The Opportunity

L.J. Barton Mechanical Inc. (L.J. Barton) is currently looking for a full-time Senior Construction Project Manager to join our dynamic team! This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader and project management professional in the industrial, commercial, institutional and design build construction industries. Working with a diverse group of industry professionals and tradespeople, this position offers comprehensive compensation including competitive wages (salary range of $125-$150k per year, negotiable based on credentials), vacation entitlements, access to the group benefits and pension plan, and ongoing learning opportunities. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Overview

The Senior Construction Project Manager role combines project management with team leadership and mentorship. This individual ensures the success of the entire portfolio of projects across the Company's Mechanical Construction division by supporting and ensuring consistency throughout our team of experienced Project Managers. In essence, they are the Project Manager of the Project Management team.

What You Bring

7-10 years of progressive experience in construction project management.
Project portfolio that includes experience in mechanical systems.
Knowledge of multi-trade disciplines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
Experience using Jonas Construction Software is an asset.
Diploma in architectural technology, engineering, project management, or equivalent is an asset.
Proven communication skills through collaboration with all project stakeholders.
Ability to develop long-lasting relationships with clients, consultants, and team members.
Demonstrated leadership and motivation with ability to bring a project team together and execute effectively.
Team-focused with the ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks and managing time to meet competing deadlines.
A positive outlook and continuous improvement mindset.

Keys to Success

At L.J. Barton, we think of our team as a family and seek individuals who will contribute positively to this atmosphere, supporting one another and our customers by remaining Reliable, Resourceful, and Responsive.

Reliable - Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Resourceful - Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Responsive - Reacting quickly and positively. Responding readily and with interest or enthusiasm.

What You'll Do

Project Management:

Responsible for multiple projects of various sizes congruently.
Accountable for the project's overall execution, budget, and master schedule.
Ensures work is being executed in compliance with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and Health and Safety policies.
Fully understands each project's scope of work, including the plans, specifications, and bid inclusions and exclusions.
Responsible for financial performance of the project; controls expenses and costs and takes action as required to keep the project on budget.
Procures equipment and material according to project specifications and to meet the project schedule.
Creates and maintains project schedules, monitoring progress against established milestones, and identifying and mitigating potential delays.
Identifies potential project risks, developing mitigation plans, and escalating issues as needed.
Negotiates and implements change orders, and identifies impacts to the contract.
Maintains close contact with clients, providing regular updates, and managing communication with all stakeholders, including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Supports Foremen - ensures they have what they need to get the job done and helps to remove barriers onsite.
Reviews and negotiates contracts with subcontractors and suppliers and manages contract administration through the project lifecycle.
Proactively identifies and resolves project issues, including those related to scheduling, budgeting, quality, and safety.
Ensures all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards.
Manages project closeout, ensuring all project documentation is complete and accurate.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

Leads and mentors project teams, including Project Managers and field staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Appropriately allocates and tracks departmental resources.
Leads departmental meetings to monitor progress on tasks and procedures.
Ensures projects are being managed in adherence to the company's Standard Operating Procedures.
Attends and ensures various project meetings take place (i.e., Award, Start up, Progress, and Close-out).
Ensures the existence and implementation of company quality control program.
Supports Project Managers in developing and implementing project plans (i.e., internal scheduling, resource management, etc.).
Ensures preconstruction tasks are executed in a timely manner (i.e., purchase orders, shop drawings, material ordering, etc.).
Participates in the development of milestones for each project with the leadership team.
Assists in ensuring adherence to the company Health and Safety program by project leadership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Work Location: In person