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Mid-sized general contractor seeking experienced and business-minded Project Manager. The company specializes in the design, supply and installation of turnkey, custom steel buildings.Compensation: $90k-$140k, depending on experience level. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

As a Project Manager your primary duties and responsibilities will include preparing and analyzing detailed construction estimates and managing those projects to successful completion through liaison with clients, suppliers and our inhouse personnel.

• Manage the identification, negotiation and selection of suppliers and sub-contractors for various scopes;
• Prepare sub-contractor packages and contracts;
• Prepare and manage construction schedules.
• Prepare packages for site superintendents, erectors and other personnel;
• Prepare detailed sketches or drawings for presentation and construction purposes;
• Prepare transmittals, letters, etc.;
• Set up and understand client billing requirements;
• Manage AR invoice timelines to ensure timely payment;
• Ensure AP invoices are paid in a timely manner;
• Manage project holdbacks as per client contract;
• Review all job costs to determine cost coding;
• Collect all supporting backup for job costs including daily labour and rental tickets, material slips, packing slips, expense receipts, etc.;
• Confirm all job costs accounted for by reviewing reports, estimate and backup;
• Manage change orders;
• Maintain hardcopy and electronic filing system and document management;
• Manage the preparation and monitoring of quality control documentation;
• Manage project close-out requirements; including but not limited to, refundable deposits, preparing project summaries, etc.;
• Collect, organize and prepare project data for future estimating and sales functions;
• Assist with preparing estimates and sales presentations;
• Learn and utilize proprietary VP Command design and sales software program;
• Utilize AutoCad, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Office and other programs as needed;
• Set-up and coordinate meetings;
• Periodic travel to jobsites for meetings and miscellaneous requirements;
• Work with sales staff and clients to negotiate the sale of construction services;
• Support staff in assigned project based work;
• Other duties as assigned.

• A leader that assumes all responsibility for their work
• 6+ years working in the construction industry in a similar role
• Experience as an project manager in the metal building industry
• Estimating experience in civil, rough carpentry and foundations
• Experience and knowledge of more than one discipline in construction management or design/build
• Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or formal education in Construction, Building Technology, Drafting, Project Management, Engineering or Architecture
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Project skills to prepare cost quotes and bids
• Strong analytical, mathematical and spatial thinking necessary to do material and labour estimates, and interpret job cost reports
• Steel experience is an asset, but not a requirement
• Ability to read and interpret building specifications, blueprints and as‐builds
• An understanding of various building types, traditional subcontractor work scopes, construction systems and methods, construction specifications, tendering practices and contract types
• Demonstrated initiative and positive attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; responds timely to others
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Possesses strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Plans ahead and prioritizes tasks to meet commitments and anticipate obstacles
• Understands how project components fit into the big picture
• Respects and follows processes to perform work efficiently
• Balances speed and thoroughness to get the job done right the first time; detail‐oriented
• Meets commitments; deadline driven
• Works effectively under pressure
• Ability to interact, develop, and maintain positive professional relationships with all levels of personnel