Project manager, construction

Now hiring: Project manager, construction at Canadahires This link will open in a new window in Kitchener, ON. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Flexible availability required for: Day, Flexible hours, Overtime available.

Job Description

• The candidate must coordinate subcontractor activities.
• The candidate must evaluate daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• The candidate must plan and organize daily operations effectively.
• The candidate must select trade subcontractors.
• The candidate must prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
• The candidate must hire and supervise activities of subcontractors.
• The candidate must plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress.
• The candidate must prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements.
• The candidate must establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control.
• The candidate must operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• The candidate must read blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• The candidate must plan and manage budgets.
• The candidate must direct the purchase of building materials and land acquisitions.
• The candidate must develop and implement quality control programs.
• The candidate must develop risk management plans.
• The candidate must oversee the analysis of data and information.
• The candidate must prepare reports.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be accountable.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in an office.
• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The applicant should work in industrial construction, deals with factories, power plants, warehouses, and other highly specialized facilities.
• The candidate should work in commercial and industrial construction. "Industrial" refers to any business dealing with manufacturing goods. "Commercial" refers to any business done with the sole motive of gaining a profit.
• The candidate must work in a head office to manage administrative tasks, coordinate operations, and support organizational goals.
• The candidate should work in an office building; quality workspace design leads to a less stressful and more productive atmosphere.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.
• The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

melissa@canadahires.com

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?