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Construction Project Manager - Interior Renovations
- Listed: 05 Apr 2024
- Building & Construction
- Ontario - GTA
The role of Project Manager is to lead the effective management of construction projects by coordinating the efforts of a team and, third-party contractors or consultants, to meet or exceed our Client’s expectations of quality, safety
and delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently leads the management process of multiple and concurrent construction projects with limited guidance through prioritizing project activities and exercising influence over project team
- Sets priorities, allocates tasks and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones
- Plans and prepares, maintains and updates construction projects and schedules in conjunction with the Site Superintendent, Estimating team, and project stakeholders
- Assumes overall responsibility for project progress and, cooperates fully with the Site Superintendent to deliver within scope, budget and requirements
- Communicates project status to relevant stakeholders to develop relationships and ensure repeat business
- Coordinates, manages and communicates with all subcontractors to effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labor, schedule and payment disputes; evaluates solutions and takes the initiative to ensure the best solution is delivered
- Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans
- Attends meetings and performs routine site visits to monitor construction progress and compliance with the contract requirements
- Conducts meetings, issues minutes and prepares reports to communicate the status of assigned projects
- Prepares and maintains all project management related documents and reports
- Processes contract drawings and specifications and ensures that construction scope is built in accordance with the latest set of documents
- Identifies scope changes, if any, between “issued for construction” drawings and “tender” package drawings
- Oversees, in conjunction with the Site Superintendent, labor and material costs to ensure the budget is not compromised
- Monitors costs, reviews and approves project invoices and prepare progress billing
- Complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements
- Ensures construction project files and documents are prepared, shared and logged with a high level of accuracy and within required timeframes
- Provides document turnover at completion of project: project close-out documentation, including as-built drawings, manuals, warranties, building permits, etc.
- Provides other duties as requested and required
Education and certificates
- University or College Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Technical or business related curriculum or equivalent professional experience
- Valid G Driver’s license
Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills
- 5+ years of experience within ICI Construction environment (renovation, new build, interior fit-ups)
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and their impact on project activities
- Proficient computer skills in MS products
Skills, Abilities, Competencies
- Effective decision-making skills through use of sound judgement and technical knowledge
- Influencing and relationship management skills focused on adept customer-service and ensuring client’s needs are met and dealt with professionally
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills with the ability to influence
- Expert project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple conflicting priorities
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities and make decisions
- Strong computer aptitude and capability to learn new applications
- May be required to respond to facilities situations as required after hours
