Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

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Reporting to the subsidiary Director or Operations Manager for the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, as project manager you will be providing leadership to a team of engineers, project coordinator(s) and site superintendent(s) in the successful planning and implementation of medium to large civil construction projects. The project manager is accountable for delivering project(s) on time and budget, while maximizing financial returns to the organization.

With a focus on safety, the project manager is providing leadership in the development of project execution plans, detailed project scheduling activities, develop and monitor project budgets and expenditures, and maintain positive relationships with project clients.

• Ensure project(s) meet anticipated schedules, stay within budget, meets client expectations and are executed at highest level of quality
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Prepare and manage project budget/itemized costs, construction schedules and milestones, and monitor project’s progress
• Tender, review, approve and award all sub-trades in conjunction with Estimator. Coordinate sub-trades work activities. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations with Site Superintendents, ensuring quality control
• Develop quantity and material take offs for estimation and budget preparations
• Direct the purchase of building materials and equipment
• Monitor site safey compliance in accordance with OSHA standard
• Review and approve all supplier and subcontractor invoices and weekly time sheets for field workers
• Manage and execute the Contemplated Change Order (CCO), Change Order (CO) and Change Directive (CD) are processed in a timely manner, responding to the time frames requested by the Client and contract specifications. In all cases, follow-up until an approved CO is received within the timelines of contract specifications.

• Provide direction for construction methodologies and direct designers in the completion of detailed designs and construction drawing preparation
• Prepare technical specifications for construction services, utilities and works
• Analyse and provides feedback on reports, design and analysis completed by third parties including engineering firms, architects and technical consultants
• Prepare and lead execution of project environmental management plan including all waste management, contaminant management, water and soil protection, and mitigation for impacts to wildlife and species at risk
• Oversee all civil quality control and quality assurance programs including materials testing programs (aggregate and concrete), and quality assurance programs (site survey benchmarks, reinforcing steel inspections, installation tolerances, etc.).

• Represent the company in direct communication with clients, project stakeholders, regulatory bodies, partners and the general public
• Maintain effective communication with senior management and the project team, ensuring relevant project updates are communicated effectively
• Prepare various documents such as technical documents, meeting minutes, project progress status and change order summaries
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Client, Consultants, Architects, Designers, Provincial/Municipal Inspectors, Site Superintendents and Sub-Trades
• Ensure Site Superintendents are up to date in regards to on site project documentation including but not limited to legislative requirements

• BSc/BA in engineering, or civil construction or equivalent relevant project experience
• PMP certification with PMI
• PE designation is an asset

• 10+ years experience as construction project manager with specific experience in managing large civil construction projects in excess of $25 million
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial Health and Safety Regulations
• Abili…