Senior Project Manager / Project Director, ICI Buildings | General Contractor | Toronto / Vanco[...]

Outpost Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale construction projects in Toronto. With over 8 years in a supervisory role, you will ensure project success by maintaining safety standards and adhering to budgets. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction methodologies and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents and methodologies.
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct larger ICI projects in Vancouver or Toronto.
• Create and facilitate Project Quality Program.
• Lead project meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team building

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction or Engineering

Job description

Large general contractor seeking experienced, business-minded Senior Project Manager / Project Director to direct their larger ICI (Industrial, Commercial & Institutional) projects ($100m plus) in Vancouver or Toronto. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.You’re a Senior Project Manager with over 8 years of experience working in multi-disciplinary large-scale $100MM+ residential, mixed use and / or office construction projects. You will develop and execute project plans and schedules, ensure the highest safety and quality standards. You have a proven track record for meetings budgets, schedules and scope. If you are interested in leading commercial construction projects and mentoring a team of professionals, join our Building team in Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON.

Responsibilities of Senior Project Manager

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project. Applies the requirements of the Project
• Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of HS&E standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project
• Creates and / or facilitates the Project Quality Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly
• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that quality standards are maintained
• Develops and maintains the construction schedule in conjunction with project team to meet milestones and completion dates
• The Senior Project Manager leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression
• Provide strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets
• Maintains, tracks and reports all financial aspects of project including forecasts and billings
• Manages the procurement process including subcontractor / trade / supplier negotiations and awards
• Performs other related duties as outlined in company’s Construction Operations Manual

Requirements for Senior Project Manager

8+ years of construction experience as a Senior Project Manager or similar direct supervisory role on large-scale $125MM+ residential, mixed use and / or office construction projects

Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline an asset

Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets and current construction practices and methodology

Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs

The Senior Project Manager will determine a problem’s root causes, identify short and long term solutions, anticipate patterns and look beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications

Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and creating new solutions in the construction plan and schedule

Strong negotiation skills; ability to influence and persuade others to reach consensus

A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating and coaching

Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license

Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

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