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Project Manager
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Relevant 5 to7 years’ experience in construction project management;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Job Description
For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities. Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.
Come build the future with us!
As a Project Manager you will plan, organize, direct and control the work of construction sites to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest level of quality.
Responsibilities:
For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities. Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.
Come build the future with us!
As a Project Manager you will plan, organize, direct and control the work of construction sites to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest level of quality.
Responsibilities:
- Read the technical and administrative specifications of the project to be executed;
- Acquire the necessary technical and administrative information from the persons involved during the submission;
- Obtain blueprints and specifications for construction and compare them to bid plans;
- Report changes to professionals and claim costs;
- Mentor and develop junior staff members, providing guidance on project management best practices and career growth;
- Lead projects in uncharted territory, developing innovative solutions when traditional approaches may not be sufficient;
- Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work;
- Draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors;
- Develop the prevention program requested for CNESST and monitor it on site;
- Establish the schedule (dates, main stages of construction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly;
- Inform the superintendent of the project and discuss with him and the director of the proposed methods;
- Place orders for critical materials, negotiate prices and prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the construction manager, for subcontractors;
- Coordinate and participate in various meetings;
- Establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like construction management or engineering,
- Relevant 5 to7 years’ experience in construction project management;
- Strong leadership and communication skills;
- Master of MS Office and MS Project software;
- Shows initiative and leadership;
- Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;
- Must be eligible and able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance.
- Competitive salary;
- 4 weeks of annual vacation;
- Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP);
- 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
- Training and development programs;
- Employee assistance program;
- Active social club and health and wellness committee;
- Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
- A company built on values of respect; integrity, and a job well done;
- Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
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Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling construction sites to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Key duties include managing contracts, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Project and the ability to obtain a Federal Security Clearance are required.
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Contract Negotiation
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- MS Project
- MS Office
- Subcontractor Management
- Technical Specification Analysis
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 4 Weeks Of Annual Vacation
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Group RRSP
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Telemedicine
- Training And Development Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social Club
- Health And Wellness Committee
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- MS Project
- MS Office
- CNESST
- Federal Security Clearance
- Critical Path Method
- Subcontractors
- Project Scheduling
- Budget Control
- Technical Specifications
- Blueprints
- Contract Drafting
- Construction Sites