Senior Project Manager - High-rise - Ottawa

About Our Client

Senior Project Manager - High-rise - OttawaThe organisation is a major high-rise focused General Contractor with an excellent reputation and a presence across Eastern Ontario.

Job Description

You will plan, schedule, organise and evaluate Multiple projects from start-to-finish. The Project Director oversees and resolves deficiencies, ensuring all project teams execute successfully and that projects are completed satisfactorily.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage one or more high value ($150 Million+), High-rise project sites
• Monitor project performance, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment and quality control.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with the project teams, trade contractors, architects, consultants and clients.
• Coordinate total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Project planning and execution.
• Conduct site tours, safety inspections and leading by example to ensure policies, procedures and standards are adhered to.
• Ensure comprehensive project close-out.
• Manage project meetings.
• Mentor, coach, supervise and assess performance of direct reports and team members.
• Assist in securing new work by participating in estimates, working with sub-contractors and participate in proposals and presentation.
• Lead negotiation of claims and disputes with the owner and sub-trades.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

Senior Project Manager - High-rise - OttawaRequired Skills & Experience:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering or construction management
• A minimum of 10+ years progressive construction experience, including leadership and mentoring.
• 8+ years relevant mid/High-rise project management experience
• Experience managing high value projects ($100 Million+)
• Project management of at least two full cycle, high value, high-rise builds
• Knowledge of different construction methods, sequencing, problem solving and timelines.
• Familiarity with construction project management software programs, Jonas Premier, Plan Grid, Blue Beam.
• Knowledge of relevant construction law and building codes.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems related to construction, sequencing and staffing.
• 1-year estimating experience preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and employ engineering/construction plans/specifications, methods and procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a good working relationship with many different people, including owners, other manager, designers, supervisors and tradespeople.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

What's on Offer

A basic salary of up to $200,000 depending upon experience

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive company benefits including Health/Dental etc

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