Project Manager

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Understand, manage and execute technical andadministrative contract documents including drawings, specifications andbackground documents on an IO (Infrastructure Ontario) Project under thedirection of a Project Director and\or Senior PM under the VP - Construction;
  
• Acquire, develop, manage and execute the necessarytechnical 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, reportand manage contract and subcontract changes
  
• Prepare, develop, manage and resolve contract andsubcontract claims in accordance to the contract
  
• Mentor and develop junior staff members, providingguidance on project management best practices and career growth;
  
• Leadprojects in uncharted territory, developing innovative solutions whentraditional approaches may not be sufficient;
  
• Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the executionof the work;
  
• Draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms andaward them to subcontractors;
  
• Develop the prevention program requested for CNESST andmonitor it on site;
  
• Establish the schedule (dates, main stages ofconstruction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the projectand monitor it weekly;
  
• Inform the superintendent of the project and discusswith him and the director of the proposed methods;
  
• Place orders for critical materials, negotiate pricesand prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the senior projectmanager and or project director, for subcontractors;
  
• Coordinate and participate in various meetings;
  
• Establish and maintain a professional and continuouspositive 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
  

Benefits