Senior Project Manager

Kelson Mechanical Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelson Mechanical Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects across the GTA.

You will report to the Construction Manager and guide a diverse team in a team-based environment to achieve long-term growth and success. You will direct projects from design through execution, manage schedules, budgets, labour, equipment, and safety, and serve as the main liaison with clients, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of progressively senior project experience.
• Experience on large-scale, complex projects with knowledge of construction laws and building codes.
• Strong project management, organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-directed with ownership of client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct the entire construction project in accordance with design specifications, plans and schedules.
• Manage all components including performance, schedules, budget, labour, equipment, materials and safety.
• Represent and liaise with clients, owners, consultants, 3rd party service contractors, on-site team members, and management.
• Analyze, interpret and advise on drawings, design specifications, client and sub-trade meetings.
• Coordinate, review and manage monthly billings and contract changes.
• Provide leadership to a diverse team, coaching and managing performance; enforce policies and drive innovation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Self-directed

Computer skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering/Construction degree

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader, with a strong background in the ICI market, who will be instrumental in the growth and achievements of Kelson over the long term. Reporting directly to a Construction Manager, this individual will be responsible for leading a diverse team of contributors in a team-based environment. As a Senior Project Manager you will lead some of our more complex projects located across the GTA.

• Directing the entire construction project in accordance with the design specifications, project plans and schedules.
• Managing all components of the role some of which include: project performance, schedules, budget, labour, equipment, materials and safety.
• Represent and liaise with clients, owners, consultants, 3rd party service contractors, on-site team members, and management.
• Analyzing, interpreting and advising on all documentation, drawings, design specifications, client and sub-trade meetings.
• Coordinating, reviewing and managing monthly billings and contract changes.
• Provide leadership to a diverse team including coaching and managing performance; implementing and adherence of corporate policies and procedures, driving innovation and leading by example.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Mechanical Engineering/Construction degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in progressively senior level projects.
• Demonstrated success on large scale, complex projects with significant knowledge of relevant construction industry laws and building codes.
• Strong project management skills including organizational, documentation and demonstrated success in a technology based environment.
• Self-directed and proactive with a bias for action. A decision-maker who holds the relationship with the client.
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong computer skills including project management software, the Microsoft Office suite of products and in-house systems.