Project Manager

• Independently leads the management process of multiple and concurrent construction projects with limited guidance through prioritizing project activities and exercising influence over the project team
• Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones
• Plans and prepares, maintains, and updates construction projects and schedules in conjunction with the Site Superintendent, Estimating team, and project stakeholders
• Assumes overall responsibility for project progress and, cooperates fully with the Site Superintendent to deliver within scope, budget and requirements
• Communicates project status to relevant stakeholders to develop relationships and ensure repeat business
• Coordinates, manages, and communicates with all subcontractors to effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labour, schedule and payment disputes; evaluates solutions and takes the initiative to ensure the best solution is delivered
• Maintains a good working knowledge of trade unions, their agreements and stipulations
• Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans
• Attends meetings and performs routine site visits to monitor construction progress and compliance with the contract requirements
• Conducts meetings, issues minutes, and prepares reports to communicate the status of assigned projects
• Prepares and maintains all project management-related documents and reports
• Processes contract drawings and specifications and ensures that construction scope is built in accordance with the latest set of documents
• Identifies scope changes, if any, between “issued for construction” drawings and “tender” package drawings
• Oversees, in conjunction with the Site Superintendent, labour and material costs to ensure the budget is not compromised
• Monitors costs, reviews and approves project invoices and prepare progress billing
• Complies with all regulatory, environmental and health and safety requirements

• Ensures construction project files and documents are prepared, shared and logged with a high level of accuracy and within required timeframes

• Provides document turnover at completion of project: project close-out documentation, including as-built drawings, manuals, warranties, building permits, etc.

• Provides other duties as requested and required

• University or College Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Technical or business-related curriculum or equivalent professional experience

• Valid G Driver’s license

• 4+ years of experience within ICI Construction environment (renovation, new build projects, corporate interior fit-ups)
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and their impact on project activities
• Proficient computer skills in MS products

• Effective decision-making skills through use of sound judgement and technical knowledge
• Influencing and relationship management skills focused on adept customer-service and ensuring client’s needs are met and dealt with professionally
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills with the ability to influence
• Expert project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities and make decisions
• Strong computer aptitude and capability to learn new applications
• May be required to respond to facilities situations as required after hours

Team Construction