Project Lead - Ottawa, ON, Canada - EightSix Network Inc

Description

Our client, a local general contracting company focused on civil utilities and ICI, with an office located in Vars, is currently looking to hire a Project Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

Please note this is not a hybrid / remote job as it requires you to visit work sites daily but also offers some work from home flexibility at times, depending on the ongoing project needs.
Health and dental benefits
Company truck & gas card, as well as cell phone and laptop
Flexibility – 70% of your day will be spent on sites, remaining 30% can be worked in office or at home at your discretion
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Manager, ideally within ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) with a combination of both company employees and sub-contractors in the field
Ability to bring ICI best practices to then help establish and formalize internal SOPs
Must have strong English communication skills, bilingual (English / French) is an asset
Must have experience using MS Excel
Must have own vehicle and full G class licence (not bus accessible and need to visit construction sites daily [within Ottawa area])
PMP Designation considered a strong asset
Post-secondary education in construction management or construction technology an asset
Previous experience preparing and submitting bids to tenders (RFP) an asset
Must be highly organized, have strong multi-tasking and time management skills
Must be resourceful, take initiative, able to work in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible and adaptable to an evolving / growing business
Experience with Jonas software an asset
Experience with Procore software an asset
Receive project details and reviewing scope of work and CCDC contracts – current majority of work is related to civil utilities (Hydro Ottawa) but company is rapidly growing and expanding into ICI
Estimate jobs using costing templates in MS Excel
Attend kick off meetings with Foreman on sites
Meet with customers on sites to review/discuss project details, change orders, complications, extras, setbacks, etc.
Manage projects from start to finish (on average managing up to 20 jobs at any given time, valued at around $100,000 per project, and majority of jobs lasting 1-2 weeks)

Responsible for all aspects of project management including start-up, estimates, budgets, schedules, progress reports (for larger projects), final review/measurements, billing, etc.

Manage client relations and act as first point of contact in tandem with Site Foreman
Provide sales support by identifying new contract/tender opportunities, staying in contact with clients to assess upcoming work, and establish a presence with new prospective clients
Monitor expenditures to ensure respecting project budgets and maximizing profit margins
Please note some overtime may be required from time to time depending on the projects.
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