Senior Project Manager - Design & Engineering

Ledcor; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications network construction seeks a Senior Project Manager in Vancouver. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring safety and quality standards, and developing effective strategies. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience and a relevant degree, making this a prime opportunity for seasoned project managers looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Recognition as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager or in a similar managerial role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices and methodology.
• Proven ability to build successful teams through motivating and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects ensuring they meet objectives.
• Oversee project control processes and manage design budgets.
• Negotiate major contracts and lead safety and quality assurance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. In this role, you will develop the strategy for execution of large and complex projects, and coordinate resources to meet operational objectives. You will lead construction projects, mentor project staff, and other managers. You will also implement the project plan and schedule, ensure safety and quality control, and delegate work to project team, contractors, and others.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Leads and promotes Ledcor safety culture, ensuring safety and environmental standards are incorporated into design and focuses on opportunities for improvement.
• Leads all aspects of risk management including client interface for complex jobs, including design-build projects.
• Leads overall design effort, manages Project Managers & Design Managers on design jobs, and oversees project control processes. Manages design costs and budgets on complex projects.
• Leads all aspects of subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement and negotiations for complex projects and design-build projects.
• Negotiates major contracts and change orders.
• Leads set up of large and complex project systems and procedures, including chart of accounts, cost accounting system, and project directory. Leads management of pursuit costs, including third party costs for engineers.

Qualifications:

• 8 + years of experience as a Project Manager or in a similar direct managerial / supervisory role.
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, current construction practices and methodology; solid understanding of construction costs and budgets
• Previously demonstrated contract negotiation and management skills, with an in-depth understanding of contract documents
• Proven ability to build successful teams and promote teamwork through motivating, coaching and consensus-building, skilled in facilitation, mentoring, and conflict resolution
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, presenting complex ideas, and persuading others to adopt a point of view
• Ability to anticipate and identify constructability issues in complex situations and develop comprehensive solutions in the design plan and schedule

Working Conditions:

• This is a hybrid work position where you will be required to be in office multiple times a week

Compensation

$100, 800 - $138,600 Annually

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page .