Project Manager 1- Mission Critical Manufacturing (MCM) division

Build your future with GNB Global Inc. — where innovation meets opportunity.

GNB Global is a recognized leader in the design, manufacturing, and commercial construction of engineered steel-framed, fabric-tensioned buildings. We are looking for a self-starter with a strong bias for action who is exceptionally curious, willing to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team in Lockport, Manitoba

We value teamwork, safety, and excellence — and we reward it with competitive pay, generous benefits, and real growth potential.

What You’ll Do

This role will work closely with the Senior Project Manager for projects related to GNB’s Mission Critical Manufacturing (MCM) division. The successful candidate must be able to work independently in fast paced, dynamic environments and be able to multi-task to closely track and manage activities for multiple high-revenue, mission critical projects simultaneously.

This role requires the coordination and continued relationship development with GNB’s blue chip customer base, vendors, suppliers, GNB personnel, and GNB’s project execution teams to execute on the project deliveries.

We are looking for a self-starter with a robust bias for action who is exceptionally curious, willing to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role will take on exciting projects with high organizational visibility that will have an impact on GNB’s Mission Critical Manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the point of contact for the client, ensuring that the client expectations are managed proactively, diplomatically, and constructively and that clients are kept informed and aware of the project status frequently and throughout the project lifecycle

Work with the project team and support personnel to ensure the successful completion of the project on time, at cost, scope, safety, and quality

Maintain a “dog eared” understanding of the customer contract

Develop detailed project schedules,



using the critical path method, including design/detailing, procurement, fabrication, freight, and invoicing

Strict adherence to project deadlines though relationship management with both internal and external project stakeholders

Issuance of change orders when specific criteria/thresholds are met

Allocate resources to complete projects on time and within budget, including the organization and coordination of both internal and external resources

Project risk identification and analysis, as well as pin point identification, that may impact project completion

Ensure invoicing is complete and submitted on time per the established contract payment terms

Directly monitor and manage the procurement process to ensure successful procurement and delivery to the budget, schedule, quality, and environmental requirements

Proactively identify, address, and resolve issues/problems before they occur

Ensure safety standards are maintained in all aspects of projects

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

In depth understanding of the project life cycle, from sales to project close out

Experience with procurement processes from supplier selection and vetting, to PO/subcontract negotiation, issuance, and acceptance

Experience in the review, understanding, and explanation of architectural/structural drawings and technical specifications (e.g. CSI Divisions 5 and 13)

Experience with steel fabrication and familiarity with AWS, AISC, and material specifications

Ability to organize and maintain complex data, drawings, legal contracts, requests for information (RFIs) and answers,



and miscellaneous information through a project’s completion

Experience with change orders, particularly when such is needed and how to negotiate such with customers

Ability to determine and track Cost to Completes (CTCs) and forecast future costs

Familiarity with value engineering and how to identify opportunities for such

Strong focus on deadlines and detailed strategizing to ensure the meeting of such

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with the creation of schedules of values and percentage of completion based invoicing methods

In depth experience with MS Project, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is essential

Highly organized with the ability to coordinate multiple jobs with ease

Self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intrinsic desire to exceed everyday expectations

Sound decision-making and creative problem-solving skills

The ability to travel should the need arise both in Canada and the USA

The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and as needed to enter a project site.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience with Net Suite ERP system

Experience with contract negotiation and the interpretation/understanding of general construction contract language/legalese

Experience in bottoms up estimating and quantity take off

Experience with Lean management and implementation

Experience with the drafting of POs and various contract documents like subcontracts

Experience with Tension Fabric Structures

Experience with 3D modeling or FEA design or engineering software like AutoCAD or Solid Works

Experience with financial modelling and analysis

Familiarity with organizational change initiatives

Experience Required:

Bachelors Degree in construction project management or a construction-related field such as civil engineering or architecture.

1. 3 or more years of project management experience with complex projects

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📌 Project Manager 1- Mission Critical Manufacturing (MCM) division (Winnipeg)
🏢 GNB Global
📍 Winnipeg