The Project Manager must have extensive civil construction experience and a demonstrated track record of leading and executing profitable infrastructure projects. The individual will take a lead role on project delivery, providing insight and innovative solutions, and liaising directly with client/owners. This role is responsible for establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards to support the completion of construction projects, on budget and on time.

· Reports to Director of Construction.

· Works directly with CWC Executive Management team, Operations Manager, Equipment Manager, Estimators and Project Management teams, Site Superintendents, Foremen and Accounting and Finance as part of a collaborative team-based culture.

· Oversees project controls for construction projects including overall forecasting, cost management, contingency planning, resulting in achieving profitability of the project.

· Meets regularly with the Director of Construction to discuss progress on projects and conduct monthly project cost reviews and forecasts.

· Contributes technical direction to the pre-construction process for planning and estimating tasks, and acts as a technical resource for the project team during construction.

· Coordinates project team members for the project.

· Reviews, understands and facilitates the execution of project contract, liaising with legal counsel and Department Managers as appropriate.

· Leads procurement activities for projects such as negotiations with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors prior to job start up.

· Ensures all components of front-end duties are completed prior to the project start date.

· Accountable for the timely and accurate submission of progress billings and support for receivables collections.

· Works with all in office personnel as required to identify and resolve issues, ensure quality control,



and support the overall project schedule and goals.

· Creates and maintain project schedules in collaboration with project team.

· Ensures required permits, licenses, and other work-related necessities are in-place during and prior to project start-up.

· Upholds project safety expectations while maintaining safety standards in all aspects of each project.

· Ensures health, safety, and environmental standards are being achieved.

· Accountable for the timely reporting of monthly project cost reviews and forecasts.

· Develop and maintains successful client/owner relationships on behalf of Conwest.

· Timely identification and preparation around process change orders and extra work orders.

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Organize and chair meetings with clients/owners, architects, consultants, external stakeholders, and project team members as required.

· Attend site meetings as required.

· Manages project risk register and ensures mitigation plans are in place as required.

· Understands the commercial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests and maintain strong relationships with client.

· Manages resources (manpower, equipment and materials) on projects from beginning to end with attention to budgetary limitations.

· Leads project closeout procedures, finalizing contract paperwork and working with management to resolve any project claims.

· Leads project debrief cycle to review all aspects of project work and completion.

· Set a productive, consistent,



and professional work example while supporting and promoting published Conwest Contracting policies and core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and success.

· Other duties as assigned.

· A minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil construction of various infrastructure projects such as earthworks, roadbuilding, excavation & shoring, and underground utilities.

· Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, both verbal and written with superior interpersonal, relationship and organizational management skills.

· Must be approachable and capable of working efficiently with an open-door policy.

· Possess a demonstrated ability to lead and direct projects, analyze issues, and bring innovative solutions to achieving work plan objectives.

· Must be people oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.

· Proficient with software such as HCSS Suite, Bluebeam, Agtek, Spectrum, Microsoft Project, Adobe, and all Microsoft Office programs.

· Knowledge and understanding of unionized labor environment an asset.

· Valid Driver’s License Required.

· Post secondary education with a degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have any Civil Construction experience?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Civil Construction: 1 year (required)
- Project management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Manager (Canada)
🏢 Conwest Contracting
📍 Canada