Project Manager

Job Description

<p>Magest is growing and we are looking to add an experienced Project Manager to our team on a 2-year contract. Our Project Managers oversee and execute our installation projects including: project management, management of sub-trades, construction scheduling, project budget and cost management, risk management, health and safety, project reporting, and client communications.</p><p><br></p><p>Your success in this role is achieved by pro-actively managing construction/installation projects in a highly professional manner and keeping in constant communication with all stakeholders throughout the project.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid role, with travel to site(s). Our office is located in Stratford ON.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Establish strong and positive relationships with our valued clients, ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction</li><li>Update project budgets and identify change orders</li><li>Review all drawings and specifications, specifically noting any special conditions or features</li><li>Create construction schedules, and depending on project size, solicit input from the Site Manager for construct-ability, staging and site logistics</li><li>Manage sub-contractor tasks and deadlines to meet or exceed target profitability</li><li>Liaise with the Site Manager to ensure project construction meets established time and budgetary goals</li><li>Input project data in our PM software system</li><li>Manage all project documentation including: permits and site notifications, change orders, etc</li><li>Manage risk to mitigate potential Health & Safety, financial and legal liabilities</li><li>Support project accounting staff by collecting subcontractor payment certificates and other paperwork as required</li><li>Participate in site meetings with the client, GC, consultants, third party vendors and sub-trades</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of project management experience in Commercial/Residential construction</li><li>Construction Management/CAD Technician diploma or degree/experience equivalent</li><li>Extensive experience managing deadlines and budgets</li><li>Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans</li><li>Demonstrated ability to establish and build long lasting relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders</li><li>Proven ability to recognize and mitigate project risks</li><li>Understanding of applicable legislative and licensing requirements</li><li>Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills</li><li>Demonstrated software skills including Microsoft Office suite, project management software, AutoCAD</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>OTHER REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Hold a valid G driver’s license</li><li>Access to a vehicle</li><li>Willing to travel</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We appreciate the interest of all applicants and will be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process.</em></p>