special project manager, construction

Government of Canada - Western; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a qualified candidate to manage construction projects in Alberta. The position requires over 5 years of experience in project management, coordination of subcontractors, and planning of daily operations. Applicants must hold a diploma or certificate and have skills in MS Office applications. Additional requirements include leadership certifications and a valid driver's license. The role is based on-site with no remote options available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Team building opportunities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle required.
• Basic security clearance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors activities.
• Evaluate daily operations and plan accordingly.
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Values and ethics

Accountability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Word

Tablet computer

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Interior

Work setting

• Office
• Willing to relocate
• Institutional construction
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Head office

Budgetary responsibility

• $4,000,001 - $8,000,000
• $8,000,001 +

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate subcontractors activities
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Select trade subcontractors
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Oversee the analysis of data and informationPrepare reports

Supervision

• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Leadership for safety excellence course
• Professional Engineer Certification (P. Eng.)
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• Tablet computer

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program