Project Manager - Vaughan, Canada - State Window Corporation

State Window Corporation

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Vaughan, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

State Window Corporation, Awarded Canada's Best Managed Company of 2021, 2022, and 2023 is a PROFIT 500 manufacturing and construction company located in Vaughan, ON.

Together, we manufacture, design and install window wall, curtain wall, metal panels, glass and railing systems for high rise condominiums.

We are looking for individuals who are interested in thriving professionally at a rapidly growing company with an inclusive and engaging culture.

A career at State Window Corporation means you can become a part of a clear purpose:
one that brings change, innovation, and quality to city skylines, one project at a time.

Project Manager
Reports directly to the Director, Railing Division on all matters. The Project Manager oversees and directs all aspects of his/her assigned project(s). From the award of the project, through drafting and design, take-off and breakdown, to production, delivery, and installation. The Project Manager ensures the project meets all schedules in a timely manner and within prescribed budgets.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Architectural Technology Construction Management or Civil Engineering;
Project Management Professional Certification is an asset.

Years of Experience

Minimum 5+ years of project management experience.

Working Conditions

On site work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks that require knowledge of and adherence to basic safety procedures and precautions;
Work environment requires having PPE for all site work and in certain other locations;
At times, requires driving a company vehicle to visit sites, clients or suppliers to pick up samples;
Full Health and Safety standards on site; and
Flexible to work overtime as required.

Required Level

Detail oriented with the ability to read architectural drawings;
Knowledgeable in the industry and knows about the products and systems;
Ability to act as a mentorship to Project Coordinators, Project Managers and Field Managers as required;
Ability to work on many projects that are large and complex;
Ability to use analytical thinking and problemsolving skills to come up with enterprising solutions;
Discretion, judgement, and tact to handle confidential information;
Demonstrate State's core values and work in a team environment; and
Ability to work independently without supervision.

Job Specific Duties

Study the project (scope of work, specifications, and other tender documents) and identify any discrepancies;
Review the project contract at project start up;
Prepare the schedule showing milestone dates (critical path), i.e., shop drawing submittal date, material takeoff, and first delivery date;
Review samples with Project Coordinator prior to requesting to supplier;
Arrange meetings, as required, including;
Scope of Work meeting before shop drawing start;
Material Take-Off meeting before ordering the material;
Project Start up Meeting;
Kick-Off meeting as early as first floor has been measured;
Special meeting deemed necessary due to new design or new product; and
Project Closeout meeting;
Send Requests for Information (RFIs) to the Construction Manager to clarify discrepancies or ask Project Coordinator to send it;
Access Procore to view deficiencies as required;
Review meeting minutes completed by Project Coordinators;
Be proactive and check all conditions that will have potential issues in the future and provide solutions;
Review shop drawings prior to sending to the engineer for approval;
Coordinate mockup where one is required;
Double check material and parts take off prior to releasing to Purchasing;
PM to ensure total glass square footage, metal slab cover sizes and alloy, and frit specifications are given to purchasing ahead of time to avoid delay in delivery;
Request and follow up with the Field Manager and/or site Superintendent to mark up shop drawings showing latest finished floor heights, terrace buildups, and curb thickness required per engineer;
Request and follow up with the Field Manager for site measurements;
Check breakdown and ensure parts are released per the production schedule, taking into consideration products with longer lead times;
Inform the Director, Railing Division if schedule cannot be met due to certain issue(s) immediately;
Record materials in excel to track orders and work for any missing, broken, remake, service, extra, onhold railings;
Perform miscellaneous jobrelated duties, if necessary, to meet deadlines;
Work closely with Field Managers and other site staff to assist in resolving outstanding issues and to track schedule;
Create and initiate CCO's;
Attend, as required, scheduled consultant, coordination, and site meeting;
Any other tasks assigned by the Director, Railing Division; and
Represent State, as requested, in business with customers, consultants, contractors and suppliers.