Junior Project Manager

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The Opportunity

As a Junior Project Manager at Build Nova Scotia, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful execution of various projects within our organization. Working closely with managers and senior project managers, you will contribute to project planning, monitoring, and coordination. Your attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work effectively within a team will be crucial to ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects.

What you'll do
Responsibilities

• Assist in construction project planning, including defining scope, design development, objectives, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain project schedules and timelines.
• Monitor and track project progress in all phases, identifying potential issues and taking corrective actions.
• Assist in resource allocation and management to ensure projects are adequately staffed.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and status updates.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Support the identification and management of project risks and issues.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to the development of project strategies.
• Participate and support in all project phases including planning, design, estimating, tendering and construction administration, close out and commissioning.
• Help ensure that projects are completed within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Meeting scheduling, note taking, other general office tasks as required.

What you'll need
Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing construction projects
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of dealing with project budgets, schedules, and technical requirements. Preference may be given to candidates with an understanding of PM software and SAP.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore).
• Basic understanding of construction and project management methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Previous experience or internship in project management is a plus.
• Must have sound stakeholder management skills, the ability to adapt quickly and respond to a changing environment.
• Presentation, consultation, negotiation, and consensus building skills are also desired.

At least one of the following:

• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng) with Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS) or must be enrolled as an EIT with ENS (If the latter, the applicant must provide a letter from the ENS confirming enrollment).
• Licenced Architect with Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) or enrolled in IAP. (If the latter, the applicant must provide a letter from the NSAA confirming enrollment).
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with appropriate technical and project management experience.

We're looking for
Core Skills

Infrastructure
Project Management

A little bit about us
Build Nova Scotia

Build Nova Scotia is the Province's Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of high-potential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short, we build things-and how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotia's diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive, sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy, connected, and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing, and we're doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community well-being, build local pride and momentum, and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

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