Project Manager

at  Walters Group Inc

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.
At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.
We’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada’s Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We’re committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.
If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering, project management, business administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a mid-level or higher project manager, with at least 5 years of running complex projects.
• Demonstrable record of project management on a major high value construction projects within the expected scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Experience must span the full cycle of a project.
• Demonstrated familiarity with PMP Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).
• Knowledge of the Tekla System or other equivalent systems (e.g.: AutoCAD).
• Knowledge in structural steel fabrication, connections and erection practices.
• Knowledge of construction methods, contingency planning; value added techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant Environmental & H&S Legislation.
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• Ability to handle a variety of constituencies, juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities.
• Organizational skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, MS Project, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Assists in preparing bid packages/proposals by engaging experts in engineering, designers/detailers, estimators, production and constriction in providing the necessary information in order to build a competitive bid.
• Integrates all the processes and functions involved in the project, including planning, engineering, design, construction, and other technical functions. Coordinates actions and decisions with these elements, resolving conflicts and settling issues arising by dealing with technical managers and Squad Leaders who are responsible for their respective technical phase of the project.
• Reviews specifications and drawings to ensure understanding of what’s required within the contract and from the client, engaging Field Services and Engineering in the divisioning and sequencing of the project in the initial phase of preparing the plan, to ensure “constructability” in the field.
• Provides oversight on day-to-day project delivery activities, assuring compliance with applicable statutory and contractual requirements.
• Visits job sites with the client, building relationships and ensuring the project is moving along on target and issues and problems in the field are being resolved.
• Anticipates problems and proactively consults with other senior managers in identifying issues that may hinder the success of a project. Develops strategies and presents solutions to affected groups such as engineering, production, construction, union officials and others.
• Assigns duties within the project team and renders necessary technical assistance to assure compliance with project budget, criteria, and deadlines.
• Manages the activities of the project team to assure steady workflow, maximum production, compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements and efficiency of operations