Project Manager

Job Description

Magest is growing and we are looking to add an experienced Project Manager to our team on a 2-year contract. Our Project Managers oversee and execute our installation projects including: project management, management of sub-trades, construction scheduling, project budget and cost management, risk management, health and safety, project reporting, and client communications.

Your success in this role is achieved by pro-actively managing construction/installation projects in a highly professional manner and keeping in constant communication with all stakeholders throughout the project.

This is a hybrid role, with travel to site(s). Our office is located in Stratford ON.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish strong and positive relationships with our valued clients, ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction
• Update project budgets and identify change orders
• Review all drawings and specifications, specifically noting any special conditions or features
• Create construction schedules, and depending on project size, solicit input from the Site Manager for construct-ability, staging and site logistics
• Manage sub-contractor tasks and deadlines to meet or exceed target profitability
• Liaise with the Site Manager to ensure project construction meets established time and budgetary goals
• Input project data in our PM software system
• Manage all project documentation including: permits and site notifications, change orders, etc
• Manage risk to mitigate potential Health & Safety, financial and legal liabilities
• Support project accounting staff by collecting subcontractor payment certificates and other paperwork as required
• Participate in site meetings with the client, GC, consultants, third party vendors and sub-trades

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of project management experience in Commercial/Residential construction
• Construction Management/CAD Technician diploma or degree/experience equivalent
• Extensive experience managing deadlines and budgets
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
• Demonstrated ability to establish and build long lasting relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• Proven ability to recognize and mitigate project risks
• Understanding of applicable legislative and licensing requirements
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Demonstrated software skills including Microsoft Office suite, project management software, AutoCAD

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a valid G driver’s license
• Access to a vehicle
• Willing to travel

We appreciate the interest of all applicants and will be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process.