Fuze HR Solutions Inc. - 173 Jobs
Dartmouth, NS
Posted 3 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Management
Our client is looking for a Project Manager to participate in the estimating process as well as plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will maintain clear communication with colleagues, site workers, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure projects achieve exceptional results.This dynamic team is the right fit for you if you have a strong background in building construction and are passionate about delivering top-tier service to customers. You thrive on bridging information gaps, coordinating tasks among multiple stakeholders, and finding satisfaction in ensuring the seamless execution of a project. You are a collaborative team player with a natural ability to manage conflict and build strong working relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule & Cost Management: Create and maintain project schedules and cost projections for awarded work, including daily tracking and adjustment of work-in-progress to meet contractual performance conditions.
- Estimating Support: Participate in the estimating process to finalize contract-ready budgets prior to job kickoff, and develop estimates for scope-of-work changes throughout an active project.
- Contracts & Compliance: Negotiate agreement terms, draft contracts, and obtain necessary permits and licenses while continuously identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks.
- Client Relations: Lead customer communication and maintain high levels of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle, including attending regular progress meetings.
- Resource Allocation: Ensure job sites are fully equipped with the correct permits, tools, materials, and machinery, and maintain accurate inventory tracking.
- Project Oversight: Direct construction projects from concept to handover, ensuring both onsite and offsite compliance with building safety regulations, quality standards, and proper construction methodologies.
- Site Coordination: Partner with the Site Supervisor to effectively coordinate and direct construction personnel and subcontractors.
- Reporting: Prepare accurate internal and external reports regarding job status, timelines, and budgets.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Plan ahead to mitigate potential bottlenecks and resolve emerging issues using solutions that align with client expectations.
- Education: A degree or certificate in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management and estimating, with a proven track record in cost control and budget management.
- Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Canadian Building Code.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in scheduling, with hands-on experience managing purchase orders, project documentation, and contract drafting.
- Interpersonal Skills: Possess exceptional negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This position is based in Dartmouth, NS.
This is a full-time position in the Skilled Trades and Labour category.
You’ll schedule and manage costs, support estimating, draft contracts, obtain permits, lead client communications, coordinate resources, oversee projects from concept to handover, and report on timelines and budgets.
A degree or certificate in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred, along with a minimum of 5 years of construction project management and estimating experience.
Strong proficiency in scheduling, experience managing purchase orders and project documentation, and contract drafting are required, plus knowledge of the Canadian Building Code.
The role involves leading client communication, coordinating with the Site Supervisor, ensuring permits and tools are in place, and maintaining inventory and safety/compliance on site.
The position requires preparing accurate internal and external reports on job status, timelines, and budgets, and proactively solving problems to meet client expectations.
