Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Overview :

• Our client, a post-secondary institution with a campus in the heart of downtown Edmonton, is in need of an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the construction of a new 7-story building adjacent to the existing campus.
• This project and engagement is scheduled for 3 years with option to extend in order to complete any outstanding deliverables.
• The Project Manager will have access to facilities, networks, technology, and personnel in Edmonton, but will have the ability to work remotely as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities :

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the management, communication, and administration aspects of the capital construction project for the School.

As a central point of contact, their key responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

• Project planning;
• Budget management;
• Schedule management;
• Resource allocation;
• Risk management;
• Contract management;
• Quality control;
• Liaise with stakeholders;
• Documentation;
• Problem-solving;
• Client relations;
• Closeout;
• Handover.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager of large scale projects in Alberta
• Post-secondary certification or technology diploma in Engineering, Architecture.
• PMP Certificate.
• Having managed the implementation of major construction projects for higher education institutions.
• Proven track of being fully responsible and successfully delivered projects over $100M
• Capacity to identify and address efficiently, constructively and quickly problematic situations.
• Capacity to communicate with any level of management
• Excellent leadership abilities in the delivery of construction projects
• Excellent client service / management, interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of procurement processes, and laws governing construction contracts.
• MS Project or any other project management software
• Practical / Applied Experience with project management methodologies (PMI or other)
• Documentation processes and supporting software systems
• Practical negotiation experience

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