Senior Project Manager

• Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects
• Responsible for the overall project performance, including schedule, budget, quality and safety
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, site staff and internal project team
• Review the project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems
• Prepare and obtain Building Permits by coordinating drawings and information required for the application and approval process and assist in obtaining all other municipal permits
• Prepare and issue the project tender packages, including scopes of work customized for the specific project
• Review quotations and provide bid analysis and recommendations for approval
• Award the subcontracts and supplier contracts and provide subcontracts and purchase orders for execution
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and provide updates to all stakeholders
• Provide timely and effective project reporting including monthly project status reports, cost forecasting, cash flows, schedule updates, safety and quality updates and issues
• Provide direction and support to project coordinators that includes mentoring, coaching, supervising and assessing performances
• Initiate and control a request for information process for all project issues and inquiries
• Responsible to obtain project-specific insurance and to confirm the required subcontractor insurance is in place and up to date
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Understand and enforce contractual responsibilities, contract documents and provide dispute resolution
• Handle all change orders including tracking, negotiating, processing and assessing cost and schedule impacts
• Prepare/verify and monitor progress billings from subcontractors and suppliers including confirming final holdbacks
• Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that the work meets the specifications
• Monitor site safety and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ensure all required inspections are performed and obtain the required occupancy permits for the project
• Oversee project closeout and evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase and provide a final report on the lessons learned

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction field, preferably on commercial/ industrial construction projects
• Experience with large complex projects up to $50M
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage, timelines and budgets to ensure delivery of project objectives
• Previous experience in developing detailed project plans using project management tools and methodologies
• A track record of building successful teams, effectively motivating people and maintaining effective relationships with the Leadership Team, clients, & consultants
• Strong planning and execution skills
• Superior analytic, problem solving and judgement skills
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions to those at all levels of the organization
• Experience with process redesign, process mapping and documentation
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, challenging and constantly changing work environment
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); MS Project, Newforma, Bluebeam, Timberscan

• Automobile allowance
• Bonus program
• RRSP match
• Company events
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life and Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health Reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Wales McLelland Construction