Project Manager Jobs

Project Manager
Smook Contractors Ltd.

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for the financial, scheduling, contractual and executional aspects of their assigned project(s). The Project Manager will oversee the onsite project team and ensure project timeline, budget and workplan are in line with both the company and customer/owner expectations.

Responsibilities
• Oversee construction projects from beginning to end
• Manage the budget and estimate costs
• Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and employees needed
• Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule
• Prepare reports regarding job status
• Resolve any problems that may arise
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and codes
• Evaluate risks
• Mentor onsite project team as required
• Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, and key team members of the project team
• Negotiate with external vendors on contract agreements
• Obtain the appropriate permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites
• Plan construction operations
• Ensure all deadlines are met
• Hire and manage sub-contractors as required
• Allocate and manage resources to ensure that they are available when they are needed throughout the construction projects
• Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress on projects and prepare progress reports regularly
• Handle any environmental or local community issues that may come up during a project
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards

Requirements
• BSc/BA degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field preferred and considered an asset.
• PMP, Gold Seal Certification or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset
• Extensive previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials and equipment
• Highly organized
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
• Strong Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
• Familiar with construction and project management software programs
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources
• Excellent time management ability
• Able to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills

Competencies:
• Leadership— a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Integrity/Honesty— behaves in a fair and ethical manner towards others, demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility and commitment to public service.
• External Awareness— identifies and keeps up to date on key local and provincial policies and economic, political, and social trends that effect the organization. Understands near-term and long-range plans and determines how to best be positioned to take advantage of opportunities in the area.
• Strategic Thinking— formulates effective strategies consistent with the business. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
• Planning— an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span.
• Management— the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem Solving— identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; provides solutions.
• High performance teams and a strong team player.
• Safety and security— the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Job Location and Working Conditions:
• Flexible. Work from home is negotiable. Would require some travel to both jobsites and head office located in Thompson, MB.
• 80% Indoors, office environment 20% Outdoor jobsites
• May require weekend and evening work.