ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Intelligent Transportation Systems 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 EffectivelyCustomer FocusHolds Self and Others AccountableProblem Solving and InnovationTeamwork and CollaborationValues and Respects OthersCoaches and DevelopsMaximizes Business Performance and Team EffectivenessStrategic PerspectiveEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
An education in :
Project ManagementCivil / Transportation EngineeringElectrical Engineering TechnologyConstruction ManagementWORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years of Project Management experience in the unionized construction companyExperience with ITS or electrical utilities projects is considered an assetConstruction estimation, scheduling, planning, and executionProject design interpretationEstablished division practices, procedures and techniquesBusiness operations processesOrganization and time managementSKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of :
Intermediate user of :
MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)Use of Accubid is considered an assetJD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system is an assetBlack & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Collaborative and supportive work culture
Empowered people with ambitious goals
Ongoing investment in training and development
Team events and outings year-round
A family business with family values