Project Manager

at  Nhwelmen Construction

PROJECT MANAGER

Nhwelmen Construction is seeking a Project Manager to join our team. This position is based out of our Kamloops office but travel to project sites will be required as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of Project Management experience;
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Technologist diploma;
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, cost control, scheduling and safety regulations
• Ability to take on unique challenges daily, with the responsibility of keeping a project on schedule and in budget.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Willing to travel out of town;
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC Health & Safety legislation and regulations;
• Must possess a vail class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract;
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
  Location: This position will be based out of Kamloops, British Columbia with travel to other areas within the interior region.
  Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% indigenous owned company and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

• Anticipates project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay.
• Ensures project deliverables and plans are prepared and issued to the client in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Develops and monitors resource requirements for the project, coordinates with other personnel and operating divisions to optimize corporate resource utilization.
• Provides positive safety and quality leadership throughout the duration of the project.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to monitor financial aspects of the contract to protect both parties’ interests.
• Monitors construction progress and updates the Superintendent to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolves problems proactively.
• Regularly monitors and reviews project cost variances, providing feedback to project teams as appropriate.
• Demonstrate leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project.
• Has working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes.
• Develop, maintain, and drive the construction schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent.
• Evaluate workmanship and quality and abide by the company Quality Management program.
• Work with the project team to issue material purchase orders and confirms receipt of materials and return of equipment.
• Maintain a thorough daily report that accurately tracks site progress, events, inspections, and other relevant information.
• Capable of identifying constructability issues in moderately complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule.