Project Manager

The Project Manager must have extensive civil construction experience and a demonstrated track record of leading and executing profitable infrastructure projects. The individual will take a lead role on project delivery, providing insight and innovative solutions, and liaising directly with client/owners. This role is responsible for establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards to support the completion of construction projects, on budget and on time. · Reports to Director of Construction. · Works directly with CWC Executive Management team, Operations Manager, Equipment Manager, Estimators and Project Management teams, Site Superintendents, Foremen and Accounting and Finance as part of a collaborative team-based culture. · Oversees project controls for construction projects including overall forecasting, cost management, contingency planning, resulting in achieving profitability of the project. · Meets regularly with the Director of Construction to discuss progress on projects and conduct monthly project cost reviews and forecasts. · Contributes technical direction to the pre-construction process for planning and estimating tasks, and acts as a technical resource for the project team during construction. · Coordinates project team members for the project. · Reviews, understands and facilitates the execution of project contract, liaising with legal counsel and Department Managers as appropriate. · Leads procurement activities for projects such as negotiations with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors prior to job start up. · Ensures all components of front-end duties are completed prior to the project start date. · Accountable for the timely and accurate submission of progress billings and support for receivables collections. · Works with all on-site personnel as required to identify and resolve issues, ensure quality control, and support the overall project schedule and goals. · Creates and maintain project schedules in collaboration with project team. · Ensures required permits, licenses, and other work-related necessities are in-place during and prior to project start-up. · Upholds project safety expectations while maintaining safety standards in all aspects of each project. · Ensures health, safety, and environmental standards are being achieved. · Accountable for the timely reporting of monthly project cost reviews and forecasts. · Develop and maintains successful client/owner relationships on behalf of Conwest. · Timely identification and preparation around process change orders and extra work orders. · Organize and chair meetings with clients/owners, architects, consultants, external stakeholders, and project team members as required. · Attend site meetings as required. · Manages project risk register and ensures mitigation plans are in place as required. · Understands the commercial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests and maintain strong relationships with client. · Manages resources (manpower, equipment and materials) on projects from beginning to end with attention to budgetary limitations. · Leads project closeout procedures, finalizing contract paperwork and working with management to resolve any project claims. · Leads project debrief cycle to review all aspects of project work and completion. · Set a productive, consistent, and professional work example while supporting and promoting published Conwest Contracting policies and core values of safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, and success. · Other duties as assigned. · A minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil construction of various infrastructure projects such as earthworks, roadbuilding, excavation & shoring, and underground utilities. · Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving sk…

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