Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Understand, manage and execute technical and administrative contract documents including drawings, specifications and background documents on an IO (Infrastructure Ontario) Project under the direction of a Project Director and\or Senior PM under the VP - Construction;
• Acquire, develop, manage and execute the necessary technical and administrative information from the various persons, trades, local authorities, owner(s) etc. to execute the proejct;
• Manage a project team on-site with true leadership, ethics, integrity and collaboration while maintaining safety, environment, quality and schedule as key success pillars ;
• Develop and Manage monthly billings and identiy, report and manage contract and subcontract changes
• Prepare, develop, manage and resolve contract and subcontract claims in accordance to the contract
• Mentor and develop junior staff members, providing guidance on project management best practices and career growth;
• Lead projects in uncharted territory, developing innovative solutions when traditional approaches may not be sufficient;
• Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work;
• Draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors;
• Develop the prevention program requested for CNESST and monitor it on site;
• Establish the schedule (dates, main stages of construction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly;
• Inform the superintendent of the project and discuss with him and the director of the proposed methods;
• Place orders for critical materials, negotiate prices and prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the senior project manager and or project director, for subcontractors;
• Coordinate and participate in various meetings;
• Establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client, etc.
• Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like construction\project management or engineering or equivalent,
• Relevant 5 to 7 years’ experience in construction project management;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• Master of MS Office, especially MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
• Shows initiative and leadership;
• Strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;
• Must be eligible and able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance
• Experience in working on Infrastructure Ontario (IO) Project(s) especially working with IO`s new project management software, Kahua
• Experience in construction of large scale complex masonry finished wall project(s)
• Experience in construction of detention center projects