Project Manager

**Powell Fence**, a member of the Powell Group of Companies, strives to provide clients with all their foundation needs. We specialize in the construction of temporary excavation protection, pile driving, deep caisson shafts, sheet pile cofferdams, noise barriers and overhead sign footings.
We are growing and looking to add a **Project Manager** to our team
**Purpose**:
The **Project Managers** role is to plan, oversee, budget, and document all aspects of awarded contracts, (as individually assigned) from award through to contract completion. This role may also oversee and work in conjunction with one or more project coordinators. The responsibility of completing the project safely, on time and on budget is the main function of the project manager.

**Responsibilities**:

- Read, understand, and track all contract documents. Be familiar with the overall project scope and provide the overall project schedule. Identify potential extra work and constructability issues prior to project execution.
- Work in conjunction with various departments internally (accounting, operations, safety, etc.) to ensure positive communication and execution of the project.
- Prepare overall project handover to coordinators and operations.
- Attend site meetings with various stakeholders on the project.
- Review all project submissions for accuracy.
- Review locates to identify any issues.
- Train and effectively manage project coordinators.
- Work breakdown packages:

- Drawings
- Mix Designs
- PO numbers; supplier contacts and coordination
- Locates
- Anticipated work breakdown
- Be able to manage multiple projects of various sizes, concurrently.
- Capable of reviewing and managing risk and liability from a constructability perspective and identifying those situations effectively. Identifying change in scope.
- Oversee &/or track project progress using revenue vs. cost analysis.
- Estimate and provide quotations for any extra work requests on existing projects and negotiate final change orders.
- Submit requests for information, compensation, and other documentation as required.
- Identify, prepare, and compile claims for submission.
- Develop and implement detailed forecasting schedules and work plans.
- Complete site investigations and safety assessments as required.
- Other duties as assigned and required.

**Qualifications**:

- 3 to 5 years of experience in the construction industry working as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager
- Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering or proven related field experience.
- Heavy civil construction experience (MTO/OPSS experience an asset)
- Knowledge of shoring systems and deep foundations (piles and lagging, caisson wall, sheet piling, shotcrete, caissons, micropiles, helicals and driven piles)
- Previous supervisory experience is an asset
- Well developed client interaction skills; verbal, written, conflict resolution, etc.
- Must have strong communication, time management, scheduling, and negotiations skills
- Must have a clean driving record and a Valid G license
- Must be able to work independently and in a team

Powell Group of Companies is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. We foster an inclusive organizational culture as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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