Project Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead to join our team, working for our major automotive client.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Lead :

• Manage overall project schedule and budget including management reporting.
• Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, budget, safety, and current open issues.
• Monitor contractor performance as to cost and schedule performance tracking.
• Development of detailed user criteria documentation for the building expansion activities.
• Development of scope of work for the procurement of AE and construction type services.
• Manage Project Engineers to review Specifications, Utility Standards, Drawing Reviews, and coordination with customers.
• Monitor and coordinate architect/engineer site visits and responses to contractor inquiries.
• Monitor delivery and review of shop drawings and submittals.
• Attend job site meetings with contractors and consultants to monitor progress on activities.
• Provide an initial review of vendor and contractor payment applications, validating actual project progress against approved schedule of values.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and make recommendations regarding proposed changes to directives & change orders.
• Oversee the contractor’s Quality Control program and ensure Quality Control procedures adhere to the plans.

Qualifications Required for Project Lead:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. (Civil, Mechanical, electrical etc.)
• Construction and/or engineering firm project management experience.
• Construction project management experience +5 years working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with individual project sizes of $5M or greater construction type projects.
• Technical knowledge of design/building construction engineering and schedule management
• Experience managing team of project engineers, construction coordinators, and safety personnel.
• Experience working in construction of industrial automotive manufacturing facilities (or similar industrial manufacturers).
• Technical knowledge and understanding of project scheduling and estimating.
• Intermediate to Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).

Bonus if you have (Preferred):

• General understanding of construction safety programs and requirements.
• Software capabilities: AutoCAD, Blue Beam.Autodesk Build
• PMP Certification

Benefits:

• HSA ($300/month to use)
• RRSP matched at 3%
• Vacation paid out at 6%
• Paid Holiday's
• And more!