Project Manager - Utilities Construction
Black & McDonald
- Vancouver, BC
- $92,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide leadership for assigned project in regards to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance
- Prepare and submit project estimates and price/negotiate all changes in scope as required
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
- Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones
- Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards - ie. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements
- Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants
- Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
- Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons
- Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time
- Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly.
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Values and Respects Others
- Coaches and Develops
- Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
- 5+ years as an Project Manager in the construction industry with a contractor
- 10+ years working in the utilities and/or civil industry
- Proven experience in estimation, strategic procurement, and negotiation
- Experience commissioning, integration and applying QA/QC to projects
- Experience with medium and high voltage utility work, roadway lighting, traffic signals and substations is considered an asset
- Experience with P3 and/or design-build projects is considered an asset
- Experience in WWTP projects is considered an asset
- Degree or Diploma in one of the following is considered an asset
- Red Seal Journeyman or Electrical Technologist Degree
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- The following certifications/designations are considered an asset
- P.Eng. Designation
- PMP Designation
- Gold Seal Certification
- Construction safety certifications
- Experience as a tradesperson in the electrical trade may substitute for education requirements.
- Proficient knowledge and understanding of:
- Contract management
- Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
- Blue print reading
- Project structural design interpretation
- Financial statements - read and comprehend
- Established utilities practices, procedures and techniques
- Applicable local and provincial labour codes
- Managing / leading union and non-union staff
- Business operations processes
- Organization and time management
- Proficient user of:
- MS Office (Word, Excel)
- Microsoft Project (required)
- JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
- Bid2Win
- Willing and able to travel in British Columbia
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with a clean record required