The Senior Construction Project Manager (CPM) plays a ‘hands-on’ role as the primary point of contact for commercial projects globally. This position is responsible for executing projects, developing project schedules and budgets, managing trades and ensuring successful, on-time and on-budget (margin-focused) project completion within their scope. The CPM will interface with internal and external stakeholders including- Regional Sales Managers (RSM), trades, subcontractors, architects, engineers, technicians, designers, and suppliers across approximately a dozen different vertical markets.

Key Responsibilities

On-site general contract management, including installation activities
Develop and manage project budgets and scope changes
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines
Evaluate and vet all subcontractors bidding on projects
Support Regional Sales Managers (RSM) in providing cost estimates and product information for customer proposals
Inspect and review project sites to monitor and ensure compliance with building and safety codes, and other applicable regulations
Interpret and communicate plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
Prepare project schedules- ensuring milestones are clearly defined, tracked and communicated to all stakeholders
Identify and manage changes or issues that may impact project timelines, budgets, or deliverables
Prepare detailed scope documents and proposals outlining project objectives, scope of work budgets, and schedules

Other Duties Include

Offer value engineering recommendations.
Maintain timely and consistent communication with both internal and external customers
Identify and engage qualified local subcontractors for defined scopes of work

Qualifications

Solid working knowledge of Construction Management, and on-site project management
Ability to interpret design and construction documentation and drawings
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Education/Experience

Post-secondary degree in Construction Science, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent and extensive constructive management experience will also be considered
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management for commercial construction projects or equivalent

Competencies Required

Strong technical aptitude as related to the trades
Knowledge of site-specific requirements including training, safety, testing, screening, union regulations, permits and inspections
Proven project Management and organizational skills
High attention to detail

Personal Attributes

Willingness to travel
Self-motivated, disciplined, and managed
Detail oriented
Able to communicate succinctly and clearly
Effective problem solving skills
Timely, respects rigid schedules and deadlines, strives to meet deadlines, takes responsibility/accountability for missed schedules.

Special Requirements

Ability to travel globally without restrictions
Must be capable of performing the physical demands of the role as needed

Working Environment / Location

Primarily office-based, with extended periods of sitting and computer use
Calgary, AB based position

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Senior Construction Project Manager