Senior Project Manager – Highways Jobs in Sackville, Nova Scotia

Contributes to and conducts project check-ins with the Education Projects Management Team in the Office of the Vice Dean, Education.

Project Coordination And/or Management Experience Is Required.

Excellent Time Management And Organizational Skills Are Required.

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Leads the planning and execution of strategic projects for the Dean’s Office and for the Office of the Vice Dean, Education.

Manages project transition to operations, closeout, evaluation, and lessons learned activities upon project completion.

Participate as a member of the ERP delivery Management and Operations team providing accurate and timely status reporting.

Accountable for all project management deliverables.

Responsible for ensuring effectiveness of Business Change Management activities.

Demonstrated knowledge managing SAP project. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors

Accountable to manage the delivery of the project using established HRM project

Resolves client issues and manages client expectations regarding the project.

Knowledge and understanding of Information Management (including record keeping) policies and practices.

Articulates and prioritizes issues and risks at senior management levels and recommends mitigation strategies for decision makers.

Establishes and participates in steering committee and stakeholder forums. Provides, project, program, and/or portfolio reporting to multi-stakeholders at senior management levels.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Gather and develop requirements to create and maintain a detailed project schedule and/or the overall integrated plan.

15+ Years' experience managing projects across the entire Development Life Cycle using waterfall and agile.

PMP – Project Management Professional certification

Defines and develops project management best practices, processes, and policy to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and goals

7 to 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager working collaboratively as part of cross functional team

Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in the application of project management methodologies

Manages and executes project set-up activities

Experience developing and maintaining project schedules including working team and executive views

A minimum of 5 years of D365 F&O project management experience, covering a minimum of 2 full-cycle projects

Excellent project management skills, including planning, tracking, and reporting.

Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.

An interest in staying abreast of D365 F&O and project management trends

Lead project planning and management activities, including creating project plans, defining scope, tracking progress, and managing risks and issues.

Experience project managing full-cycle D365 F&O projects

Diploma in full time Construction Engineering Management program or similar + 10 years experience managing construction projects from start to end

Experience in Preconstruction Management, Value Engineering, Estimating are assets.

Receive a competitive salary and health benefits plan.|Join a dynamic, collaborative, high performing team of professionals.

Expert knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing and equipment.

Experience with Procore and Jonas software are assets.

Receive a heath benefits plan

Experience working with agile project management methodologies

Extensive leadership experience and strong team-building abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, including milestones and deliverables

Communicate proactively with team members and stakeholders to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements

Review proposed modifications on project plans, including meeting with interested parties to approve and implement beneficial changes

Experience leading MS D365 projects and implementations of similar scale.

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Experience within Public Sector is an asset.

Experience working in a multi-vendor delivery project environment is an asset.

Note- Only local candidates apply:

This is an “in office” role with one day of remote work/work from home.

3-5 years’ working within project management roles.

Additional work from home flexibility can be accommodated on “as needed” basis.

Excellent knowledge required with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint with the interest to learn, understand and apply new technologies.

Responsible for leading/delivering national account project(s) from cradle to grave.

Responsible for managing resources, schedules, financials and includes managing issues and changes to maintain on-time project delivery.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a customer-facing role

Knowledge of project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Possess a Project Management Professional Certification or Equivalent

Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports for senior management.

Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and trend analysis to identify opportunities and areas of improvement.

Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects.

Building related trade qualification or extensive experience / industry knowledge (preferably in dry plastering)

Ensure site safety for all stakeholders in accordance with Knauf’s safety management system (including employees, contractors, clients etc)

Source, induct and train new sub contract labour in accordance with safety management and quality systems

Manage existing contractors to ensure compliance with sub contract agreements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential building industry

Trade qualified plastering experience will be very highly regarded

Provides Project Management and leadership to the delivery team through the application of best practice project management techniques

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Working with the Program Manager build and retain a highly performing Project Team

Manages and controls sub-contractors who are part of the project team

Delivering Projects on budget and schedule and to the satisfaction of Customers and internal stakeholders.

Achieving Project financial commitments including revenue, GM and cash flow.

Foster continued growth of the team’s project management capabilities, improving knowledge and experience within the assigned business solution

5-10 years’ experience in project management

Previous experience with system implementation and modification, process improvement, data management and reporting

Manage project scope by assessing requirement change, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk.

Proficient in project management tools like Smartsheet, JIRA etc.

Create and manage project plans, deliverables and timelines. Factoring independencies and contingencies across multiple related projects and using best practices

Provide leadership and assistance to business and project teams that require change management and communication support.

Kindly provide attached Skills Matrix and References after filling.

Manage multiple projects, project resources and project governance.

Take responsibility for ongoing client satisfaction – manage peer-level client relationships and overcome hurdles to ensure win-win solutions.

Develop, as required, related requirements documentation.

Job Title: 174387 - CL- Project Manager - Senior

Advanced project management skills, able to manage concurrent project and prioritize responsibilities for self and team

Conduct regular jobsite visits to assigned projects and attend jobsite meetings to assist with risk management.

Lead creation of and make available various detailed project checklists with emphasis on risk management.

Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels and management

Ensure projects maintain strict adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance requirements at all times.

Manage QC inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.

• Prepare and manage project schedules

• Establish priorities for the project staff based on Owner and project requirements

• Manage and review the monthly draw process to ensure accurate, thorough, and timely project draws

• Lead the project team to ensure project completion is within budget and on schedule

• Act as a liaison and facilitate communication with the Owner/Developers, Project Consultants and Trade Contractors

• Prepare construction contracts and facilitate contract negotiations in a timely manner

Expertise in the deployment of knowledge management system such as a Learning Management System.

Excellent understanding of the variety, importance and access to knowledge management systems.

Experience driving change in HR management solutions.

Managing the project in Island Health’s project management system (JIRA) with project and task updates

In depth knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint capabilities and limitations.

Implementation of a system which requires significant change management and change in responsibility for all employees.

Valid Project Management Certification (PMP) certification Experience:

Experience (10 years+) and adept knowledge Nuclear / Nuclear Waste/ Commercial Systems/Decommissioning- Building, HVAC (Building Management), Cranes, Electrical, I&C Systems.

Requires Engineering Change Control (ECC) process experience. Requires strong organizational skills.

N-STD-AS-0028 – Project Management Standard

N-STD- AS-0029 – Contract Management Standard

Ensure proper process is followed when defining labour requirements and arranging for labour resources.

Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders;

Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management;

Utilizes time / project management techniques / tools to emphasize proactive planning and monitoring of assignments through to successful completion

Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System;

Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders;

Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company;

Recent and demonstrated experience working within business and Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

Uses seasoned experience and knowledge to analyze highly complex problems, interprets business needs, and develop integrated, innovative solutions

Applies seasoned expertise of risk management to identify, monitor and mitigate substantial risks, with implications beyond the project

Minimum 8-10 years of experience working with large complex projects managing IT or Business/ operational projects initiatives

Experience with large business process operational reviews

Experience with lean six sigma

·Excellent organizational and time-management skills

·Report and escalate barriers or interruptions to management as needed

·Perform risk management tominimizeproject risks

·In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management principles

·Familiarity with construction/ project management software

·Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs

· Excellent time management skills

· Manage the budget process.

· Manage the value engineering process when required.

· Manage the Change Order process.

· Manage and resolve contractual and technical issues with consultants and trades.

· Ability to successfully manage construction projects.

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and project control, procurement and construction management teams

In-depth knowledge of methodology for modern project management

Efficient time management and decision-making skills

Asset: PMP certification from the Project Management Institute

Proactively manage and resolve technical, financial, schedule and human resource issues in a timely manner to mitigate potential variances.

Manage project risks and implement ways to eliminate or mitigate them.

Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) is required

5+ years of experience in project management within a technology-focused industry

Responsible for overall project execution success, serving as the main point of contact for client and senior management for the project.

Define high-level work plans, key project tasks and deliverables, and manage the integration of resources and knowledge across projects and tasks.

Develop and deliver progress reports to management and other stakeholders including issue/action item logs, project status, and risks.

Manage all Issues, Risks and Changes; i.e., resolution and mitigation plans, change requests.

5+ years of experience in a Project Manager role, preferably in the roofing industry

Graduate from a recognized architectural or engineering program, construction management (preferred)

Review and/or develop budgets for projects, ensuring any risk is managed and mitigated prior to entering into any contract

Lead managers in developing, implementing, and applying procedures defined for site activities

Advise managers and others as required to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations are followed

Keep the ownership informed regularly of all aspects of any potential liabilities and issues as they progress

Post-secondary education with a focus on millwork or construction.

Industry experience in exhibits, museum, and retail and/or specialty construction/fabrication.

Technical knowledge of fabrication, millwork and interior building materials

Excellent Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preparing project costs, estimates, bill of materials and work orders.

Establishing schedules and critical path or project plan.

Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.

Knowledge of capital project planning and implementation processes including design, construction and procurement within current standards, codes, bylaws and regulations.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage planning, design and construction projects simultaneously.

Ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications.

Ability to supervise and provide direction to team members.

Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, organize, prioritize and implement projects in a timely manner.