Construction Project Manager- Civil

RTR Terra Contracting Ltd.
213- 5108 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC V5J 0H1
Tel 604-941-5177 Fax 604-941-5677

**Construction Project Manager
- Civil**

**The Organization**:
RTR Terra Contracting Ltd, “Terra Contracting” is a full-service excavation contractor that provides a multitude of services of various sizes in and around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Terra was formed over 10 years ago by a group of exceptional and knowledgeable construction and operation managers that have over 25 years of experience.

We are currently looking to build upon our experienced, growth-orientated, and dedicated list of employees through our Project Manager opportunity.

Terra lives by our purpose of providing peace of mind to our employees and our customers through safe, professional, and exceptional services. Being COR certified, we pride ourselves in having a culture dedicated to the safety and well-being of all our employees. We believe that our success can be attributed to having experienced, dedicated, professional, and growth-driven employees. We are excited to build on our current rota of employees with this opportunity.

**The Opportunity**:
Terra’s Project Manager (PM) in our civil department is responsible for projects of multiple sizes and scales and drives them from inception through to completion. Terra’s ideal future PM has previous project management experience coupled with estimating experience. Terra’s Project Manager is in charge of overseeing civil construction projects and uses his/her wide-array of skills to effectively manage and run civil projects. Our Project Manager reports to Terra’s Senior Project Manager.

**A day in the life of the Project Manager
- roles and responsibilities**:

- Oversee projects from inception through to completion
- Prepare, schedule, estimate, and submit bid estimates and proposals for civil projects
- Prepare, execute, and negotiate contracts with different stakeholders
- Ideally coordinates, manages, plans and executes projects on time and within budget and scope
- Develops, monitors, updates, and manages changes to project schedule, project budget and scope using appropriate tactics, techniques, and strategies
- Perform ongoing risk management to minimize potential risks with project, client and stakeholders
- Manage and maintain relationships with various stakeholders including but not limited to: clients, owners, subcontractors, consultants, architects, engineers, safety officers, labourers, foremen, superintendents, executives, accountants, and administrators
- Creates, manages and maintains comprehensive filing for projects
- Create, compile, negotiate, resolve, and submit change orders tactfully and smoothly
- Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
- Process, track, and review incoming invoices from suppliers, subcontractors, and other vendors
- Process and track outgoing invoices, payments, holdback payments, etc. along with preparing and submitting project accounting reports and budget
- Track, record, and ensure project documentation and compliance on Terra’s construction software (HCSS)
- Arrange, attend, and conduct meetings with various stakeholders to effectively carry out the project scope and schedule
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of the project, including the budget, schedule, operational needs, procedures, client standards, QA/QC program requirements, as well as individual roles and responsibilities on the field
- Establish and oversee project close out documentation and processes
- Other tasks and duties as and when required

**Qualifications
- what you bring to the organization**:

- 3-5 years of Project Management and Estimating experience in civil and offsite work
- Outstanding communication skills
- Solid organizational and time-management skills
- A team player with leadership abilities
- Above-average computer skills with good knowledge of MS Office, including excel
- BSc/BA in engineering, building science or relevant field
- PMP or equivalent certification will be considered an asset
- Knowledge of Heavy Job Construction Software (HCSS) considered an asset
- Knowledge of Estimating Software B2W considered an asset

**Our “must haves” that make you great**
- You have proven work experience in estimating and management of projects over $1.5Million
- You use and continually develop management and leadership skills
- You are an outstanding communicator and team player
- You are adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You are organized, attentive to details and are able to multitask
- You have above-average computer skills
- You are comfortable travelling to different sites and meeting locations within the Lower Mainland
- You live locally in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland or Coquitlam area

**We offer**:

- A competitive salary
- Company cell phone or reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement on your vehicle for travel to sites
- Paid time off / Vacation
- RRSP mat