Project Manager Jobs

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our client Nahanni Construction Ltd. is hiring a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of large-scale and complex water and wastewater treatment plant projects. Reporting to the Project Director, your role will be critical in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure the successful completion of projects.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning and Strategy:

• Evaluate logistics and potential challenges associated with project mobilization and execution
• Identify and assess potential risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure all insurances, licenses, bonds and certifications are in place and renewed when required.
• Lead proposal development process with support from the estimating team.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Establish strategies and timelines for procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of the projects.

Project Execution and Monitoring:

• Assist with development of professional and construction services subcontractor agreements.
• Establish and complete preconstruction planning activities including look ahead schedules, HS&E, quality, procurement, construction logistics and project execution plans. Develop labor and equipment forecast in conjunction with the Superintendent and Estimator.
• Address any project-related challenges promptly.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate all project activities, including procurement, construction, and subcontractor management.
• Develop and maintain Master Project schedule with input from the Site Superintendent using MS Project.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Ensure commercial terms, contracts and legal obligations required by the project are followed at all times.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to ensure design and construction align with project requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals.
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders to update them on project status and address any concerns.

Budget and Cost Control:

• Manage financial requirements for the lifecycle of the project, including revenue forecasting, billing, invoicing and approval of payments.
• Provide breakdown of initial cost code allocation; hold and lead financial start up meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure cost code allocation is understood and correct.
• Implement cost-saving measures where possible without compromising project quality.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that expenses are within allocated funds.
• Review and approve project expenditures and invoices.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Measure performance against KPIs
• Conduct regular quality audits to identify and address any deviations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations applicable to the Territory.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals, including contractors and subcontractors.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Project Documentation:

• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Complete project close-out report; and conduct a close-out meeting with the client.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, requests for information and change orders.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION:

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of overall Project Management experience in working on similar projects or related to the construction industry, including in-depth problem solving, working with large teams, and subcontractors.
• Able to legally work in Canada, A MUST
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
• You will need to demonstrate that this experience included financial control, schedule control, and client liaison.
• Proficient in project management and construction software. (MS Project, Word, Excel)
• Experience in ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety policies, regulations and acts.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Submission of two similar project examples completed within last 15 years.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project goals.
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of cumulative project management experience in managing planning, procurement and construction of large-scale and complex water and wastewater treatment plants.

Valuable Assets:

• Demonstrated experience in managing Cost-Plus construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing construction projects in northern and/or remote settings.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.