Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

• Competitive base + bonus|Ample room for career growth

About Our Client
Our construction department is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to join our team. As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing infrastructure and site development projects as part of the retail and commercial construction portfolio. You will report to the VP, Construction and Special Projects and the SVP of Construction & Engineering.

• Manage and harmonize interactions within the construction team including the utilities, consultants and contractors
• Monitor project forecasts and budgets during pre-construction
• Lead the overall site and civil design of Infrastructure projects
• Liaise with building officials and regulatory agencies
• Oversee tender preparation, issuance, and review for infrastructure projects
• Negotiate and issue prime contracts and purchase orders to consultants; suppliers and contractors
• Resolve project dispute in a timely manner
• Develop recovery strategy when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy
• Establish effective working relations with Consultants, Subcontractors', utilities, PM's, Tenants and other members of the project team to facilitate accomplishment of job deliverables
• Manage project costs through change order and contract adjustment procedures during construction
• Review and update schedule, cost forecasts and cash flow requirements with the VP of construction monthly
• Direct activities of administrative assistant
• Work with accounting department to ensure proper accounting coding, payments of progress draws and recoverable costs
• Follow-up on deficiencies in a timely manner
• General and administrative duties as required
• Oversee the design and coordination of utilities and services to the development
• Carry out all project's contract administration in accordance with Company's policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain relationship with architects and engineers
• Contribute to the development of the project budget
• Perform additional assignments/special projects per supervisor's direction
• Supervise assistant project managers
• Prepare and process contractor progress draws, and consultants and suppliers invoices in a timely manner
• Complete project closeout documentation for archiving or transfer to Operations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants
The Successful Applicant
Academic/Professional Requirements:

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent Engineering Degree
• Preferred Project Management Institute Accreditation or in progress

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum twelve (12) years of experience in the field of infrastructure (roads, wet utilities, dry utilities) and site development construction management and other components of real estate development
• Versed in the application of codes and full knowledge of construction contracts
• Complete understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Significant experience working in the following aspects of infrastructure projects; design; procurement and tendering; construction supervision and commissioning
• Proficient in MS Word, Project and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of management within the Company as well as outside the organization
• Ability to prioritize workload and capable of handling multiple projects
• Strong understanding of City, District processes and approvals for the implementation of Civil projects
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction and technology methods, industry practices, estimating/budgeting, tendering, scheduling and safety requirements
• Capable to resolve project disputes with minimal management assistance

What's on Offer

• Hybrid work model
• Lucrative bonus
• Company shares
• Competitive base

Contact: Alicia Dow
Quote job ref: JN-052023-6047463