Senior Project Manager, Concrete

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Project Manager, Concrete & Formwork to join our team in Edmonton! In this high-impact role, you'll lead every stage of our self-performed concrete projects, from the initial vision to the finish line.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supporting business development activities by maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, engineers, and other organizations which enhance future self-performed concrete opportunities.
• Working with the Estimating and Project Development teams to secure self-performed concrete work.
• Overseeing the preconstruction phase and providing leadership to project teams, ensuring execution on the construction and turnover of self-performed concrete work.
• Develop and/or promote and advance the latest industry technologies, systems, processes, and innovations to ensure the business maintains its position as an industry leader in construction.
• Build diverse, high-performing teams, through coaching, training and development opportunities and creating opportunities for new and challenging experiences.
• Leading and working with project teams to:
• develop project-specific safety and quality plans;
• set profit and productivity goals;
• evaluate and select formwork systems;
• complete the material, subcontractor, and equipment procurement;
• assemble the appropriate field crew and field supervision team;
• work with senior operations leaders to hold project teams accountable for meeting the minimum productivity, profit, safety, quality, and schedule goals.

• Client satisfaction;
• Financial performance;
• Safety performance;
• Quality performance;
• Creating positive and engaging development opportunities, mentoring and assisting staff in the advancement of their careers;
• Successfully leading operational improvement initiatives related to self-performed concrete;
• Develop standards and maintain records for all self-performed concrete: start-up and closeout documentation, productivity data collection, information sharing;
• Performance management of staff and direct reports; set personal and team goals/strategies in alignment with annual Key Result Areas (KRA’s);
• Liaison with parent companies Construction’s Self-Perform Concrete peer group across North America monthly.

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-storey, institutional and commercial self-perform concrete projects with a variety of formwork systems.
• Proven leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivating.
• Demonstrated ability to manage key relationships, including clients, business partners, government agencies, and subtrades.
• Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal and external challenges or obstacles.
• Sound understanding of risk management related to self-performed concrete work.
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Outstanding listening and communication skills are essential.
• Questions conventional approaches, explores alternatives and provides innovative solutions.

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in construction or engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years in construction with at least 10 years managing progressively larger and more complex self-performed concrete projects.
• Estimating experience in self-performed concrete.
• On-site Project Coordination, or Project Management experience.
• Previous experience working on a remote or logistically challenging project.
• Experience with Last Planner System an asset.
• Experience with Procore Construction Management Software an asset.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis throughout Alberta, BC and NWT.

• Competitive compensation and paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• "Summer Fridays" during July and August; all sites and offices closed early; pending operational needs.
• Performance reviews, annual salary reviews and bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health and benefit plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife. 100% reimbursement up to $750 per year on the Core Plan, and $1000 per year on the Enhanced Plan, for each paramedical practitioner.
• Employer RRSP matching up to 4% annually.
• Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by the business with an annual allocation amount of $500 which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.
• Access to Greenshield+ a virtual mental health platform with sessions offered at a discounted rate.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with 24/7 short-term counselling services and wellness services, accessible through GreenShield Health.
• Employee Referral Program: earn up to $2000 cash bonus if the candidate you refer completes their 90-day probationary period.
• Employee Recognition Program is an assortment of rewards designed to highlight and celebrate our people's talent, efforts, and contributions to living Our Purpose.
• Community engagement initiatives through our 'Give Back' program, encompassing donation matching, corporate giving, and employee volunteer support.
• Professional Development program: the business will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completion.
• On-demand courses for Professional Development available.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, including Women's, Gender Diversity Inclusivity, and Indigenous ERGs.
• Opportunity to connect with colleagues at company events like BBQs, site lunches, golf tournaments, family ski night and holiday parties.
• Enjoy discounts at our preferred partners, and through the Perkopolis perk platform.