Project Manager

**Dawson Road Maintenance //** Are you looking for a chance to be part of something big, something meaningful, something important? How about keeping our vital transportation infrastructure — our necessary roads, highways and bridges — safe for B.C. families and businesses

Dawson Road Maintenance operates a diverse fleet of specialized equipment using the latest in technology, including GPS-tracking backed by real-time weather forecasts. From winter snow to avalanches, mud slides or washouts, we work hard to make sure our highways are open and safe for the travelling public.

**WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE**
- Direct and manage a team of DRM staff involved in the project, from beginning to end of project.
- Combined with sensitivity to Stakeholder needs, deliver effective solutions within scope, schedule, and budget on all types of projects from road and bridge maintenance, infrastructure rehabilitation and other related projects.
- Project administration including creating clear and attainable project objectives, labour needs and develop regularly scheduled project updates, documentation.
- Work within the scope or the MotI maintenance contract, DRM Safety approach and Quality Management System to estimate budgets and schedules and to implement improvements related to cost delivery techniques.
- Direct field operations staff including subcontractors in completing project tasks according to the schedule.
- Assist field operations employees with on-site challenges.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to Foremen and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner on an ongoing basis.
- Prepare, organize and keep all project correspondences current in the respective project files.
- Check, review and approve all invoices / progress claims for correct accomplishments, unit price, percentage of work performed and code invoices.
- Deliver projects in a safe, timely, profitable manner while maintaining the highest level of quality.
- Provide strong leadership and management to the team while focusing on project objectives and in adhering to the standard policies and procedures.
- Work closely with internal clients to ensure a team approach to project delivery.
- Support to the delivery of the Operations and Quality Management program for the area.
- In collaboration with the Safety Manager, manage and model site safety having zero tolerance for safety infractions.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Five (5) years of supervision Project Manager or maintenance oversight experience.
- Experience managing projects in excess of $ 5 million.
- Demonstrated skills in management, strong communication, interpersonal skills and effective decision-making capabilities.
- Minimum (5) years of experience and understanding of the road and bridge maintenance in BC.
- Certified or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Engineering or Science considered an asset.
- Strong project execution experience with focus on planning, scheduling, cost, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
- Experience working with union environments.

**BENEFITS**

Looking to be part of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include**:People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence** and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

**The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and help us achieve our vision of safely connecting our communities.