Project Manager

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Water/Wastewater Projects team is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you. The Project Manager is located on site and reports directly to the Division Manager.

Project Managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate assigned project(s) from start to finish and in accordance with schedule, specifications and budget. Their primary focus is safety, planning, monitoring progress, scheduling, quality, costs management, estimating, reporting, and managing project change under the direction of senior leadership. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership for assigned project in regards to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract performance
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards as per company policy and contract specifications
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders including Black & McDonald team members, clients, consultants, joint venture partners, trades, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the community, while keeping them informed of relevant information
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage construction schedule and milestones
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable standards – ie. HSE regulations, company policies and procedures, and contract requirements
• Monitor and report on progress, labour productivity, work outcomes, budget, cost, and forecast
• Prepare and submit project estimates and price/negotiate all changes in scope as required
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants
• Review work/contracts/WIP for areas of risk and correct deficiencies
• Ensure material and equipment are available to tradespersons
• Ensure monthly cost forecasting and checklists are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure accurate productivity reports are completed weekly.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in

• Project Management
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in water/wastewater projects
• Experience with projects involving WWTP’s, Pumping station upgrades, SCADA upgrades, potable water upgrades
• 1-2 years estimating on ICI or water/wastewater projects

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Project structural design interpretation
• Established division practices, procedures and techniques
• Business operations processes
• Organization and time management

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of:

Intermediate user of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Procore, Plangrid or like PM software, JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an asset
• CAD, Revit or compatible drawing software programs

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility requirements. Accessibility Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

• Interesting and challenging work

• Empowered people with ambitious goals

• Ongoing investment in training and development

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Team events and outings year-round

• Long-term stability