Project Manager

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

Dawson Civil provides a variety of construction services, as well as quality control and project management. Our professional team brings a high level of skill and technical expertise to every project, whether it’s a dam at a mine site or installation of underground utilities. We work with project planners to ensure that the real-world problems of building infrastructure pose no obstacles to completion.

Work for us and you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, a family owned group of transportation and construction companies serving all of B.C. People First is one of our core values, and we take it seriously. As well, we pride ourselves on acting with Integrity, Excellence and Respect. These values define us and guide all the decisions we make.

**WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE**
- Direct and manage a project team on development from beginning to end of project.
- Works collaboratively with Estimators on project budgets and schedules.
- Create clear and attainable project objectives and develop regularly scheduled project updates.
- Assist field operations employees with on-site challenges and support through the field operations supervisory team.
- Direct field operations in executing project tasks according to the schedule.
- Determine and assess project labour needs and scheduling.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to Site Superintendents and stakeholders in a timely, professional manner and on an ongoing basis.
- Manage and assist all Site Superintendents in coordinating the work of labour and sub-contractors.
- Prepare, organize and keep all project correspondences current in the respective project files.
- Check, review and approve all invoices / progress claims for correct quantity, unit price, percentage of work performed and code invoices, and assist in preparing progress reports.
- 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.
- Source, select, and qualify the hiring of employees and develop and retain talent.
- In collaboration with Safety Manager, manage and model site safety having zero tolerance for safety infractions.
- Participate in Quality Control meetings, developing cost effective delivery techniques.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience and understanding of the construction industry; and
- Minimum of five (5) years of construction Project Manager experience.
- Certified Engineering Technologist or Project Management Professional (PMP) considered an asset.
- Experience managing projects in excess of $10 million.
- Demonstrated skills in management, and effective decision-making capabilities.
- 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.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Project and other project management tools.

**BENEFITS**

Looking to be a key member 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 to help us continue safely connecting our communities.