Construction Project Manager

6 months ago


Whitby, Canada Hard-Co Construction Ltd. Full time

About the Company: Hard-Co Construction Ltd. specializes in the installation of sewer and watermain systems, including road construction for private, and residential developers as well as underground utilites. Although our company builds infrastructure; including pumping stations, trunk sewers, watermains, and roads, our biggest satisfaction comes from the creation of exciting new communities for families to live. Hard-Co Construction is a family-owned and managed business that specializes in building infrastructure. We are a trusted and respected partner in the development community since 1986.

Hard-Co is looking for an experienced hands-on Project Manager to join our team who specializes in utility project management.

Position Summary

Oversee the lifespan of each project, providing leadership, managing costs, and potential risks.

Administration of awarded contracts, inclusive of the preparation and submission of monthly payment progress certificates, interpretation of the contract documents associated with the validity of additional work performed and its subsequent certification; meeting with project superintendents, consulting engineers, and owner to ascertain contract works completed for a specified period. Review in detail contracts including payment and holdback terms prior to contract execution and make necessary adjustments, alterations, and inclusion to protect Hard-Co during the life of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

- Overall multi-project management of all phases of construction to ensure safety, quality, budget, on-time, and profitable project completion;
- Financial control and profitability for multiple projects. Prepare and review all construction cost reports and forecasts looking for early warning signs of potential risk and developing effective plans to overcome/mitigate;
- Coordinating all works with the Field Supervisors to provide effective project management, leadership, support, and problem-solving resulting in high-quality construction, efficient operations and the resolution of all issues relating to scheduling, staffing, suppliers, subcontractors, materials and equipment;
- Representing Hard-Co at regular project meetings: working with Inspectors, Engineers and Client representatives to effectively resolve day-to-day project issues on a timely basis;
- Identifying and recording potential revenue opportunities, tracking extras, additional works, change orders and helping to resolve any invoice and progress billing-related issues;
- Strong and urgent leadership; setting a high bar for continuous improvements in both labor productivity and quality workmanship;
- Using effective communication and interpersonal skills to achieve on-time project delivery at the lowest possible cost. Leadership by example;
- Drafting and submitting monthly payment certificates for approval;
- Undertake Operational improvement projects;
- Ensure and enforce compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies and procedures;
- Any additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Business Perspective
- Organizational Awareness
- Confidentiality
- Negotiation and procurement
- Interpersonal and relationship-building
- Customer service oriented
- Information management
- Organizing & planning skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Stress tolerance due to fluctuations in workload - sometimes requiring overtime hours.

Education and Experience
- 10+ years’ experience as a Project Manager for underground utilities, joint use trench, electrical, etc. construction projects with knowledge of GTA and/or southern Ontario regional and municipal standards;
- PMP designation is as an asset;
- Subdivision servicing experience;
- Ability to meet tight tender deadlines while maintaining accuracy;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision;
- Advanced knowledge of computerized industry standard estimating systems and MS Office.

Working Conditions
- Typical office hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with time on site, required
- Additional hours may be required
- Light to infrequently moderate physical effort. Requires handling of light and moderate weight objects including office equipment and other office supplies and, frequently, sitting for prolonged periods of time while using the telephone and computer.

Great environment to work in. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, career development opportunities, professional innovation within a family business atmosphere, and community support.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:



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