Senior Project Manager (Kitchener/ Waterloo)

Clark Construction Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction management company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-rise residential projects. This role involves overseeing project contracts, ensuring profitability, and providing leadership to project teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, strong conflict resolution skills, and the ability to foster lasting relationships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork, and contribute to the success of exciting construction projects while enjoying a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Extensive Health and Dental Program

RRSP Program – Company Matching

Employee Family Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Day Program

Professional Development

Personal Days

Employee Discount Program

Fun Company Events

Health and Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience in high-rise residential projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Quality and Risk Management practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project contracts ensuring schedules and profitability targets.
• Manage project organization, staffing, and team effectiveness.

Skills

Project Management

Conflict Management

Time Management

Leadership Skills

Change Management

Education

Post-secondary education in construction

Tools

Construction Management Software

Job description

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Why join the CCM Family?
Clark Construction Management is an established construction management company that offers career opportunities where you can discover your potential and make a significant contribution to the overall success of your professional career and the business.

Company Description
We are looking for individuals who value what we value:

• Innovation
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

Job Description
The Senior Project Manager (Kitchener/Waterloo) is accountable for managing projects within a portfolio. The Senior Project Manager will provide strong client relations and will be responsible for the overall profitability and success of every project under their control. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and mentorship to multiple project teams.

• Accountable for overseeing multiple project contract documents and ensures schedules and profitability targets are being maintained. Ensures compliance with the Baseline Schedule.
• Active with client in the pre-construction phase of the project and ensures a seamless handoff to the Project Manager.
• Accountable for teams’ projects for profitability including the budget/cost control system preparation, maintenance, and forecasting.
• Enforces contractual responsibilities and resolves escalated disputes. Ensuring the project is completed in compliance with the contract requirements.
• Ensures that the Project Managers are “Doing what they are saying they will do”. Ensuring Project team is efficient, and tasks are completed timely. Holds regular Project Management meetings to build team effectiveness and collaboration.
• Oversight of project cost reporting and forecasting to ensure consistency across project management teams.
• Oversee project documentation to ensure project management teams are consistent with protocols and procedures as they pertain to CCM standards.
• Manage the RFP’s and Tendering of Projects as they are developed by the Project Management Teams.
• Manage the monthly report and project execution plan for each project to ensure project management teams are consistent with reporting.
• Accountable for project organization and staffing. Ensures projects are aligned with the right people with the right skills set. Responsible for identifying, attracting, and onboarding new hires to ensure a seamless integration in the organization and on the project team.
• Liaise with the Project Managers and Accounting team in reviewing project monthly billings to track costs to ensure budgets are maintained.
• Maintains excellent relationships with Owners, Designers, Consultants, and Subcontractors.
• Collaborates with Senior Project Managers to ensure Project Management practices, processes, and procedures are consistent across all teams.
• Promotes a collaborative and team atmosphere across all projects within the Senior Project Manager’s portfolio.
• Mentor, coach, develop, and performance manage project teams.

Qualifications
Required:

• Post-secondary education degree or diploma in a construction related area of study.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of direct project management work experience working on high-rise residential projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Quality Management, Risk Management practices and techniques, procurement, construction documents, contracts and contract law, Cost Control, Forecasting & Project Cost Reporting and Scheduling & Constructability.
• Demonstrated success in leading multiple project teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and company operations specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods, and procedures.
• Strong conflict management skills and the ability to be persuasive and motivating.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and to attract, identify and develop talent.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with all business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong Time Management for Multiple Projects.
• Workforce Planning – Identifies project needs and can identify the right talent to fill those needs.
• Leadership Skills – knows how to build teams and lead them in the right direction.
• Change Management – supports change initiatives and communicates change by leading teams through the change management process.
• Team Development – can provide the right development and sources needed to improve development.

Additional Information
What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Extensive Health and Dental Program
• RRSP Program – Company Matching
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation Day Program
• Professional Development
• Personal Days
• Employee Discount Program
• Fun Company Events
• Community Initiatives
• Health and Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Lunch and Learns

About us (Who is Clark Construction Management?)
Clark Construction Management was established in 2017 under the leadership of Mike Clark and has continued to expand into a diverse and innovative team. We strive to be a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of the CCM team.

Clark Construction Management's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Clark Construction Management is committed to accessibility for all, and we approach accessibility from an inclusive perspective and will do everything reasonable to accommodate.

Clark Construction management is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries
• Construction