Project Manager - rcs construction
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of project management or project coordination experience with a general contractor.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Project Manager
rcs construction
rcs construction is seeking a Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative, people‑first environment. This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful ownership of their projects, enjoys building strong relationships, and values working with a team that shows up for each other. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of projects across Atlantic Canada, working closely with clients, trades, and internal teams to deliver high‑quality work while contributing to a culture grounded in accountability, communication, and teamwork.
Role Overview
The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle, providing leadership, coordination, and accountability across scope, schedule, budget, and quality. This role works closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment with rcs’s core values of Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork. The ideal candidate is well organized, a strong communicator, and brings hands-on job site experience that supports quick, fair, and informed decision making in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Project Manager at rcs, you will lead commercial construction projects for well‑known clients across Atlantic Canada, including Sobeys, Loblaw’s, Starbucks, McDonald’s, RBC, Scotiabank, Northwood, and Ronald McDonald House. Your work spans the full project lifecycle, ensuring each project is delivered with the quality, communication, and professionalism that rcs is known for.
- Project Leadership and Delivery - Lead all phases of construction projects, support site teams, maintain strong communication, and uphold quality, schedule, budget, and rcs’s Safety First & Always program.
- Planning and Start‑Up- Participate in handover meetings, lead subcontractor buyouts, review drawings and specifications, develop project schedules, and ensure accurate documentation is in Procore.
- Project Administration and Financial Management - Monitor project costs, manage change orders in Jonas, review and sign of on invoices for payment applications, and maintain organized documentation for monthly reviews.
- Closeout- Oversee submission of closeout materials, lead client and subcontractor handover meetings, and complete all required documentation and final project photos.
- Preconstruction and Estimating Support- Participate in tender site visits, support estimating activities, and contribute to bid strategy, postmortems, and continuous improvement.
Required
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of project management or project coordination experience with a general contractor.
- Proficiency with Procore, Jonas, and MS Office Suite.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, make timely decisions, and navigate conflict with fairness and professionalism.
- Alignment with ’s core values: Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork.
Preferred
- Gold Seal Certification or commitment to achieving it.
- First Aid and relevant safety certifications.
Why rcs construction?
rcs offers the opportunity to lead meaningful construction projects that shape communities across Atlantic Canada, while working within a collaborative, values‑driven organization where Project Managers influence project outcomes, mentor site teams, and contribute to continuous improvement. The company fosters an environment where innovation, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged, and its commitment to giving back is reflected in long‑standing support for the IWK, Northwood, and the Mental Health Foundation, demonstrating that their impact extends well beyond the jobsite and into the communities they serve.
To learn more about rcs construction, please visit: https://rcsinc.ca/
Please submit your resume online by clicking “Apply.” For more information, contact Susan Brimble confidentially at sbrimble@facetconnect.com. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.
We believe in employment equity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from the following under-represented groups to self-identify in their resume or cover letter: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead commercial construction projects through the full lifecycle, coordinating clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety. Oversee project start-up, financial administration, closeout, and support for preconstruction, estimating, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires a diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or Engineering, plus at least five years of project management or coordination experience with a general contractor. Candidates should be proficient with Procore, Jonas, and Microsoft Office, and demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Gold Seal Certification and safety certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Project Delivery
- Project Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Cost Monitoring
- Subcontractor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Change Order Management
- Drawing And Specification Review
- Client Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Procore
- Jonas
- Microsoft Office
- Construction Safety
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Susan Brimble
Hiring contact email
sbrimble@facetconnect.com
Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Commercial Construction
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Engineering
- General Contractor
- Procore
- Jonas
- Microsoft Office
- Gold Seal Certification
- First Aid
- Safety Certifications
- Subcontractor Buyouts
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Monitoring
- Change Orders
- Payment Applications
- Tender Site Visits
- Estimating
- Bid Strategy
- Project Closeout
- Quality Management
- Budget Management
- Construction Safety
- Client Handover
- Continuous Improvement