Construction Project Manager Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer as part of the senior leadership team of the Bar W Group of Companies, the Manager, Construction Project Management is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Administrative and Planning aspects of construction projects and special projects. These responsibilities extend across all the Bar W Group of company operating entities and branches. This role will lead a team of project administrators and support staff to ensure projects are accurately quoted, planned and invoiced. This role will work closely with our customers, vendors, intercompany groups, and all members of the senior leadership team including the Manager, Construction who is responsible for the execution of construction projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to relevant codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

Team Leadership:

• Support BarW/UFA Health and Safety Program through leadership and practice.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of project administrators and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.

Budget and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Perform post-project look backs to measure performance and identify opportunities for process and operational improvement.
• Ensure accurate detailed quotes are completed on a timely basis, including collaborating with other departments to get quote signoffs.
• Monitor and control project costs, implementing adjustments as needed to stay within budget.

Schedule Management:

• Monitor progress against schedules, identifying potential delays and collaborating with other senior leaders to determine corrective actions.
• Develop detailed project schedules, outlining key milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.

Risk Management:

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
• Proactively address unforeseen issues that arise during construction.
• Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact project success.

Communication and Reporting:

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project reports and presentations to customers, intercompany stakeholders, and management.
• Provide timely updates on project status, milestones achieved, and potential roadblocks.
• Maintain regular communication with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Contract Management:

• Review and provide comments on legal agreements with customer and vendors.
• Ensure contract terms are fulfilled and that all parties are meeting their obligations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Change Management:

• Assess and evaluate changes to project scope, timeline, or budget.
• Implement change orders and manage their impact on the project's overall goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong financial acumen in preparing quotes, performing variance analysis, and ability to review and interpret financial data.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of relevant regulations, codes, and standards in the construction industry.
• 10+ years direct experience and relevant professional credentials.
• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• 5+ years personnel leadership and management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams to achieve project goals.

This is a safety sensitive position as will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.