Project Manager – Toronto
COMPANY PROFILE:
The group of companies we represent is a quickly growing infrastructure company, providing services to public and private sector clients throughout Ontario.
As the pipeline of heavy civil and infrastructure projects continues to grow across Ontario, they are looking for an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to join their team.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the VP, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with the contract and job cost estimates – you will work on full cycle project with the opportunity to liaise regularly with heads of other departments including Chief Estimators.
The Project Manager also supports the successful acquisition and tendering of various projects within the heavy civil/infrastructure sector, as well as supporting other business segments in pursuit of other projects. This is a unique opportunity where you will get significant exposure to all aspects of the business
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as primary lead on job site – Collaboration and coordination with all project stakeholders ensuring delivery on all actions.
- Responsible for overall planning and scheduling of the project including reporting and monitoring – Monitor the overall progress of the project on an ongoing basis and take corrective action where necessary.
- Manage and prioritize the project budget – Prepare budgets, forecasts and reduce risk through managing scope and contract change.
- Negotiates, analyzes, and prepares subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and cost control budgets
- Ensure that Company policies and procedures are followed in all aspects of project execution.
- Identify project concerns and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects. Develop a plan to minimize detrimental impacts and mitigate risks.
- Ensure all scope and contract changes are submitted and approved by the customer.
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Company’s Safety and Quality Assurance Policy.
- Manage the performance and delivery of subcontractors.
- Oversee a team of Project Coordinators
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 8-10 years’ industry experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Project.
- Scheduling experience and analysis skills – Cost analysis, control and reporting
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Full-cycle project management experience.
- Excellent communication skills with experience working in large cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record in the delivery of projects on schedule and within budget
- Strong understanding of the local market and subcontractors
