Project Manager

Location	Hamilton (Ontario, Canada)
Type	Full-Time Position
Wages	Negotiable based on experience, Profit Sharing, Flexible benefits

Location	Hamilton (Ontario, Canada)
Type	Full-Time Position
Wages	Negotiable based on experience, Profit Sharing, Flexible benefits

Job Description

The Project Manager is accountable for leading and delivering multiple projects of varying degrees of complexity and scale, from the Proposed Design and Bidding Stage through to on-site construction and effectively balancing the competing demands of quality, scope, time, and cost; ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Main responsibilities will include:

Business Development/Bidding

Prepares bid packages/proposals by engaging experts in engineering, designers/detailers, estimators, production and constriction in providing the necessary information in order to build a competitive bid.

Project Planning & Delivery

Integrates all the processes and functions involved in the project, including planning, engineering, design, construction, and other technical functions. Coordinates actions and decisions with these elements, resolving conflicts and settling issues arising by dealing with technical managers and Squad Leaders who are responsible for their respective technical phase of the project.
Reviews specifications and drawings to ensure understanding of what’s required within the contract and from the client, engaging Field Services and Engineering in the divisioning and sequencing of the project in the initial phase of preparing the plan, to ensure “constructability” in the field.
Provides oversight on day-to-day project delivery activities, assuring compliance with applicable statutory and contractual requirements.

Effective Interface with Client

Interfaces regularly with clients, other key stakeholders, in order to ensure execution is in line with commitments and expectations.

Visits job sites with the client, building relationships and ensuring the project is moving along on target and issues and problems in the field are being resolved.

Troubleshooting

Anticipates problems and proactively consults with other senior managers in identifying issues that may hinder the success of a project. Develops strategies and presents solutions to affected groups such as engineering, production, construction, union officials and others.

Planning & Staff Leadership

Assigns duties within the project team and renders necessary technical assistance to assure compliance with project budget, criteria, and deadlines.
Manages the activities of the project team to assure steady workflow, maximum production, compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements and efficiency of operations.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required

A minimum of 10 years of experience as a mid-level or higher project manager, with at least 5 years of running complex projects.
Demonstrable record of project management on a major high value construction projects within the expected scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Experience must span the full cycle of a project.
Demonstrated familiarity with PMP Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).

Desired

Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering, project management, business administration or a related field.

Skills, Knowledge and Competency Requirements

Knowledge of the Tekla System or other equivalent systems (e.g.: AutoCAD)
Knowledge in structural steel fabrication, connections and erection practices
Knowledge of construction methods, contingency planning; value added techniques
Knowledge of relevant Environmental & H&S Legislation
Ability to read structural and architectural drawings
A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment
Ability to handle a variety of constituencies, juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities.

Highly Developed

Organizational skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills – Both Written and Oral
MS Project / MS Office
Analytical and problem solving skills
Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Negotiation Skills

Working Conditions

Travel – Must be able to travel at least once a month

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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