Senior Project Manager

DORA Construction Limited; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DORA Construction Limited seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee diverse construction projects from inception to completion. This role demands strong budgeting, scheduling skills, and a proven track record of managing large-scale projects. Join a values-driven company committed to innovative building solutions and community impacts.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation time

RRSP matching after 6 months

Immediate medical and dental benefits

Paid volunteer time - one day per year

Flexible working hours

Additional paid personal days

Access to TELUS Health and EAP

Paid employer training programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in construction as a Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles.
• Ability to manage through change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects ensuring excellence from concept to completion.
• Manage budget and financial reporting.
• Foster and enhance relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

10+ years of experience in construction

Tools

Procore

Job description

Want to be a part of a thriving company with exciting careers and a profoundly purpose-driven, values-based culture? The Macklan Group of Companies is looking for you!

We have an immediate opportunity at DORA Construction Ltd for a

Senior Project Manager

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring excellence from concept to completion. This dynamic position involves managing a diverse portfolio that includes light steel framing, wood framing, structural steel, historical restoration, concrete, and mass timber construction.

Position Responsibilities

• Including but not limited to :
• Negotiating with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Creating, monitoring and updating project schedules, look ahead schedules, updating weekly progress plans and preparing monthly Project Reports.
• Reviewing and negotiating changes to scope of work, reviewing and managing claims for extra costs from Trade Contractors.
• Ensuring that the health and safety project plans are implemented.
• Coordinating the trades and contractors and ensuring that they are performing as required.
• Collaborate with design team and participate in construction coordination meetings.
• Shop drawing review and coordination.
• Maintaining all lines of project communications.
• Attend, run and minute all construction and coordination meetings.
• Understand and administer DORA’s contract and subcontract agreements.
• Foster and enhance owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations.
• Working with Preconstruction team in development of project.
• Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget.
• Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
• Drive competencies to team on requirements for insurance, labor relations, and employee relations.
• Work with Accounting to initiate Pay Application process and follow up to ensure payment is received in a timely manner.
• Keep management informed on the progress of the project and budget through regularly scheduled Operation Review Meetings.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements :

The following qualifications are just guidelines. Personality, attitude and personal attributes are most critical to the success of the incumbent in this role.

• 10+ years’ experience in construction as a Project Manager with a record of completing full-cycle construction projects.
• Possess thorough knowledge in designing and building mid-to-large-scale construction projects, structural, mechanical, electrical and civil drawings.
• Have a thorough understanding of mid to high rise residential and commercial projects.
• Panelized Wood Walls / Floors & Mass Timber Experience an asset.
• Must have strong budgeting and scheduling skills and aptitude with scheduling software and project management software is a must. Procore training an asset.
• Have strong customer focus, organizational skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to manage through change.
• Have strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated traditional and agile project management capabilities (leadership, influence, delegation, organization, facilitation, sprint planning & control).
• Solid understanding of project delivery models as well as expert knowledge of both agile and traditional project management principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate with leaders and decision makers with varying perspectives.
• Travel may be required

Our target markets span a wide range of impactful and innovative developments, including :

• Multi-Family Living Complexes
• Custom Home Building
• Mass Timber
• Community Buildings
• Affordable Housing Projects
• Retail Commercial Projects

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable construction solutions.

Dependent on experience

4 weeks paid vacation time.

RRSP matching- after 6 months of employment

Medical and Dental benefits- Immediate upon employment

Paid volunteer time- one day per year

Flexible working hours- Flexible start and end times to equate to 40 hours per week. Summer hours- Office closes at 2pm on Fridays in July and August

Paid time off on top of vacation time- Additional paid DORA days are provided between Christmas and New Years and 3

personal days per year.

Access to TELUS Health and EAP- Immediate eligibility upon employment. Healthy Living Allowance.

Paid employer training and development programs.

A group of companies, with a singular purpose. We build community.

The Macklan Group of Companies includes DORA Construction, EASTCUT Wood Building Solutions and SOMERLED Properties. Our combined expertise delivers better solutions for each client and every community we serve. Our passion for making a positive difference in the lives of Atlantic Canadians fuels our commitment to quality, affordable, lasting infrastructure. Our promise to future generations inspires our innovation in Net Zero, carbon-neutral designs.

The bedrock of our success is our deeply held values. We aim for excellence, continuously learning and growing. We act with integrity and accountability, building an environment of trust. We treat others as we want to be treated, supporting the well-being of our people and empowering safe, diverse and inclusive teams.

Manufacturing

EASTCUT is leading an innovation revolution. We are harnessing the latest in offsite construction and manufacturing technology to produce Net Zero, eco-friendly building components and modular structures. We build high-quality, beautifully designed community infrastructure that delivers positive community impacts, faster.

Construction

DORA builds solid. From large commercial and residential projects to meticulous restorations, our 20-yeartrack record as one of Atlantic Canada’s top builders speaks for itself. We embrace innovative building technologies; project management excellence and client relationship focus so that every project contributes to stronger communities.

Development

SOMERLED houses our real estate, leasing and pre-construction capabilities. With a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, we focus on developing multi-residential communities, commercial properties, and managing long-term lease arrangements. Our deep expertise in preconstruction and planning contributes to smooth projectoperations across Macklan, from concept to completion.

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