Senior Project Manager

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through estimating, managing costs, sourcing suppliers, and project closeout. As a Remediation Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the bidding and execution of projects involving contaminated site remediation, civil earthworks, and infrastructure development.

Key Functions & Duties:

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expertise and guidance on bidding tenders, RFP's, RFQ's and lead the operations team during project execution
• Act as a safety ambassador for the project team and control of all company safety initiatives, including evidence of toolbox talks, safety inspections, and checks
• Independently manage a variety of environmental remediation projects. Contaminated Sites excavation, restoration, environmental controls, and water management experience.
• Deliver exceptional service and quality of work to all clients on time and on budget
• Meet with clients and potential clients for the purpose of building strong relationships and developing business
• Identify opportunities to procure additional works within the scope of the project or identify new clients and bidding opportunities
• Review project proposals and plans to gain an understanding of the project requirements (budget, safety, quality, and environmental controls) necessary to complete the project within the specifications
• Review estimates and contracts; negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Develop project execution plans and monitor project performance, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, equipment maintenance, safety, environment, and quality control and provide effective solutions for continuous improvement
• Mentor, coach, supervise, and assess the performance of direct reports and other team members
• Provide development and oversight of project scope, goals, scheduling, budgets, risk management, and resource management
• Provide Senior Management with progress and performance reports and updates as required

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years' experience in the Remediation contracting and/or civil construction and earthworks
• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Additional education or proven aptitude in Leadership, Environmental, and/or Sustainability would be considered an asset
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to make sound business decisions that result in value to the customer and the growth of the company
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure to meet budget and project deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, also use of Primavera is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to represent York1 in a professional, competent, and courteous manner
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals
• Must be able to adapt to ever-changing and ever-emerging customer needs effectively.

Why work with YORK1?

Our employees are important in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional service and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental services to some of Ontario's largest commercial and residential projects. They are the foundation of our success and represent our greatest strength. We focus on investing in our employees through career development programs, training, and internal opportunities and advancement. We are building a culture of success you can be a part of right here and now!