Junior Project Manager
Build Nova Scotia -
2 Jobs
Halifax, NS
Posted 2 days ago
Job Details:
In-person
$1,501 - $2,063 / week
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
As a Junior Project Manager at Build Nova Scotia, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful execution of various projects within our organization. Working closely with managers and senior project managers, you will contribute to project planning, monitoring, and coordination. Your attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a team will be crucial to ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in construction project planning, including defining scope, design development, objectives, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain project schedules and timelines.
- Monitor and track project progress in all phases, identifying potential issues and taking corrective actions.
- Assist in resource allocation and management to ensure projects are adequately staffed.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and status updates.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
- Support the identification and management of project risks and issues.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to the development of project strategies.
- Participate and support in all project phases including planning, design, estimating, tendering and construction administration, close out and commissioning.
- Help ensure that projects are completed within scope, time, and budget constraints.
- Meeting scheduling, note taking, other general office tasks as required.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing construction projects
- Strong business acumen and an understanding of dealing with project budgets, schedules, and technical requirements. Preference may be given to candidates with an understanding of PM software and SAP.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore).
- Basic understanding of construction and project management methodologies.
- Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Previous experience or internship in project management is a plus.
- Must have sound stakeholder management skills, the ability to adapt quickly and respond to a changing environment.
- Presentation, consultation, negotiation, and consensus building skills are also desired.
At least one of the following:
- Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng) with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS) or must be enrolled as an EIT with ENS (If the latter, the applicant must provide a letter from the ENS confirming enrollment).
- Licenced Architect with Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) or enrolled in IAP. (If the latter, the applicant must provide a letter from the NSAA confirming enrollment).
- Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with appropriate technical and project management experience.
Company Website:
http://www.buildns.ca
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