Project Manager
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- Ontario
- $120,000-130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
- Coordinates with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project.
- Ensures that project activities comply with government regulations.
- Verifies estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
- Attends and/or leads meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function's needs concerning project requirements.
- Supervises project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
- Assists with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution.
- Monitors the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confers with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations.
- Manages financial aspects of contracts.
- Supervises and coordinates onsite activities and provides day-to-day direction of onsite staff.
- Ensures that quality, productivity and safety standards are being met.
- Provides technical assistance and makes recommendations.
- Monitors safety programs.
- Represents the company in project meetings.
- Assists with preparation of written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status.
- Hires, trains, and manages performance of staff.
- Administers financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
- A minimum of 5 years of construction management experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a heavy civil environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
- Exhibits strong management skills and can lead and motivate employees.
- Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.
- Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
- Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.
- May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
- May be exposed to loud noise.