Senior Project Manager - Western Canada

EBC Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP with employer DPSP

Telemedicine access

4 weeks vacation

Training and development programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EBC Inc., a leader in Canadian infrastructure, seeks a Senior Project Manager for its Western Canada team. You will plan, organize, direct and control construction site work to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with the highest quality.

Responsibilities include reading specs, obtaining blueprints, negotiating contracts, mentoring staff, developing schedules, and ensuring CNESST prevention programs.Salary range is $120,000–$170,000 with full rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Read the technical and administrative specifications of the project to be executed.
• Acquire the necessary technical and administrative information from the persons involved during the submission.
• Obtain blueprints and specifications for construction and compare them to bid plans.
• Report changes to professionals and claim costs.
• Mentor and develop junior staff members, providing guidance on project management best practices and career growth.
• Lead projects in uncharted territory, developing innovative solutions when traditional approaches may not be sufficient.
• Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work.
• Draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors.
• Develop the prevention program requested for CNESST and monitor it on site.
• Establish the schedule (dates, main stages of construction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly.
• Inform the superintendent of the project and discuss with him and the director of the proposed methods.
• Place orders for critical materials, negotiate prices and prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the construction manager, for subcontractors.
• Coordinate and participate in various meetings.
• Establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Mentoring

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations, wind farms, and hydroelectric projects. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia, the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, and the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM). EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

We are looking to add a Senior Project Manager to our Western Canada Team.

As a Senior Project Manager you will plan, organize, direct and control the work of construction sites to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest level of quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read the technical and administrative specifications of the project to be executed;
• Acquire the necessary technical and administrative information from the persons involved during the submission;
• Obtain blueprints and specifications for construction and compare them to bid plans;
• Report changes to professionals and claim costs;
• Mentor and develop junior staff members, providing guidance on project management best practices and career growth;
• Lead projects in uncharted territory, developing innovative solutions when traditional approaches may not be sufficient;
• Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work;
• Draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors;
• Develop the prevention program requested for CNESST and monitor it on site;
• Establish the schedule (dates, main stages of construction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly;
• Inform the superintendent of the project and discuss with him and the director of the proposed methods;
• Place orders for critical materials, negotiate prices and prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the construction manager, for subcontractors;
• Coordinate and participate in various meetings;
• Establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client, etc.
  

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $120,000 – $170,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like construction management or engineering,
  
• Relevant 7+ years’ experience in construction project management;
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
  
• Master of MS Office and MS Project software;
  
• Shows initiative and leadership;
  
• Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;
  
• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
  

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.