Construction Management jobs in Canada

Our Client
A very large General Contractor who has built High Value projects in southern Ontario across the High-Rise Residential, Institutional, Commercial, Industrial & Health-Care space. They have been in business for close to 70 years and work on some of the most complex & interesting projects in the construction industry.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading project teams for one or more projects, while managing all aspects of the project life cycle ensuring required performance deliverables of quality, cost and schedules are achieved.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the project
Responsible for establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with owners, architects, consultants, trades & public, while promoting the client's services and ensuring client satisfaction
Ensure compliance with client's Health and Safety Program, provide key leadership, set examples, ensure safety minutes are provided
Ensure compliance to client’s Policy & Procedures Manual
Supervise, mentor, coach and train project personnel
Demonstrate a thorough understanding with the terms of contract documents
Ensure Notice of Project is issued
Ensure that all permits, insurance and bonding are in place
Assist in the tendering and award of trade contracts
Convene pre-construction meeting
Ensure material and subcontractor tenders are issued in a timely manner
Ensure that all subcontractors receive drawings and specifications
Manage the budget process
Participate in the design process when required
Manage the value engineering process when required
Prepare the baseline schedule; maintain and update it throughout the project. Track delays and apply for Extensions of Time and additional costs. Ensure letter of delay are issued when required.
Manage the Change Order process
Manage cash allowances
Manage and resolve contractual and technical issues with consultant’s and trades
Prepare and present monthly Project Cost Reports
Prepare a cash-flow and update it as required
Prepare monthly progress billings and monitor receipt of payment certificates
Review and authorize sub-trade and material payments and ensure accurate cost coding
Ensure that sub-trade/supplier’s accounts are reconciled
Process shop drawings/ samples
Ensures submittal log and RFI logs are prepared and implemented
Conduct regular site reviews and meetings; ensure that minutes are distributed accordingly
Deal with all day to day correspondence and ensure that the job site receives all correspondence in a timely manner
Apply for substantial performance and total completion
Ensure that deficiencies are dealt with in a timely manner
Ensure that all final monies are received at the end of project
Act as a liaison between all Project Team members, both internal and external
Assist in securing new work by participating in estimates, proposals and presentations as requested

Skills and Attributes

The proven ability to successfully manage construction projects
Ability to resolve project disputes effectively in a timely manner
The proven ability to effectively manage and inspire staff
Self starter with excellent attitude and initiative
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation skills

Qualifications

Engineering degree (Civil/Construction/Architectural) or Technical College diploma in Construction Management or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project Manager in the ICI construction industry or Multistory Residential space doing new build projects.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), industry practices, estimating/budgeting, scheduling, and safety requirements
Gold Seal Certified an asset
LEED Accredited an asset
Computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
Suretrak, Primavera P3 or P6
Axis Accounting Software an asset
Procore and BIM software knowledge an asset

Working Conditions and Environment

Primary work locations are Head Office and Project Sites
Project related travel anticipated
Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $135,000.00-$175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• project management: 10 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings