project manager, construction

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Office. Industrial construction. Oilfield construction industry. Commercial and/or industrial construction.

Budgetary responsibility:

$500,001 - $1,500,000. $8,000,001 +.

Tasks:

• Coordinate subcontractors activities .
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Select trade subcontractors .
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• Hire and supervise activities of subcontractors.
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings.
• Plan and manage budgets.
• Direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions.
• Prepare reports.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Professional Engineer Certification (P. Eng.).
• Construction Trade Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Gold Seal Membership in the Canadian Construction Association.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification offered by the Canada Green Building Council.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Primavera.
• AutoCAD.
• MS Access.
• MS Excel.
• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Project.
• MS Word.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Large caseload.

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Overtime available.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site recreation and activities.