Senior Project Manager

Black & McDonald Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Saskatchewan team. In this role, you will oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and budgetary constraints. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment while demonstrating your project management expertise and leadership skills. Join us and contribute to our commitment to innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of Project Management experience in the Construction industry.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction scheduling and planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maximize business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution ensuring compliance with budget, quality, and safety.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders including clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage project schedules, estimates, and contracts.

Skills

Effective Communication

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in Project Management

Degree or Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

JD Edwards or Oracle-based ERP

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Saskatchewan team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Senior Project Manager is located on site and reports directly to the General Manager. Senior Project Manager plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for assigned project in regards to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements to ensure a successful outcome in the best interest of all stakeholders – i.e. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements
• Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast
• Prepare and submit project estimates and price/negotiate all changes in scope as required
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants
• Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
• Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons
• Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly.

Competency Requirements:

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness Strategic Perspective

Qualification Requirements (i.e. Knowledge, Skill, Ability):

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of:
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Project structural design interpretation
• Established division practices, procedures and techniques
• Business operations processes
• Organization and time management

Intermediate user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an asset

Education and / or Experience:

Degree or Diploma in

• Project Management
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• 6-7 years of Project Management experience in Construction industry

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.