Responsibilities:
Plan, schedule, organize, direct and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
Handle project administration, including drawing revisions, RFI's, product submittals, shop drawing submittals and site instructions. Ensure the correct info is provided to field staff and updated accordingly.
Monitor projects to ensure labour, material and equipment costs align with project progress and remaining schedule.
Prepare and review project schedules. Coordinate with clients and field staff to ensure work areas are ready and proper workforce is allocated.
Review drawing revisions, site instructions and PCO's and estimate change orders for any additional work.
Prepare monthly progress invoices, statutory declarations, schedule of values, etc.
Prepare monthly work in progress reports and review with management/owners.
Coordinate with engineer and prepare shop drawings using AutoCAD.
Arrange accommodations for traveling workers.
Assist with purchase orders on back-up basis.
Contact local union reps for worker requests, submit dispatch requests.
Be able to pre-emptively identify potential supply chain issues, labour shortages, or project shortfalls. Come up with and execute contingency plans to minimize financial or schedule loss and keep the project on track.
Dispute resolution at all levels of the project.
Risk management, risk mitigation.
Prepare subcontracts and coordinate the work of subcontractors, ensure no scope gaps exist and subcontractors are able to complete the work on budget and schedule.
Ensure good lines of communication exist between senior management, the Owner, and field staff.
Qualifications:
Completion of a Construction Management diploma or Engineering degree preferred.
Completion of or working towards completion of the PMP designation is an asset.
Minimum 3 to 5 years work experience on commercial or industrial projects.
Ability to organize, develop, communicate, and execute on budgets, schedule, quality, risks etc.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn other software programs as required.
In-depth understanding of prevailing project management methods.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in both team and self-directed environments