Construction Project Manager

Klimer Platforms produces some of the most innovative access solutions in the world. Our products are used by a wide range of trades in the construction and restoration sectors. We reach our customers through a strong and growing network of Dealers.

Far beyond the innovative nature of our mast-climbing work platforms or “mast climbers” as they are known in the industry, our company’s success has been forged by our dedicated team of people

Headquarted in Milton, Ontario, Canada, our manufacturing facility produces high-quality work platforms found on demanding construction and renovation work sites across North America. We also have U.S. facilities in Canton, Ohio and China Grove, North Carolina. Our team includes engineers, manufacturing specialists, customer service and support specialists and many others.

Competitive compensation, benefits packages for full-time employees, a team-oriented company culture, an outstanding safety record and convenient highway access to our facility are just some of the attractive aspects of working with our company.

Our manufacturing and support teams include installers, assembly technicians, as well as other technical specialists.

**Please attach your resume to your mail message as a Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat PDF (.pdf) file.**

Your resume will be reviewed upon receipt. If we believe that your experience, skills and background are a good fit with a current open position, we will contact you. If there is no appropriate match at this time, we will keep your resume on file for three months.

We will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities in our hiring process.

Construction Project Manager - Ontario

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team. The Construction Project Manager (CPM) will be responsible for all aspects of project management, including management of construction schedules, planning material, personnel and being able to work under pressure to ensure that all aspects of the project are run on time, on budget.

**Responsibilities**
- Manage project startup
- Prepare and review construction schedules, progress and reports
- Review and comment on shop drawings along with Engineers
- Manage trade contractor site meetings, invoices and control document process
- Observe that Work Safe Practices are being followed during site visits
- Manage internal or external contractors or trades
- Primary liaison with site superintendents and sub-trades
- Familiarize the project team with the terms of the project contract (Contract with Owner) and proposal
- Maintain rapport with clients
- Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
- Plan all project timelines, milestones, deliverables using the appropriate software tools and/or PM methods.
- Establish and deliver mechanisms for tracking project progress and reporting to stakeholders
- Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget; procure extra budget funding where necessary
- Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
- Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s)
- Authorize/approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.
- Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to
- Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required

**Experience Required**:

- Completion of a Construction, Building Technology Diploma or Engineering Degree
- 5 or more years of Commercial Construction experience
- 5 or more years of direct work experience in construction project management.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
- A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques
- Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills
- Effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
- Results-oriented individual with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines
- Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing contractors under the terms of a contract
- Highly effective negotiation and conflict resolutions skills.
- Superb creation and facilitation of meetings, feedback sessions, and briefings in order to create consensus among stakeholders.
- Possess a valid drivers license.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.)
- First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets
- Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.

**Why work with us**:

- Be part of a collaborative family-like team
- Supportive work