The posting
Company Profile:
Our client is a fast-paced Canadian construction company made up of fun and intelligent people working together in a progressive workplace. They are a design-build general contractor who specializes in both heavy and light industrial building construction in Canada.
Their vision for the company is Building Happiness. This is something they strive to do in every interaction they have with their employees, their customers, their suppliers, and their community. They believe in working hard, but also in laughing togethering and maintaining a healthy balance in their lives and with their families.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a fast-paced Canadian construction company made up of fun and intelligent people working together in a progressive workplace.
Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:
The role involves managing simultaneous projects, coordinating tasks between local and offshore teams, and working closely with the Project Manager. Key responsibilities include hosting weekly client meetings for status updates and quality reports, managing subcontractor contracts and RFIs, supervising engineers, and maintaining project dashboards. The role requires regular collaboration with the project coordinator, operations team, and subcontractors, as well as organizing critical internal meetings. Additionally, it involves fostering team engagement through weekly social hours and holding one-on-one updates with the direct supervisor to ensure smooth project delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a full-time, remote working candidate for a long-term career opportunity who will work in our Pacific Time Zone (PT). The ideal candidate will be positive, fun-loving, self-motivated, flexible, detailed oriented, and experienced in construction. He/she will need to have access to their own workspace with a high-quality internet connection for taking professional video calls and making phone calls during work hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with construction projects, including liaison with Owners, Consulting Engineers and Subcontractors
- Monitor cost accruals and reviews with the Project Manager on a regular basis
- Prepare, update and present project schedules in MS Project.
- Review and monitor actual construction vs. schedule. Identify critical path and stay ahead of manpower and material deliveries.
- Control drawings, drawing records and revisions.
- Control site instructions, RFI’s and Change Orders
- Review and process shop drawings.
- Coordination of material and equipment needs.
- Prepare cost estimates for change orders and change notices.
- Maintain QA/QC documentation and records of all testing and inspections
- Compile, review and provide document turnover to client at completion of the project.
- Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, architects and subcontractors
- Estimate new project scopes where necessary.
- Plan, quote and track change orders for any work outside of the contracted scope.
- Take full responsibility for all key project results: budget, schedule, safety and client satisfaction.
- Report to the management biweekly on project Budget, Schedule, Client Communications, Change Orders, Cash Flow and Project Risk.
- Manage structural steel design: ensure design engineers are on task, budget and schedule and are communicating effectively to meet the needs of the project.
- Prepare detailed project status reports as required by the company/client, present reports electronically or in person, speak to project status and provide reasoning where necessary.
- Value engineer the project design where possible and propose creative solutions.
- Negotiate best pricing with vendors whenever possible.
- Plan, execute and properly contract all scopes and subcontracts according to company’s established procedures with help from company’s Contract Manager.
Requirements
Must-have Skills / Qualification:
- Degree in Engineering, Construction or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Coordination or Project Management on large structural steel building projects in the $5MM - $40MM CAD range. (both conventional and pre-engineered) in heavy and light industrial settings.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Coordination or Project Management on large industrial construction or structural projects in the $5MM–$40MM CAD range, in heavy industrial settings. Direct structural steel experience (conventional and pre-engineered) is strongly preferred; equivalent experience in heavy industrial construction, structural/heavy fabrication, infrastructure, or oil & gas will also be considered.
- PMP designation or other project management related course completed is advantageous.
- Clean and clear English and effective communication (via phone, video calling and email) is critical to interact with local Canadian teammates, clients and suppliers.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Stays calm and rational under pressure.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of various types of construction contracts (eg: lump sum, time & materials, cost plus). Ability to read and understand contract language and apply/enforce the terms of the contract as they relate to clients, suppliers, and/or subcontractors.
- Understanding of project QC requirements including the development and implementation of ITP’s, inspections, etc.
- Strong knowledge of current construction types and costs (what is considered a good price for specified building components and scopes of work) and different construction contracts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Job Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific time (11:00 PM to 8:00 AM Philippine time) with an hour break for lunch.
Location: Work From Home/Remote Work
Industry: Construction
