Project Manager III

Forbes Bros

  • Niagara Falls, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager III (full-time, permanent) to join our operations team in Ontario providing support in the Niagara region. This role will require regular travel to the project location(s).The Project Manager III will be responsible providing overall guidance and management to one or more construction projects and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Additionally, the Project Manager will assume a leadership role and oversee and provide guidance for internal requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and cost for all assigned projects. The successful candidate will have prior experience in linear construction and demonstrate strong understanding of project management processes and execute leadership skills with the ability to analyze data and provide professional judgement and solutions.Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!What We Are Looking For
  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension Program Enrolment
  • Comprehensive health benefits plan
  • Company Phone and Tablet
  • Paid Vacation & PTO Days
  • Hybrid work model
  • Family orientated working environment
  • Opportunity for growth and development
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
  • Obtains technical guidance required to support Project technical issues and provides guidance to field teams as required
  • Ensures distribution of field quality procedures
  • Prepares and submits Requests for Information and similar documents to obtain response to technical questions from Client and/or Engineer
  • Prepares and transmits submittals required for approval of technical issues, vendor documents, and material information
  • Ensures Project quality requirements are incorporated into field installation requirements
  • Tracks and collects quality documents and records of correction of field quality issues
  • Tracks costs for assigned Projects and analyzes costs with support from others
  • Prepares and updates Project Schedule based on input from construction supervision
  • Publishes schedules as required for Client and/or Company including narrative explanation of schedule with support from others
  • Prepares budgets based on Project estimate and inputs into Company ERM software system
  • Prepares cost forecast for assigned Projects and develops plans for improvement with support from others
  • Reads, reviews, and understands Client Contract content and requirements with support from others
  • Communicates with Client concerning changes in Contract scope or terms with goal to obtain appropriate Contract Change Order
  • Negotiates with suppliers and subcontractors for the benefit of the Company and Project within limits of authority
  • Tracks and expedites supplier technical submittals and delivery and ensures review and approval of all subcontractor submittals according to subcontract requirements.
  • Prepares and publishes required Project reports which may include daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
  • Reviews supplier and subcontractor requests for change order for accuracy and compliance with terms of the agreement.
  • Rejects or provides/obtains approval after review and implementation of any corrections
  • Schedules and may host regular Project review meetings including Project Kickoff and Closeout Meetings and publishes meeting minutes for applicable meetings
  • Ensures implementation of Project plans for HSE, Quality, overall execution, cost management, change management and other areas
  • Tracks and manages overall changes in the Project. Acts to prevent potentially negative HSE, quality, cost, schedule, etc. impacts to Company and Project
  • Reports changes to Company or other Departments as required
  • Other projects & duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For:
  • Three (3) + years' experience in a field involving linear construction, civil and/or industrial, is required. Electrical transmission or pipeline and/or industrial construction, is preferred
  • Knowledge of main construction office processes; project set-up; subcontract management; change orders; RFI's; closeout, sub-scopes and sub-trades, is required
  • Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Project Management, or an engineering discipline related to the company's work is preferred. A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Proven experience with providing direction and managing multiple concurrent projects
  • Communicates effectively with all levels of management and industry contacts
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
  • Able and willing to travel to and work in remote project locations, embedded in operational work groups
  • Have and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable give (5) year drivers abstract
As per client requirements, candidates to comply with pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing to access certain project sitesForbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.

Forbes Bros