Senior Project Manager
Job No:
133653
Location:
Edmonton, AB
- An exciting role for an experienced project manager to work with a well-established construction company.
- Challenge yourself and accelerate your career with an organization that wants to see you succeed!
- Join a team that is committed to creating a lasting legacy of quality.
About Cormode & Dickson
Cormode & Dickson is a family-owned commercial construction business operating in Alberta and British Columbia since 1962. Our organization has gone from strength to strength as we've worked on projects all over Alberta and British Columbia, gained a wealth of experience and forged our reputation in the construction community. As a leading building contractor, it's our mission to create lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding expectations and delivering quality without compromise. Our passionate and hardworking team keeps leveraging a partnering approach combined with expertise in design, site layout, architecture and management to deliver prefabricated steel and custom buildings successfully.
At Cormode & Dickson, we know that we owe our growth to our diverse in-house team, who works diligently to ensure customer satisfaction. We support this team by creating a company culture that feels like family and where everyone's opinion is heard and valued. If this feels like an environment that you could build a career within then we want to hear from you!
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About the Opportunity
Cormode & Dickson is currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in Edmonton on a full-time basis. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll act as the key link between the Site Manager, General Manager and client while communicating accurate and detailed information to other internal team members.
This role will see you managing all project files and collaborating with both customers and the Cormode & Dickson team to complete buildings on time, on budget, under efficient resource allocation, and according to the proper specifications.
While no two days will ever be the same in this pivotal role, your more typical responsibilities will include:
- Attending job start-up meetings before each project.
- Applying for all licenses and permits before each project.
- Reviewing and distributing all shop drawings for approval to ensure the schedule is maintained.
- Preserving overall project profitability and positive cash flow on each assigned project.
- Supervising Site Managers and indirectly overseeing employees assigned to individual projects.
- Analyzing financial data with the Site Manager as well as updating the owner on the project's progress.
- Completing monthly reports on all projects, including any variance from budget.
- Creating and updating project schedules as approved by the General manager and the contract administration.
- Coordinating with the Site Manager to ensure that subcontractors are assigned work and complete it on schedule.
- Working with the company health & safety manual and complying with its content.
- Scheduling all site inspections in partnership with the Site Manager.
- Maintaining the database of suppliers as well as managing the equipment's availability and tracking the delivery time.
- Providing day-to-day leadership for the members of the project team as well as Sites Managers.
- Building the project turnover documentation during the project close-out.
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More About You
In order to qualify for this role, you'll need at least 15 years of experience along with a broad understanding of construction, especially low-rise buildings. You'll also need a bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant discipline. You'll also need to be proficient in various computer programs and software, including internet applications. Certified Red Seal Carpenters with construction management experience are also invited to apply. We may consider a differing mix of skills, experience, and education.
As our ideal candidate, you'll join us with excellent communication and relationship skills. Your strong interpersonal skills will combine with your technical knowledge and experience to ensure your success as you drive our projects forward while always taking care to ensure a high-quality result. Utilizing your aptitude for stakeholder management and your strong organizational skills, you'll work diligently towards competing deadlines. Your dedication towards the work you do and your determination to make things better will foster a positive working environment for the greater team.
Above all, you'll be a self-motivated individual who's keen to combine their passion for construction with the responsibility of leading a project team to success.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary based on skills and experience along with the following excellent package:
- Health and dental benefits.
- Negotiable vacation starting with 3 weeks.
- Management gratuity package including $250 of equipment and more.
- Huge opportunities for career progression.
- Social activities - before COVID, we held frequent pizza and donuts team lunches to celebrate milestones.
Upon joining Cormode & Dickson, you'll be welcomed into a casual but professional environment where open communication is valued at all levels.
This is a challenging and dynamic role within a team that prides itself on delivering fantastic results. If you believe you have what it takes, Apply Now!