Project Manager

As the “heavy construction professionals”, we succeed through our commitment to innovation, safety, quality, and the environment. Serving Simcoe County and surrounding areas, our Head Office is in Midhurst, along with an area office in Collingwood. This position requires the incumbent to work from the Midhurst office and will report to the Construction Manager.

We have an amazing team, and we offer a total rewards structure like no other:

• Competitive Base Salary
• An RRSP Employer Contribution program that’s unmatched!
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits
• Other Perks (flexible hours, banked time off for the Christmas season, etc.)
• A great working environment!

Project Manager

Key Responsibilities :

• Operations Duties _
• Visits job sites on a weekly basis to oversee job progress and to resolve any scheduling conflicts or issues
• Inspects contractor's quality of work, schedule, and safety practices on a regular basis
• Manages sub-contractors' issues in collaboration with the Site Supervisor & Working Foremen
• Resolves any issues, concerns, or conflicts with employees as necessary to ensure optimum employee relations
• Customer Relations/Account Development Duties _
• Establishes relationships with potential customers and ensures timely follow-up to secure work
• Meets with customers and potential prospects to promote good relations and to promote possible future contracts
• Advises the Administrative Manager, during credit and history checks processes
• Reviews current workload to determine if scheduling of potential project is a fit
• Estimating Duties _
• Attends select pre-bid meetings and or post tender meetings; reviews bidding documents
• Completes site visits to determine the scope of work that will be required for the bidding process and analyzes risk factors
• Gathers material quotes required for sub-contractor quotes and future job requirements
• Initiates and reviews quotations from subs, suppliers, and rental companies as deemed necessary for costing details to prepare new tender
• Prepares the tender for clients in the local area by assessing political implications and ensures company profitability margins are maintained
• Prepares and arranges sub-contractor agreements

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary education and/or certification in Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technician
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in heavy civil and estimating with previous on-site field experience in road construction, sewer, and water main construction
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act & prescribed regulations
• An advanced level of knowledge of Microsoft Office/Project, Outlook, and Harddollar estimation software
• Advanced knowledge of reading blueprints and construction drawings
• Must have a valid Ontario driver's license and a Clean Abstract
• Excellent leadership & management skills
• Excellent problem solving & conflict resolution skills
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented & excellent organizational & multi-tasking skills
• Excellent analytical & negotiating skills
• Excellent sales skills and commitment to sales systems and objectives
• Ability to work efficiently & effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person