Senior Project Manager
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Please note that this posting is for future opportunities and is not associated with a current vacancy.
Who We Are And What We Offer
Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?
Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.
You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:
Who we're looking for:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible to manage the project team and oversee all administrative functions and duties on all types and sized projects/scopes. This includes managing subcontracts, budgets, interfacing with the engineering design team and field staff to plan, execute, and problem solve.
Key Responsibilities
Project Initiation & Planning
Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. So even if you don't match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact us at 416 359 8559 or by e-mail at recruitment.canada@multiplex.global. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are arranged before the commencement of employment.
Who We Are And What We Offer
Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?
Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.
You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:
- Market competitive compensation packages and group RRSP matching.
- Company paid medical, health, and dental benefits including mental health and wellness resources.
- Paid time off including annual vacation, parental leave, and volunteer leave.
- Financial wellbeing support and discount programs.
- Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.
- An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.
Who we're looking for:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible to manage the project team and oversee all administrative functions and duties on all types and sized projects/scopes. This includes managing subcontracts, budgets, interfacing with the engineering design team and field staff to plan, execute, and problem solve.
Key Responsibilities
Project Initiation & Planning
- Understand and actively manage client expectations, contract, and relationships
- Provide input on scheduling, design, commercial, legal and strategic meetings
- Read and understand obligations and responsibilities under the Prime Contract, and disseminate to the project team
- Participate, prepare, and review tenders and contracts to achieve advantageous outcomes for a construction project while mitigating risks.
- Review all Sub-Contract Agreements to ensure they have been prepared in accordance with company guidelines
- Prepare and review "Authority to Let” forms for the construction project to ensure the tender process has been thorough and in accordance with company guidelines, and the let amount is within our budget allowance.
- Attend and chair handover meetings from the estimating team to the site delivery team
- Ensures coordinated handover meetings with the estimating team to the site delivery team – overseeing and ensuring Class B is accepted by the owner and entered in IFS following Class B budget process
- Manages & Ensures teams and trades are set up and trained in Procore and that Procore is being used in line with Multiplex guidelines.
- Oversee total construction to ensure project is constructed as per design, budget, quality, and schedule
- Consult with designers / engineers when reviewing drawings and suggests value-added or alternative construction methods or materials
- Continually and critically monitor all aspects of a construction project and determine the risk profile; determination strategies and actions to mitigate risks
- Oversees the development and implementation of quality management plan and quality culture with stakeholder buy-in
- Review and assess new drawing submissions, administer change control procedures
- Provide strategic overview of design and document management process
- Manage change orders, coordinating with trades, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impacts, including for more complex estimates.
- Chair project meetings and ensure minutes are properly prepared / reviewed and promptly issued
- Manage the insurance needs of a construction project, including public liability, professional indemnity and contract works
- Continually monitor and review the construction schedule and report risks and opportunities and provide periodic updates
- Facilitate the resolution of disputes
- Ensures Logistics plan is developed and reviewed by Superintendents.
- Involved in and assist with overall project closeout, including document archival, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work
- Assist with pre-commissioning or commissioning as required
- Manages and oversees overall project closeout, including document archival, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work
- Stay current with industry practices; seeks new, innovative construction methods and initiatives and influences industry
- Understand labour relations and market implications
- Ensure all owner, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards are followed
- Critically evaluate information from company operations and support departments and challenges the process as needed
- Provide input to company policies and procedures especially those pertaining to site operations
- Collaborate with other departments (Legal, Estimating, Finance, etc.) to ensure that project needs are fulfilled in a timely manner
- Mentors Coordinators and PM and APM's
- Support H&S team in ensuring that safety documentation is as per Ministry of Labour and Multiplex requirements
- Create and influence safety culture as a mentor and model. Prepared to participate in safety committee and influence corporate safety policy and procedures
- Conduct job site tours and safety inspections and leads by example to ensure that policies, procedures, environmental programs and safety standards are followed
- Identify risk areas, and develop and implement mitigation plans
- Assist project manager in creating and issuing tender packages and subcontracts and monitoring their progress
- Oversee, review, and/or perform weekly or monthly detailed project cost review of Labour Cost Reports (LCRs), Project Cost and Forecast (PCF) reports.
- Oversee and verify payment applications to clients and trade contractors and monitor progress.
- Be able to create and maintain projects cashflows.
- 10-12 years of progressive construction experience with multiple contract delivery types as a leader and mentor preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in a relevant field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
- CCA Gold Seal strongly preferred
- CaGBC LEED ® Accredited Professional considered an asset
- Professional Membership in CIQS considered an asset
- Up-to-date Safety Certifications (e.g., Working at Heights, Fall Protection, H&S Awareness) preferred
- Extensive background in commercial and residential construction techniques, as well as contract administration, claims production and dispute resolution
- Experience with project management and/or scheduling software (Procore)
- Proven ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and enjoy working collaboratively and cross-functionally
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and be flexible in meeting competing deadlines
- Strong knowledge of the market including costs of labour and resources as well as the product market
- Proven ability to communicate efficiently and effectively lead teams
- Experience leading medium to large sized teams
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and be flexible in meeting competing deadlines
- Tactful and professional demeanour
- Thorough understanding of the Project Administration Manual (PAM)
- Thorough understanding of Project Administration procedures (IFS & Procore).
- Strong initiative, good anticipation skills and show urgency in project delivery.
- Fast paced, dynamic and innovative work environment
- Based on a project site with high possibility of exposure to hazardous materials
- Sitting, standing, walking, bending, light lifting, climbing stairs
- A team-oriented and progressive workplace that recognizes and rewards the “outside the box” approach
- Dedicated to developing successful employees – We invest in our people and provide a wealth of career development opportunities across job functions
- Travel to project assignments where Multiplex conducts business will be expected.
Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. So even if you don't match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact us at 416 359 8559 or by e-mail at recruitment.canada@multiplex.global. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are arranged before the commencement of employment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead project teams and oversee construction project planning, contracts, budgets, schedules, procurement, quality, safety, and risk management. Coordinate with clients, designers, trades, and internal departments, while managing project execution, financial controls, dispute resolution, and closeout.
Requirements
The role prefers 10–12 years of progressive construction experience, a relevant bachelor's degree or college diploma, and substantial experience with commercial and residential construction, contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, financial and scheduling capabilities, familiarity with Procore and IFS, and preferably PMP, Gold Seal, LEED, CIQS, and current safety certifications.
Skills
- Contract Administration
- Budget Management
- Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Change Order Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Quality Management
- Safety Management
- Procurement
- Financial Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Procore
- IFS
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Group RRSP Matching
- Medical Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Mental Health and Wellness Resources
- Paid Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Discount Programs
- Professional Development
- Flexible Work
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Construction
- Project Management
- Commercial Construction
- Residential Construction
- Contract Administration
- Prime Contract
- Subcontract Agreements
- Tendering
- Budget Management
- Project Scheduling
- Risk Mitigation
- Quality Management
- Change Control
- Change Orders
- Dispute Resolution
- Project Closeout
- Commissioning
- Procurement
- Cost Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Procore
- IFS
- Project Administration Manual
- PMP
- CCA Gold Seal
- LEED Accredited Professional
- CIQS
- Working at Heights
- Fall Protection
- Health and Safety