Sr. Project Manager

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the planning, execution and delivery of modular construction projects. This individual is accountable for ensuring projects are completed to contract specifications, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety.The role demands strategic leadership, effective communication and proactive risk management to drive successful project outcomes and exceed client expectations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver projects achieving or exceeding customer and company targets for cost, quality, schedule and HSE requirements.
• Lead cross-functional project teams – including internal staff, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual scope, drawings and project specifications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring consistent communication and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and implementation of risk management strategies. Develop comprehensive project plans, including budgets, schedules, resource allocation and supply chain risks.
• Monitor all critical path material, expedite, and find substitutes if possible/permitted, oversee project schedule development and identify all critical path activities.
• Conduct project meetings such as project kick-off, client progress updates, and production meetings as required.
• Manage project resources and ensures that adequate resources are assigned to all project tasks.
• Prepare accurate financial forecasts and resource plans through job cost analysis and reporting; monitor project performance and report to senior management
• Management Reporting: Holds team communications meetings on a regular basis. Attend the project status meeting as required by Director Operations. Provide guidance and support to other project team members
• Project Change Management: Track all contract changes and prepare CCRs (Customer Change Requests). Ensure customer caused/requested changes are executed by the team only after receipt of customer agreement.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of project management, experience, preferably in ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) construction projects valued at $20M+.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering; (civil, mechanical, architectural) or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, (or in progress) is an asset
• Experience in construction relating to commercial or healthcare building projects is preferred.
• Experience with modular construction is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of construction practices, building codes and relevant federal/provincial regulations.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams across design, and construction phases.
• Familiarity with OHSA and a strong commitment to safety.
• Technical aptitude of architectural finishes, and MEP systems.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 will be an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel to customer and supplier locations as required.
• Actively lead the continuous improvement process.
• Strong presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all project stakeholders according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions is essential.

Competencies for Success:

• Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness.
• Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes.
• Strategic Orientation: Business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking.
• Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Is curious and innovative.
• Character Based Leadership: Leads with integrity, humility and transparency, courage, drive and passion.
• Building High Performing Teams: delivers results by empowering people and creating a positive work environment.

What We Offer:

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to ensuring an environment free from discrimination, in accordance with all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
, and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please advise your recruiter contact.

How to apply:

This is an active and open position. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for considering a career with Fero.