Project Manager - Kitchener, Canada - Zekelman Industries

Zekelman Industries

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Project Manager to oversee the construction of our modular units.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of construction activities within the modular scope, as well as ensuring frequent progress communication with customers.

The Project Manager plans, directs, or coordinates, usually through supervisory personnel, all activities concerned with the fabrication and maintenance of Z Modular products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage Project Foremen, Assistant Project Managers and other project staff
Oversee the organization, scheduling, budgeting and implementation of the project
Negotiate with prospective clients, prepare estimates and proposals, assist in design and preparation of specification, and furnish other information which helps the client arrive at a decision to proceed with the project
Prepare schedule of values
Prepare a project plan for approval by management
Prepare and update project schedules with input from project staff and, if required, assistance from the Scheduling Department
Negotiate change orders with client, architects and engineers
Complete all required reports
Assist with preparation of all Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, requisitions, proposals, etc.
Approve payment of invoices received from vendors and subcontractors
Ensure that all onsite activities are carried out in strict accordance with Company and Government safety regulations
Attend weekly trade coordination meetings
Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy
Other duties as assignment by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Building Science preferred
PM Credentials preferred
Must have a minimum of five years of commercial construction experience
Ability to travel to site locations within Canada, minimum of once/month up to once/week
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work in a manufacturing construction environment utilizing degree in respective discipline
Regular, fulltime, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Remain in stationary position for the majority of the day.
Occasional movement inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
Ability to lift up to 10lbs
Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including high quality medical, dental and vision benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, and an RRSP with a generous company match.
- _Zekelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer compliant with all Ontario law & Human Rights Code in providing accommodation to persons with disabilities and to ensuring an accessible environment. Zekelman will accommodate persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and persons with disabilities will be accommodated on hiring and during employment._Should you require accommodation, please do not hesitate to request it._

We are Zekelman Industries._
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products and provide outstanding service for our valued customers._
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers._