Pre-Construction and Project Start-up Senior Project Manager
Mississauga - Canada
Job Summary
- Read the technical and administrative specifications of the project to be executed;
- Acquire the necessary technical and administrative information from the persons authorities agencies utility partners involved during the submission;
- Obtain review and enhance design packages and blueprints and specifications for construction with attention to costing quality and schedule and compare them to bid plans;
- Report on design permitting and construction changes to management project team and other professionals;
- Mentor and develop junior staff members providing guidance on project management best practices and career growth;
- Lead projects in uncharted territory developing innovative solutions when traditional approaches may not be sufficient;
- Obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work;
- Draft contracts and agreements negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors;
- Establish the schedule (dates main stages of design permitting during pre construction and develop construction constraints methodology) and or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly;
- Inform and work with the superintendent on the logistics quality and schedule of the project and discuss with him and the director and vice president of the proposed methods;
- Place orders for critical materials negotiate prices and prepare contract documents in collaboration with the construction manager for subcontractors;
- Coordinate and participate in various meetings;
- Establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client etc.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field like construction management or engineering or equivalent
- Relevant 10 to 15 years experience in pre construction permitting and construction project management;
- Strong leadership and communication skills and heavy experience with local GTA authorities agencies and consultants;
- Master of MS Office and MS Project software;
- Shows initiative and leadership;
- Strong management negotiation communication and problem-solving skills;
- Must be eligible and able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance.
- In depth experience and knowledge in dealing with municipalities planning and building departments especially Toronto and the surrounding GTHA;
- In depth experience in dealing with various utility agencies service agreements for both permanent and temporary works;
- In depth experience in managing the design process.
- 4 weeks of annual vacation;
- Complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP);
- 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
- Training and development programs;
- Employee assistance program;
- Active social club and health and wellness committee;
- Diverse innovative and stimulating environment;
- A company built on values of respect; integrity and a job well done;
- Firm recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field like construction management or engineering or equivalent Relevant 10 to 15 years experience in pre construction permitting and construction project management; Strong leadership and communication skills and heavy experience with local GTA authorities agencies and consultants; Master of MS Office and MS Project software; Shows initiative and leadership; Strong management negotiation communication and problem-solving skills; Must be eligible and able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance. Desired Profile In depth experience and knowledge in dealing with municipalities planning and building departments especially Toronto the surrounding GTHA In depth experience in dealing with various utility agencies service agreements for both permanent and temporary works In depth experience in managing the design process