Senior Project Manager

Bird Construction; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction in Winnipeg, MB seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate daily project management for large institutional and commercial projects within Manitoba. You will drive safety, schedule, cost control, and quality while mentoring the project team and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a construction-related degree and 10+ years of progressive project management experience; knowledge of design-build, CM, or IPD is valued, with travel to Manitoba sites

Qualifications

• Completed education in a construction-related discipline (Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of demonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting; large institutional or commercial projects ($50+ Million).
• Experience in health care, hi-rise, or multi-family considered asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from start-up through close-out, ensuring performance against safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
• Lead project start-up activities, including handover from estimating and cost code setup.
• Develop and monitor project schedules with the team and subcontractors; align with master schedules and lookahead plans.
• Oversee project financials: cost tracking, forecasting, budgets, billing, and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

SAP

Job description

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager leads, directs, and coordinates the daily management of the assigned project(s). This leadership position is accountable for the overall performance of the project including costs, schedule, quality, project status, and adherence to company policies and procedures. More importantly, the Senior Project Manager will manage a successful team and help develop future construction professionals.

This role will be based out of Winnipeg, MB with travel to jobsites located within Manitoba.

What You Will Be Working On

• Manage assigned projects from start-up through close-out, ensuring performance against safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.

• Support project planning and executionin accordance withthe Project Delivery Framework, coordinating with estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams.

• Lead project start-up activities, including handover from estimating, cost code setup, and internal team alignment.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules in collaboration with the project team and subcontractors, ensuring alignment between master schedules and site-level lookaheadplans.

• Oversee project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, budgets, billing, and change management, ensuringtimelypayment of A/R and A/P.

• Support procurement and subcontracting activities, includingscopedefinition, tendering, and subcontract award processes.

• Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Programensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Review and coordinate RFIs, change orders, shop drawings, and project submissions prior to client issuance.

• Maintainaccurateproject documentation and recordsin accordance withcompany standards.

• Participate in client, consultant, and stakeholder meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key project issues.

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks,maintainingan active risk register throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare internal and external reports, including schedule updates, financial status, and risk tracking.

• Supervision and development of project team members through regular feedback,performance management,trainingand coaching;timelycompletion ofcareer development conversations.

• Administration and management of prime contract andsubcontracts;includes negotiation and awarding of subcontracts for scopes of work as well as review and evaluation of subcontractor performance.

• Review andanalysis ofcosts andidentifyrevenue opportunities.

• Support project close-out activities, including deficiencies, commissioning, turnover, and warranty coordination.

• Foster andmaintainpositive relations and communication with clients, consultants,architectsand subcontractors.

• Assistwith business development efforts, including contributions to RFQs, RFPs, and Expressions of Interest (EOI)S.

• Other duties as responsibilities asrequired.

What We Are Looking For

• Completed education in a construction-related discipline (Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent)

• At least 10 years ofdemonstrated, progressive experience in General Contracting; direct project management of large institutional or commercial projects ($50+ Million) through various construction methods and delivery models such as Design Build, Construction Management, or IPD.

• Construction experience in health care, hi-rise, or multi-familyconsideredan asset.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, withexperiencementoring anddevelopingteam members.

• Service and results-oriented, youare able tobuild and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues,subcontractorsand team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.

• Experience in digital construction is considered an asset.

• You havedemonstratedcompetence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control,qualityand administration.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

• Understanding oflocal building codesand construction techniques.

• Experience with managing self-performscopes of workconsideredan asset.

• Excellent computer skills andproficiencywithMS Office, MSProjectand/or Primavera P6, and industry-standard document management tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, SAP).Experience withInEightconsideredan asset.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience with cost control, forecasting, and contract administration.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build andmaintainrelationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.