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

Outpost Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A general contracting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in Toronto to oversee large-scale construction projects worth over $100MM. The ideal candidate will have more than 8 years of experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, leading project meetings, and managing the procurement process. Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience as a Senior Project Manager on large-scale $125MM+ projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents and current practices.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards on the project.
• Lead project meetings with stakeholders to monitor project progression.
• Manage procurement process including subcontractor negotiations.

Skills

Leadership in health, safety and environmental protection

Negotiation skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage opportunities and risks

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline

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