. Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Canada's Top 40 Contractors.

COOL PERKS WE OFFER

• Health & Dental Benefits: Such as prescription drug coverage, medical services, dental and vision as well as a Health Spending Account of $750 (minimum) to use as you like to top up our benefit programs.
• Wellness & Life Balance: Through our Employee Assistance Program we offer wellness tools for employees and their families, as well as a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.
• Investing in your future: We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Safety: We prioritize safety at GB, with daily safety activities woven into our operations and safety programming throughout the year. We also offer a $400 Boot Allowance every two years to ensure employees have access to CSA approved safety boots
• Summer hours: Get a head start on your weekends from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving
• Fun Team and Volunteer Events: Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community.
• Service and Referral Rewards: We appreciate our employees’ commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards, (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!)
• Professional Development & Training: Expand your knowledge through various internal training programs and support of your professional certification goals.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Govan Brown is on the hunt for a diligent Senior Project Manager to join the Southwest Ontario team with extensive experience leading complex ICI construction projects (interiors and new builds), overseeing multiple project teams, and driving successful outcomes across projects. This is a great opportunity to leverage your client-centric approach, leadership capabilities, and deep construction expertise to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Please include a project list on your resume.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor legal, contractual, and financial aspects of construction projects and develop and implement actions to mitigate potential risks and challenges.
• Oversight of project estimating; including subcontractor solicitation, through to subcontract buyout and contracting.
• Oversee construction tenders and negotiations.
• Monitor and report on project schedules and costs, margins and profitability.
• Review all construction cost reports and forecasts looking for early warning signs of potential risk and developing effective plans to overcome/mitigate.
• Manage project pre-construction.
• Attend and participate in Quarterly forecasting review meetings with management.
• Develop long lasting client relationships by managing client expectations and ensuring construction activities are aligned with federal requirements.
• Act as an escalation point to resolve issues referred by the Client and/or project team.
• Track project execution lessons learned and share with the team for continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in securing new work by participating in project budgeting and estimates, working with subcontractors and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
• Implement and monitor governance.
• Build and lead a strong team that delivers profitable projects. Provide effective direction, coaching and support.
• Identify ongoing resource requirements based on current and upcoming projects. Update manpower schedule.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including scouting for potential candidates in the market, conducting interviews and approving new hires.
• Manage performance of team and provide ongoing feedback. Conduct annual reviews of direct reports and recommend/approve compensation adjustments.
• Conduct performance improvement and/or termination meetings.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of lead project management experience in ICI at a general contractor.
• Experience with construction management contracts
• A proven leader that motivates their team and serves as a role model and mentor
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining long term client, consultant, supplier and sub‑contractor relationships
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process and sequence
• Strong financial knowledge and understanding of construction costs
• Knowledge of the local and national construction market including costs of labour & resources
• The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
• Ability to recognize, prioritize and mitigate project risks
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software

YOUR ESTIMATED SALARY

• This role offers an annual salary between $140,000- $150,000 depending on experience and qualifications, with final compensation thoughtfully tailored in the offer stage.

YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Office location is 51 Breithaupt St., Kitchener. This is not a hybrid or remote role.
• Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.

Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.