Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Toronto, ON Canada
Our client is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. They deliver lasting value for clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, their passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, they have the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join their team to deliver a better tomorrow.
We are seeking top-tier talent to join their Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities. About the Role Reporting to the Project Director and Division Manager, the Senior Project Manager is an experienced construction professional that has completed successful Infrastructure construction projects and has a strong client focus. Driven by commitment to both team and project, the Senior Project Manager is a good team-builder who cultivates strong relationships with key professionals across both internal and external stakeholders; they are fully proficient with the technical knowledge, leadership, and communication skills required for complex projects assignments in the areas of heavy rail, light rail, bridges and heavy civil.
As a Project Manager you will:
Ensure preparation, implementation, and administration of Safety and Environmental program on the project in conjunction with Safety expertise group
Ensure maintenance and administration of the cost reporting system for all project components in the project management software suite (InEight)
Prepare and monitor the project master schedule in conjunction with the Project Management team
Ensure coordination and administration of drawings, drawing records, and revisions
Ensure coordination and administration of site instructions and change order process
Chair project meetings and ensure quality of project meeting minutes
Negotiate and select subcontractors to ensure capability of subcontractor to perform, completeness of scope coverage, and best value
Prepare the project execution plan in conjunction with the Construction Manager and Project Director
Select personnel for the project in conjunction with the Project Director
Advise Senior Management on project execution issues, potential claims, and disputes in a timely fashion
Prepare the Monthly Project Report and review with the Project Director
potential execution strategies to ensure implementation of the best combined utilization of materials, equipment, labour, and subcontractors for successful project outcomes
Identify required and optional changes in project scope; negotiate change orders with the owner
Review the project's production, cost, and schedule with the project staff as the project proceeds on a weekly basis
Benchmark efficiency and effectiveness of project activities and act to improve project outcomes
Assist in developing potential project managers and superintendents
Ensure the execution of the quality control program on the project, and that all aspects of the work conform to applicable specifications, codes, and standards
Review all project reporting to ensure proper coding and cost allocation
Monitor and track equipment and resources inventory
Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly labour, equipment, material, and subtrade costs are administered and reviewed on a regular basis
Contribute to estimating of projects, including determining project scope, subcontractor selection, pre-award planning, and costing
Complete margin forecast in Projects program and review with Management on each month end
Ensure the issuance of documentation for pricing and change administration
Review and approve change order pricing when prepared by subordinates
Act to resolve disputes between the company and owner, or company and subcontractors, when possible, prior to Project Director’s involvement
Build and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with internal and external clients
Ensure that project staff understand the company's operating policies and practices and apply these appropriately
Provide direction, coach / mentor / develop, review performance, and recommend advancement and dismissal of personnel
Lead, promote, and maintain a positive safety culture within the team, without compromise
Qualifications / Experience:
A minimum of 15+ years of direct construction project management experience required, primarily in the transit/rail sector
Technical trade certificate is a minimum requirement; Technical Diploma or a Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred
Extensive knowledge in construction methods and project management processes
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex or multiple construction projects
Ability to train project staff in all aspects of project requirements
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application