JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible for on-budget, on-spec, and on-time management/coordination of all projects for a small, niche application supply/installation construction company.

The Project Manager reports directly to the President of a 18-person company and works cooperatively with the other members of the Management Team, consisting of the President, Estimator/Salesman, the Construction Superintendent, and the Administration/Accounting Manager. The management team will have access to a project coordinator / assistant as to distribute the work load as required.

Installations are carried out by 2- or 3-person teams consisting of an experienced foreman and 1 or 2 installers. Projects vary widely in scope from small projects requiring a Crew for roughly ½ day to large projects requiring a Crew for several weeks on site (large projects may take several years from kick-off to final certification). Overall project load approximately $5M to $7M. There are multiple projects that are active at any one time. The job is located in Dundas, Ontario. The majority of our project sites are within Southern/Central Ontario however some across Canada.

The preferred Candidate will have construction trades experience and have a proven track record of more responsible positions in Project Management or Coordination/Site Supervision, and be looking to the next level in a Project Management capacity. They will have experience and knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques and overall experience and understanding of the construction industry.

Training and support for Industry-specific codes and standards (CSA, UL, NFPA) will be provided as part of the training process, although knowledge of this industry is an asset.

PROJECT RELATED COMPETENCIES

· Working in conjunction with the management team and the project coordinator :

· Reviews purchase orders and/or sub-contract documents from the client and along with the estimator, reviews project scope and identifies risks and omissions. Takes control of the project.

· Develops scope/time budget package for each project and assigns and reviews with Foreman

· Prepares and delivers required project start-up documents (shop drawings, schedules, safety documentation, certifications, forms, etc.)

· Analyses client-reviewed shop drawings, answers questions and makes changes as required prior to scheduling installation.

• Identifies and schedules resources needed (labour, special material, equipment rentals, utility locates, etc.)
• Manage the quantity of installation staff to fulfill the needs of the projects including recruitment of new personnel, interviews, new installer orientation, layoff recommendations, etc.
• Working with the Construction Superintendent, assigns projects to Foremen/Crews
• Manages up to six (6) 2-3 person crews: orientation training, assigning, scheduling, monitoring work quality and productivity, coaching, mentoring, and disciplining installation employees.

· Working with the estimator, reviews, understands and tracks project budget (time, material, third party resources) and compares to pricing estimate on a continuous basis. Recognizes problems and takes steps to rectify.

· Reviews, understands and tracks project specifications (codes and standards, project-specific requirements)

· Reviews, understands and tracks project schedule. Internal software is available for this task.

· Coordinates project execution with client; negotiates changes of scope/costs if applicable

• Prepares input for monthly progress draws
• Resolves/escalates client/project issues
• Minimizes our exposure to risk on project

· Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

· Arranges for Union Labour, if required; manages project-related Union interface

· Manages project budget

· Supports bidding/quotation process

· As the Company Safety Officer, responsible for the Safety Manual, Safety Training of personnel, management of safety equipment, Third-Party safety accreditations, Site Safety Plans, etc. Investigates and reports WSIB claims.

· Reviews inventory of materials with the shop foreman and places order to our suppliers to maintain inventory for the installations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Understanding

• Possesses good understanding of construction industry practices, requirements and principles
• Possesses excellent understanding of safety policies and procedures and their importance to the health and safety of our personnel and our company
• Understands applicable codes and standards and construction contracts
• Understands interaction between our trade and other related trades
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our companies capabilities
• Maintains awareness of competitive technologies and general trends in our industry
• Possesses excellent skills in support of activities (Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook365, Mircosoft Teams)

Communication

• Effectively communicates with the installation personnel including skilled and unskilled labour.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to management
• Keeps informed of project progress
• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to management

Business Development

• Understands and manages project budgets
• Understands our pricing model and billing procedures
• Assures project documents are completed and signed as appropriate
• Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project
• Manages, maintains and develops daily relationships with our customers
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions

REQUIREMENTS

· 7-15 years experience in the construction industry

· 5-7 years as construction project supervisor/site manager/project manager

· Direct trade experience in architectural (e.g. roofing), electrical, (preferred) or general trades

· Direct experience supervising trade workers

· Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook). Additional skills in Microsoft Project and AutoCAD and Microsoft Teams, would be an asset)

· Experience in budgeting projects (time/materials/sub-contracts)

· Direct trade (hands-on) experience would be an asset

· Knowledge of Lightning Protection Systems would be an asset

Company DescriptionDominion Lightning Rod Co. Ltd. is engaged in the design, manufacture, installation, inspection, and certification of Lightning Protection Systems in Canada. Since 1898, and now in our sixth generation, we have been proudly owned and operated by the Cliff family of Dundas, Ontario.Company DescriptionDominion Lightning Rod Co. Ltd. is engaged in the design, manufacture, installation, inspection, and certification of Lightning Protection Systems in Canada. Since 1898, and now in our sixth generation, we have been proudly owned and operated by the Cliff family of Dundas, Ontario.