Program development Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Description

Brief Overview:

The Project Manager reports to the Senior Project Manager and is accountable for the overall project performance, planning and development including, cost, quality, safety, and schedule. They maintain excellent relationships with owner, designer, consultants, subcontractors and public. The Project Manager provides leadership and mentorship to the project team.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for all contract document, Request for Information, Site Instruction, and Submittal controls and distribution procedures. Ensures all project correspondence and records are properly managed and maintained by the team.
• Collaborates with the superintendent to establish the major construction work plans and engineering methods. Provides input to the method from a cost perspective.
• In conjunction with the Superintendent, develops and puts the Project Execution Plan in place (including project procedures, project and contract requirements) and ensures it is communicated and understood. Chairs project startup meetings.
• Chairs, and minute, Project OAC & Construction Progress Meetings. Conducts weekly team huddle is chaired by the superintendent.
• Accountable for project profitability including the budget/cost control system preparation, maintenance, and forecasting.
• Manage the project Change Management process to ensure additions to contract are properly notified, addressed and closed out.
• Procurement of all Trades in all Divisions for the project, unless noted as Owners in the Contract.
• Enforces contractual responsibilities and resolving disputes. Ensuring the project is completed in compliance with the contract requirements.
• Identifies, tracks, and mitigates risk throughout the project life cycle. Ensuring scope is covered and risks are allocated to the appropriate parties.
• Ensures that the project team is efficient, and tasks are completed timely. Making sure the team is “Doing what we are saying we will do”. Provides mentorship and feedback to the project team regarding expectations and can delegate work & scopes accordingly.
• Oversight of project schedule, task definition and breakdowns. Ensuring compliance by all parties with the schedule. Regular schedule progress reporting and updates oversight.
• Management of internal project close-out including archiving of documents and producing the final project report. Plan for contract close out, including occupancy, commissioning, and maintenance and warranty manuals.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts and monitoring their progress, schedule, and risk of default. Handle all change orders, including negotiating, processing and assessing cost and schedule impact.
• Liaise with the accounting team in preparing the monthly billing to ensure subcontractor and supplier invoices are approved and tracks costs to ensure budgets are maintained.
• Primary point of contact for escalated issues with Clients, Consultants and Subcontractors.
• Promotes a team atmosphere to give the most opportunity for the team to learn from each other. Coaches project team to ensure they are performing in their roles well and provided opportunities to take on stretch assignments and learn roles of their supervisors.
• Management of Prime Contract between CCM and Owner to ensure compliance and profitability. Including Notifications as required by the Contract due to defaults by Trades or Owner.

Qualifications

Required:

• Post-secondary education degree or diploma in a construction related area of study.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of direct project management work experience working in high-rise / ICI construction.
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and company operations specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Thorough knowledge of quality management, risk management practices and techniques, procurement, construction documents, contracts and contract law, project reporting and scheduling & constructability.
• Strong conflict management skills and the ability to be persuasive and motivating.
• Ability to lead a team and develop talent.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with all business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Desired:

• Previous experience working with Procore, Jonas and/ or Microsoft SharePoint
• PMP Certification
• Previous field experience working in the construction industry.
• Gold Seal Certification
• Understand the High Standards of Quality Assurance
• Be willing to “Do what it takes”
• Ability to lead and work inside of a Large Dynamic Team. We want Team Players

Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this role is $120,000 - $170,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Extensive Health and Dental Program
• RRSP Program – Company Matching
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation Day Program
• Professional Development
• Personal Days
• Employee Discount Program
• Fun Company Events
• Community Initiatives
• Health and Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Lunch and Learns

Our Hiring Practices:

Clark Construction Management's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Clark Construction Management is committed to accessibility for all, and we approach accessibility from an inclusive perspective and will do everything reasonable to accommodate.

Clark Construction Management does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or make decisions regarding candidates during the hiring process. Job postings may be distributed to third-party job platforms through our recruitment systems. While Clark Construction Management does not use AI directly, these platforms may use automated or AI-enabled features as part of their platform functionality; however, such features do not influence candidate screening or hiring decisions made by the company.

This job posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Clark Construction management is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.