project manager - non-technical

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Institutional construction
• Commercial and / or industrial construction

Budgetary responsibility

• 8,000,001 +

Tasks

• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Plan and manage budgets
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Prepare reports
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Contractors

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Certification of recognition

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• AutoCAD

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Judgement
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities