Project Manager; Major Projects), Infrastructure | General Contractor | Van

Leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Project Manager to join their Major Projects team in Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto locations. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Reporting to the Major Projects Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for providing overall administrative direction, technical expertise and support to project teams on a number of projects or one very large project.

• Ultimately responsible for the Project and Project Team’s performance including:
• Timely procurement of materials, parts, tools and equipment
• Schedule durations & resource level estimating and planning, schedule adherence during execution work ensuring end date completion as per schedule
• Achieving Project objectives (safety, environment, cost, schedule, quality and performance) within areas of responsibility
• Lead/Participate in constructability reviews and construction readiness assessments
• Confirmation of support service requirements
• Attendance at weekly scope progress meetings
• Improve communication flow between the Project’s Management Team
• Liaise and co-ordinate work task activities with other Construction Managers allocated to the Project’s scopes.
• Undertake self-assessment/audit exercises to identify problem areas/processes to allow continual department improvement.
• Review ‘critical path scopes of work’ plans and ensure safety & efficiency is incorporated
• Continually focus on areas of improvement
• Identify ‘scope risks’, record in Project Risk Register advising the scopes Project Manager and applicable Project Construction Managers of such risks.
• Maintain excellent relationships with owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors, public.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented on projects.
• Be an ambassador of the company both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with union obligations.
• Ensure project profitability, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
• Develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Ensure project teams submit monthly performance status reports regarding cost forecast, schedule and cash flow.
• Review and update schedule, cost forecast and cash flow with Project Team monthly.
• Ensure appropriate usage of administrative procedures (Prolog, CGC, Filing system, etc.).
• Develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Assist project team to develop and monitor the project schedule.
• Ensure project safety standards and environmental programs are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure resolution of all project disputes.
• Ensure optimum utilization of labour, material and other resources across all projects.
• Assist project team in establishing the construction plan and engineering methods.
• Participate in project administration as necessary.
• Supervise, mentor, coach and train project personnel.
• Assist in securing new work by participating in estimates, working with subcontractors and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
• Participate in tender closings.

• Education to include a four-year engineering degree, technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of construction experience.
• Experience in Design Build or P3 projects
• Experienced in working in Joint Venture’s with international partners
• The proven ability to successfully manage large and complex construction projects.
• The proven ability to effectively manage company administrative and field staff on major projects.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), industry practices, estimating/budgeting, scheduling and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve project disputes with no management assistance.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, MS Word and Excel.

• Commitment to Safety
• Drive for Results
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work

• Supervise and assign responsibilities…