Project Manager

at  IDL Projects Inc

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager provides guidance to the project team and is responsible for the smooth operation and successful completion of construction projects; ensuring the project is completed on schedule and on budget. Participates in the project from conceptualization through organization, implementation, and contract close-out.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or diploma in Construction, Engineering, Red-Seal Journeyman Certificate or related discipline
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role in the construction industry
• This is also a great opportunity for a superintendent, project engineer or general foreman with formal training in construction or project management and is looking to take on more responsibility and develop their career
• Experience working with a general contractor in the ICI sector preferred
• Familiar with construction terms, practices, scheduling, costs and budgets
• Experience developing traditional hard bid estimates and knowledge of construction costs and budgets, preference given to applicants that have design-build experience bringing conceptual estimate to a hard bid
• Ability to effectively plan and adhere to the project schedule
• Capacity to motivate, lead, and boost morale of teams
• Strong negotiation, organization, time management and coordination skills
• Logical decision-making ability and the capacity to handle pressure
• Proven ability to build successful teams, effectively motivate people and maintain relationships
• Outstanding communication skills and confident interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form
• Intermediate user of Excel, Word, Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Project

• Performs a key role in project planning, budgeting, and the identification of required resources
• Prepares a detailed construction execution schedule and ensures activities move according to the schedule
• Reviews and understands the complete contract and negotiates out any unacceptable terms and conditions
• Completes value engineering and constructability analysis
• Provides clear direction to project team and ensures optimum utilization of resources (labour, materials, and equipment)
• Ensures site safety and environmental standards are met or exceeded and performs risk assessment and mitigation
• Obtains all necessary permits and licenses
• Negotiates and prepares initial contracts and negotiates revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with subcontractors and suppliers
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes, regulations, procedures and other requirements that affect the success of the project
• Develops, implements and oversees effective quality control programs
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
• Takes action to manage and mitigate the effects of delays, inclement weather, or emergencies
• May perform other related duties as required