Project Manager - Calgary, Canada - ATS Traffic Ltd.

ATS Traffic Ltd.

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:

Calgary

Status:

Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), 8AM to 4:30PM.

Reports To:

Manager, Estimating and Project Management

About ATS Traffic:

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966.

We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Langley, Kamloops, Winnipeg, Brandon and Mississauga.

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Do What's Right:

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Our People Matter:

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Trust Through Teamwork:

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Striving for Excellence

About the Position:

ATS Traffic is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Project Management and Estimating team

This position is accountable in helping the PM&E team grow our turnkey installation business in Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina and is responsible in producing competitive and accurate quotes for installation opportunities while also managing and coordinating resources to ensure the completion of jobs on-time and on-budget.

Responsibilities:

Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates.
Preparing final bid, complete with markup strategy based on market conditions.
Responsible for all project invoicing
Attend project kickoff and site meetings.
Provide project support in resolving contractual disputes.
Manage the budget and control expenditures.
Process subcontract agreements and administration.
Procurement of materials and payment of invoices.
Conduct internal kickoff meetings with Sales and Install teams.
Direct liaison with owner/contractor and installers.
Solicit pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
Manage subcontractor scope and expenses.
Manage traffic accommodation plans necessary for field crews to work safely on the road.
Resolve project obstacles, challenges and disputes.
Prepare and submit all documentation as required by each project.
Work with branch install managers to provide leadership and direction to install supervisors and field crews.
Support and train Junior Project Coordinators (Co-Op Students) to do their tasks effectively.
Use PMBOK techniques and best practices to effectively manage and successfully complete project deliverables.

Qualifications:

Post secondary degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience in roadbuilding and heavy construction.

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Must have at least 5 years experience in the construction of road signs, guardrail, cable barrier and overhead sign structures - including design, foundation and installation
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Must have prior experience as a project coordinator or project manager in roadbuilding and heavy construction.
Working knowledge of

Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel and Outlook.

Able to work under pressure and tight timelines.
Ability to work overtime.
Team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
Must be resourceful, initiative and thinks outside the box.
Ability to resolve project issues and conflicts.
Ability to successfully perform tasks with very mínimal supervision.
Must be reliable and punctual.

Experience:

Required

2 year(s): Project coordination or project management in roadbuilding or heavy construction.
5 year(s): Construction of road signs, guardrail, cable barrier and overhead sign structures, including design, foundation and installation.

Education:

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or better in Construction Management Services
Bachelor's degree or better in Civil Engineering

Licenses & Certifications:

Required

Class 5 Non GDL

Behaviors:

Preferred

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations:

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization