senior project manager, construction

Urban One Builders; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in Vancouver is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead various institutional and commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and PMP certification. Candidates must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role involves managing budgets, timelines, and a team of up to 10 people, providing an opportunity for significant professional growth.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in project management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and timelines.
• Experience in institutional, residential, and commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily operations and oversee construction projects.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and monitor progress.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff or volunteers.

Skills

Project management

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more

Work setting

• Institutional construction
• Residential construction
• Commercial and / or industrial construction

Budgetary responsibility

• 8,000,001 +

Tasks

• Evaluate daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Prepare reports

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Project management

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program