Senior Project Manager

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways / freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Director and Division Leader, the Senior Project Manager is an experienced construction professional that has completed successful Infrastructure construction projects within the Greater Toronto Area and has a strong client focus. Driven by commitment to both team and project, the Senior Project Manager is a good team-builder who cultivates strong relationships with key professionals across both internal and external stakeholders; they are fully proficient with the technical knowledge, leadership, and communication skills required for complex projects assignments in the areas of heavy rail, light rail, bridges and heavy civil.

As a Senior Project Manager at Graham, you will :

• Ensure preparation, implementation, and administration of Safety and Environmental program on the project in conjunction with Safety expertise group.
• Ensure maintenance and administration of the cost reporting system for all project components in Graham's project management software suite (InEight).
• Prepare and monitor the project master schedule in conjunction with the Project Management team.
• Ensure coordination and administration of drawings, drawing records, and revisions.
• Ensure coordination and administration of site instructions and change order process.
• Chair project meetings and ensure quality of project meeting minutes.
• Negotiate and select subcontractors to ensure capability of subcontractor to perform, completeness of scope coverage, and best value.
• Prepare the project execution plan in conjunction with the Construction Manager and Project Director.
• Select personnel for the project in conjunction with the Project Director.
• Advise Senior Management on project execution issues, potential claims, and disputes in a timely fashion.
• Prepare the Monthly Project Report and review with the Project Director.
• potential execution strategies to ensure implementation of the best combined utilization of materials, equipment, labour, and subcontractors for successful project outcomes.
• Identify required and optional changes in project scope; negotiate change orders with the owner.
• Review the project's production, cost, and schedule with the project staff as the project proceeds on a weekly basis.
• Benchmark efficiency and effectiveness of project activities and act to improve project outcomes.
• Assist in developing potential project managers and superintendents.
• Ensure the execution of the quality control program on the project, and that all aspects of the work conform to applicable specifications, codes, and standards.
• Review all project reporting to ensure proper coding and cost allocation.
• Monitor and track equipment and resources inventory.
• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly labour, equipment, material, and subtrade costs are administered and reviewed on a regular basis.
• Contribute to estimating of projects, including determining project scope, subcontractor selection, pre-award planning, and costing.
• Complete margin forecast in Projects program and review with Management on each month end.
• Ensure the issuance of documentation for pricing and change administration.
• Review and approve change order pricing when prepared by subordinates.
• Act to resolve disputes between the company and owner, or company and subcontractors, when possible, prior to Project Director’s involvement.
• Build and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ensure that project staff understand the company's operating policies and practices and apply these appropriately.
• Provide direction, coach / mentor / develop, review performance, and recommend advancement and dismissal of personnel.
• Lead, promote, and maintain a positive safety culture within the team, without compromise.

Qualifications / Experience :

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Graham Group Ltd. also welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in each stage of our process. For more information please see our AODA Compliance Policy and our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan .

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

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