Senior Project Manager - Buildings East

Bird Construction; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction seeks a Senior Project Manager - Buildings East based in Winnipeg, MB, with travel to Manitoba sites. You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety, and drive project performance from startup to closeout.

The role requires a strong track record in large institutional or commercial projects, MS Project/Primavera, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Completed education in a construction-related discipline (Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent).
• Demonstrated, progressive experience in general contracting with large institutional or commercial projects ($50+ Million).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building for clients, consultants and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from start-up through close-out, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and financial targets.
• Coordinate with estimating, preconstruction and operations teams to support planning and execution.
• Oversee project start-up activities, including handover from estimating and cost code setup.
• Develop, monitor and adjust project schedules with the team and subcontractors.
• Manage project financials: cost tracking, forecasting, budgets, billing and change management.
• Support procurement and subcontracting activities and subcontract award processes.
• Provide safety leadership following Bird Safety Program and regulatory requirements.
• Review RFIs, change orders, shop drawings and submissions before client issuance.
• Maintain project documentation and records per company standards.
• Participate in client, consultant and stakeholder meetings with clear progress updates and risk discussions.
• Identify, track and mitigate risks with an active risk register; prepare internal and external reports.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Risk management

Team leadership

Client relations

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Safety leadership

Cost forecasting

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Buildings East

The Senior Project Manager - Buildings East 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 execution in accordance with the 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 look ahead plans.
• Oversee project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, budgets, billing, and change management, ensuring timely payment of A/R and A/P.
• Support procurement and subcontracting activities, including scope definition, tendering, and subcontract award processes.
• Provide safety leadership through implementation of Bird Safety Program ensuring 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.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in client, consultant, and stakeholder meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key project issues.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, maintaining an 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, training and coaching; timely completion of career development conversations.
• Administration and management of prime contract and subcontracts; includes negotiation and awarding of subcontracts for scopes of work as well as review and evaluation of subcontractor performance.
• Review and analysis of costs and identify revenue opportunities.
• Support project close-out activities, including deficiencies, commissioning, turnover, and warranty coordination.
• Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects and subcontractors.
• Assist with business development efforts, including contributions to RFQs, RFPs, and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
• Other duties as responsibilities as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Completed education in a construction-related discipline (Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent)
• At least 10 years of demonstrated, 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-family considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience mentoring and developing team members.
• Service and results-oriented, you are able to build and steward trust with a broad network of professional colleagues, subcontractors and team members to effect competitive excellence, pride in teamwork and outstanding project delivery.
• Experience in digital construction is considered an asset.
• You have demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, workforce management, project execution, cost control, quality and administration.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Understanding of local building codes and construction techniques.
• Experience with managing self-perform scopes of work considered an asset.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and/or Primavera P6, and industry-standard document management tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, SAP).
• Experience with InEight considered an 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 and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

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. Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920. Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada. Bird is one of Canada's leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.