Design & Construction Project Manager

About This Role

This role involves managing design and construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet financial and other objectives while exceeding client expectations. The Project Manager will oversee all resources, apply superior client service skills, and utilize project management best practices to deliver successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the approved scope, budget, and schedule of projects from client initiation, through design and to completion of construction
• Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team
• Develop, track, update, forecast, and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project
• Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and vendors
• Prepare reports for clients and other stakeholders
• Understand contracts and assist with the negotiation of contracts
• Know design and CA construction phases of project and manage the team and related parties in these phases
• Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project
• Evaluate, advise on, and assist in resolving disputes and claims
• Act as an ambassador of the company in all interactions with clients, consultants, and peers

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to perform well under the pressure of deadlines
• Adapts to a dynamic project environment and able to manage multiple tasks over an extended period
• Speaks clearly and persuasively with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Identifies open items and determines their impact on the critical path along with a proven ability to resolve same in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with internal clients, external clients, subcontractors, and subconsultants
• Strong computer literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
• Experience with budget management in a package or custom software
• Understanding of plans and specifications
• Solid understanding of design and construction process and requirements
• Comfortable on site and engaging with Contractors as needed
• Strong leadership skills & the ability to move a team forward
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience in large scale industrial or similar construction projects
• Familiarity with Ontario and/or Canadian Design and Construction standard documents, contracts, and specifications
• Ability to travel and visit project site locations as required
• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in a related field; Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field preferred