Project Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for all aspects of the project
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with owners, architects, consultants, trades, and the public
• Promote Buttcon’s services and ensure client satisfaction
• Act as a liaison between all Project Team members, both internal and external
• Ensure compliance with Buttcon’s Health and Safety Program
• Provide key leadership, set examples, and ensure safety minutes are provided
• Ensure that all permits, insurance, and bonding are in place
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and train project personnel
• Conduct regular site reviews and meetings; prepare and distribute minutes accordingly
• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost control measures are in place
• Prepare a cash-flow and update it as required
• Prepare monthly progress billings and monitor receipt of payment certificates
• Review and authorize sub-trade and material payments and ensure accurate cost coding
• Ensure that sub-trade/supplier’s accounts are reconciled
• Prepare the baseline schedule; maintain and update it throughout the project
• Track delays and apply for Extensions of Time and additional costs
• Ensure letters of delay are issued when required
• Assist in the tendering and award of trade contracts
• Ensure material and subcontractor tenders are issued in a timely manner
• Manage the Change Order process
• Manage cash allowances
• Manage and resolve contractual and technical issues with consultants and trades
• Prepare and present monthly Project Cost Reports (Recon)
• Prepare and distribute monthly project status reports to clients
• Ensure the submittal process is implemented and executed as required by project timelines
• Ensure submittal log and RFI logs are prepared and implemented
• Deal with all day-to-day correspondence and ensure that the job site receives all correspondence in a timely manner
• Convene pre-construction meetings and prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Apply for substantial performance and total completion
• Ensure that deficiencies are dealt with in a timely manner
• Ensure that all final monies are received at the end of the project
• Assist in securing new work by participating in estimates, proposals, and presentations as requested

Requirements

• Engineering degree (civil/construction/architectural) or technical college diploma in Construction Management or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the ICI construction industry
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, technology, equipment, means and methods and general industry practices
• Strong understanding and adherence to safety standards
• Gold Seal Certified an asset
• LEED Accredited an asset
• Net Zero, WELL and Passive House an asset
• Computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decision under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit plan
• Career development and training tailored to you
• A work environment that cares about their employees and is inclusive and welcoming to all