Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager leads, directs, and exercises functional authority over all aspects of construction/maintenance projects including planning, organizing, budgeting, cost reporting and mentorship of Junior employees. Ensures that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on schedule and within budget, and that quality and safety standards are met. Directs staff in successfully accomplishing goals and objectives.

• Prepares written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status;
• Responsible for ensuring start-up and project close-out and process and documentation;
• Prepares and presents formal job update/status of project(s);
• Monitors and enforces safety programs;
• Organizes and conducts meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements;
• Leads all project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules;
• Trains, and manages performance of staff;
• Acts as a resource in the estimation process to provide input on strategy and production rates;
• Monitors and oversees field operations, quality, productivity, progress, and safety of employees and subcontractors. Ensure Superintendent follows the work plan;
• Oversees financial aspects of contracts;
• Identify changes, conflicts and opportunities and implements the plan;
• Provides technical assistance and recommends construction methods and equipment;
• Monitors and oversees the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confers with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations;
• Interface with regulatory authorities.
• Reviews project tender proposals and plans to gain an understanding of the project requirements (time frame, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials and equipment requirements) necessary to complete the project within the required time frame;
• Collaborates with the Project Director or Construction Manager to review work plans and staffing for each phase of the project to ensure that all projects are appropriately resourced;
• Company representative for the project and point person for communication with consultant, client, owner or owner’s representative;
• Develops an execution work plan that outlines staffing, materials, equipment, subcontracting, and other services that are necessary to deliver the project on time and within budget;

• Occasional exposure to outdoor construction sites in all weather conditions may be required;
• A minimum of 7 years of recent related project management experience in a utility/heavy civil construction or maintenance environment, including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities;
• Track record of successfully planning and executing projects on schedule and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), resource management, material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality;
• Flex Work (Possibility) - Hybrid position
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field of study such as Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management;

• Salary Range:$140,000 - $165,000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Employer RRSP match
• Work may be in urban, rural or isolated areas. Accommodations and transportation will be provided, if required.
• Competitive Time Off Policy
• Company events