Senior Project Manager

Description

• Oversee construction tenders and negotiations.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including scouting for potential candidates in the market, conducting interviews and approving new hires.
• Manage project pre-construction.
• Attend and participate in Quarterly forecasting review meetings with management.
• Monitor and report on project schedules and costs, margins and profitability.
• Identify ongoing resource requirements based on current and upcoming projects. Update manpower schedule.
• Track project execution lessons learned and share with the team for continuous improvement.
• Oversight of project estimating; including subcontractor solicitation, through to subcontract buyout and contracting.
• Act as an escalation point to resolve issues referred by the Client and/or project team.
• Build and lead a strong team that delivers profitable projects. Provide effective direction, coaching and support.
• Play a key role in securing new work by participating in project budgeting and estimates, working with subcontractors and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
• Monitor legal, contractual, and financial aspects of construction projects and develop and implement actions to mitigate potential risks and challenges.
• Develop long lasting client relationships by managing client expectations and ensuring construction activities are aligned with federal requirements.
• Implement and monitor governance.
• Manage performance of team and provide ongoing feedback. Conduct annual reviews of direct reports and recommend/approve compensation adjustments. Conduct performance improvement and/or termination meetings.
• Review all construction cost reports and forecasts looking for early warning signs of potential risk and developing effective plans to overcome/mitigate.

Requirements

We are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager to join our Vancouver team. As Senior PM, you will primarily provide oversight and/or directly manage projects, ensuring corporate goals for safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability are met.

• Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Project, etc) and project management software like CMIC and PlanGrid.
• Knowledge of the local and national construction market including costs of labour & resources.
• Experience with construction management contracts.
• Successful completion of post-secondary education in relevant field such as engineering, construction management, construction project management, architecture studies, mechanical engineering.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to recognize, prioritize and mitigate project risks.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and serve as a role model and mentor.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Over 7+ years of project management experience delivering multimillion dollar interior commercial construction projects at a general contractor level.
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process, and sequence.
• Strong financial knowledge and understanding of construction costs.
• Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.
• Detail oriented, results driven with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

YOUR COMPENSATION

• $100,000 - $185,000 annually.
• Wellness & Life Balance: Through our Employee Assistance Program we offer wellness tools for employees and their families, as well as a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.
• Health & Dental benefits: Such as prescription drug coverage, medical services, dental and vision as well as a Health Spending Account of $750 (minimum) to use as you like to top up our benefit programs.
• Summer hours: Get a head start on your weekends from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving
• Safety: We prioritize safety at GB, with daily safety activities woven into our operations and safety programming throughout the year. We also offer a $400 Boot Allowance every two years to ensure employees have access to CSA approved safety boots.
• Service and Referral Rewards: We appreciate our employees’ commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards, (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!)
• Investing in your future: We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• On-site and in-office. This is not a hybrid or remote role.
• Primary work location is 900 West Hastings Street, Vancouver with potential for work-related travel.
• Professional Development & training: Expand your knowledge through various internal training programs and support of your professional certification goals.
• Fun Team and Volunteer Events: Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community.
• Green space: Enjoy the fresh air and amazing view from our outdoor space, patio and BBQ facilities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance