Project Manager

**PPM Civil Constructors**, ULC (PPMCC) is a general marine contractor servicing clients in British Columbia. We specialize in complex construction, have experience in varying modes of project delivery, and excel at working in remote locations and harsh environments. We build marine infrastructure which includes docks, wharves, jetties, breakwaters, outfalls, intakes, and floats. We dredge and perform underwater material placement and excel in environmental dredging and cover placement. PPMCC is the Canadian subsidiary of Pacific Pile & Marine (PPM) who are an American general marine contractor. PPMCC and PPM are highly integrated and PPMCC has the benefit of the full support of the parent company PPM. Collectively we have projects throughout North American supported by regional offices in British Columbia (Nanaimo), Alaska (Anchorage), and the corporate office in Seattle, Washington. Together, PPMCC and PPM serve clients throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, Mexico, and even Antarctica.

Provide overall management of construction, resources, engineering, administration, and commercial aspects of projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AS PROJECT MANAGER,
- Ensure that projects are completed and accepted in accordance with contract documents, permits, and building codes, standards and regulations.
- Provide a safe working environment for all project personnel and ensure compliance with regulatory safety policies and plans.
- Maintain a working environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion.
- Maximize company equipment and resources, and confirm all equipment and assets are properly maintained and safely operated.
- Develop and maintain good business relations with the owner, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other associates of the project.
- Manage contract administration to ensure all contract and legal requirements are met including schedule, document control, change order/claims management, daily reports/diaries, as-built documents, submittals, and weekly owner meetings.
- Manage project administration to ensure all operational requirements are met and in accordance with company policy and procedure including cost management, quality control, recordkeeping, payroll, accounting and reporting functions, survey, job engineering, and purchasing.
- Manage the financial aspects of the project including prompt, accurate and timely pay estimates, accounts receivable, positive cash flow, and minimized retention.
- Ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting procedures are practiced in accordance with company policy. Prepare and certify accurate monthly cost reports.
- Maintain control of the project schedule. Ensure that milestones are met and that critical items of work are accomplished on time or ahead of schedule.
- Perform all other duties inherent to this position either assigned or required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Technology Diploma, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Project Manager role in the construction industry.
- Experience in Marine, Heavy Civil and/or Industrial construction. Advanced knowledge of various related construction disciplines.
- Ability to supervise, motivate and provide leadership to project staff.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with senior management, owner representatives, project staff, vendors, subcontractors, and various associates.
- Ability to organize, plan, and schedule complex construction operations. Must be able to quickly recognize and resolve problems, and to make appropriate engineering and business decisions/recommendations.
- Understanding of applicable Health and Safety legislation in British Columbia.
- Comply with Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Proficient computer skills including ability to use Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Skills in HCSS HeavyBid considered an asset.
- Willing to travel and temporary relocate to project worksites.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing may be a project specific requirement.
- Willing to work in the PPMCC corporate office in Nanaimo when not assigned to a project worksite.
- Valid driver’s licence and acceptable driving record required to operate company vehicles.
- Ability to travel to the USA for corporate meetings and initiatives.
- Experience in Managerial capacity on projects in excess of $10M considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salaries and benefits package.
- The opportunity to be a valued team member in a growing organization. Your input is valued.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Reimbursement for professional fees, training, and courses.
- Bonuses based on project and/or individual performance.
- The ability to work from home when appropriate.
- PPM Civil Constructors is an Equal Emp