Project Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Torcon Ltd

Description

Position:
Project Manager - Construction

Employment Status:
Full-Time


Location:
Mississauga, Ontario


Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience


About TORCON

Our portfolio consists of small to large-scale construction, repair and renovation projects entailing all contract types recognized by the Canadian Construction Association.

All work executed by TORCON is conducted in accordance with all health and safety requirements, applicable legislation and best industry practice as showcased by our Certificate of Recognition (COR) endorsed by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Owner/Principal, Project Manager's major responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure all projects meet anticipated schedules, stay within budget, meets client expectations and are executed at highest level of quality
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Prepare and manage project budget/itemized costs, construction schedules and milestones, and monitor project progress
• Prepare various documents such as meeting minutes, project progress status and change order summaries
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Client, Consultants, Architects, Designers, Provincial/Municipal Inspectors, Site Superintendents and Sub-Trades
• Ensure Site Superintendents are up to date in regards to Site Instructions (SI), Request for Information (RFI), Addendums, etc.
• Tender, review, approve and award all subtrades in conjunction with Estimator. Coordinate subtrades work activities. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations with Site Superintendents, ensuring quality control.
• Direct the purchase of building materials and equipment
• Meet with the Site Superintendents during the initial project setup to review all aspects of the project scope, budget, schedule, list of subtrades awarded contracts and safety principles
• Monitor site safety and ensure compliance to OH&S Act and COR standards
• Visit the project site on regular basis to conduct site inspection for quality control and ensure project deliverablesare on schedule
• Manage timely payment collection
• Manage and execute the Contemplated Change Order (CCO), Change Order (CO) and Change Directive (CD) are processed in a timely manner, responding to the timeframes requested by the Client and contract specifications. In all cases, followup until an approved CO is received within the timelines of contract specifications
• Prepare monthly report for Management review, updating project status, in addition to the Site Superintendents report, to be issued within five (5) business days after the commencement of the new month

Requirements:

• PMP certification preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive construction project management experience (i.e., commercial, industrial, residential, new construction projects, tenant improvements, interiorfit up, renovation, additions). Canadian/Ontario experience preferred.
• Construction project management experience in high security environment is an asset.
• Understanding of construction industry standards, operations (i.e., construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures) and Federal, Provincial and Municipal construction bylaws
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Financial analysis and mathematical skills
• Project forecasting and analysis
• Budget management
• Internal/external stakeholder relationship management
• Strong client orientation
• Strong business acumen
• Attention to detail, tact, diplomacy, sound judgment
• Manage and lead teams
• Problem solving/conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills
• Going above and beyond attitude to meet clients expectations
• Time management and organizational skills
• Manage multiple projects consecutively and manage competing business priorities in a fast paced environment
• Experience with project management construction software is an asset (i.e., Jonas Premier)
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, AutoCAD Viewer, Project Management/Scheduling software, and Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, Outlook, etc.)
• Health & Safety related training is preferred
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Own a vehicle
• No criminal record (security clearance required to work at airport)

Closing Date:
Open until position is filled


Please indicate your compensation expectations (minimum desired compensation) in your cover letter and include project list in your resume.
TORCON is an equal opportunity employer.

TORCON is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment, and will provide accommodation to people with disabilities upon request throughout our recruitment process.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• P