project manager, construction

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

• Master's degree

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green Job Information:

This position is a green job, as it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work Site Environment:

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work Setting:

• Office
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Commercial and/or industrial construction
• Head office
• Office building

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read blueprints, schemas, and drawings
• Plan and manage budgets
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Develop risk management plans
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Prepare reports
• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations

Supervision:

• 5-10 people

Experience and Specialization:

Computer and Technology Knowledge:

• Microsoft Visio
• SolidWorks software
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• Autodesk REVIT

Construction Specialization:

• Industrial, commercial, and institutional

Area of Specialization:

• Project management

Additional Information:

Security and Safety:

• Bondable

Transportation/Travel Information:

• Valid driver's license
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Own Tools/Equipment:

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accountability

Benefits:

Health Benefits:

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other Benefits:

• Free parking available

Employment Groups:

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Newcomers and Refugees:

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for Indigenous People:

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.

Support for Visible Minorities:

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.