Construction Project Manager

**Nelson River Construction (NRC) is currently hiring a full time Construction Project Manager** **for our Underground Division.**

NRC is a leading heavy construction contractor in Winnipeg, MB, operating inter-provincially with expertise in many areas of heavy construction including: Concrete paving, Asphalt paving, Aggregate processing and Underground services. We focus on providing a supportive work environment that exceeds expectations and continually improves the quality of everything we do.

**The Position**:
The Construction Project Manager will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented person who has a strong work ethics, works well in a team environment, and can perform responsibly under tight deadlines.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support all aspects of construction projects, from start to finish
- Review specifications and drawings to confirm scope of work including scheduling and project planning requirements
- Solicit and review supplier and subcontractor quotes, proposals and other related documentation
- Review, analyze and check bid documents for completeness and prepare estimates accordingly
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Division Managers throughout bid preparations
- Perform site visits and take field measurements as required for quotations and change control
- Manage subcontractor and supplier RFQ's during the procurement
- Build and manage relationships with new and existing suppliers and subcontractors
- Engage in project meetings, pre-tender meetings and pre-award meetings as and when required
- Verify progress billings from and to owner, from and to subcontractors, and manage progress
- Manage and direct projects on a daily basis including out of town stays whenever required
- Identify project risks, problems and issues as early as possible; ensuring mitigative actions are in place to limit impact, and elevate to senior management as appropriate relative to severity
- Plan, organize, manage and monitor project costs, assisting with estimated to completion costs
- Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on changes and adjustments to contracts

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma/Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive Civil, Municipal, or Mechanical related experience
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management and organizational skills
- Ability to identify and manage opportunities and risks on projects
- Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills, attentive to details, thorough and accurate in preparing estimates
- Deadline driven with strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Possess strong mathematical and computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Bid2Win, and/or equivalent programs
- Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities, with proven ability to take initiative and leadership
- Valid Class 5 License

**Salary and Benefits**

Nelson River Construction Inc offers excellent growth opportunities, above average renumeration, performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, one of the best company matched pension plans in Canada and opportunity for progression into more senior position If you are interested in becoming part of a strong team and a leader in the construction industry, please forward your resume.

Only those considered for employment will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Posting will remain open until filled.