Project Manager

Our client specializes in large-scale commercial construction projects. You will find a family-oriented atmosphere and a corporate culture focused on safety, teamwork, and open communication. Join their team!

Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, the Project Manager is responsible for planning and organizing the construction projects assigned to them, from project start-up through to building delivery.

• Define project needs, determine requirements, and propose various applicable solutions to the client upon receipt of the contract;
• Establish the budget for projects under their responsibility in collaboration with the estimator;
• Establish schedules for projects under their responsibility and ensure regular follow-up;
• Plan and control construction costs;
• Collaborate in the bidding process, analyze bids, and negotiate with subcontractors;
• Ensure that project start-up documents are obtained (shop drawings, technical data sheets, subcontractor schedules, etc.);
• Ensure that the required construction permits are obtained;
• Gather the various technical documents required to carry out the projects;
• Order the required equipment and materials;
• Create work orders and prepare documents for the foreperson;
• Coordinate the work of the various project stakeholders;
• Establish and maintain the necessary communications with subcontractors, professionals, and clients;
• Coordinate site meetings;
• In collaboration with the site coordinator and superintendent, ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards on job sites;
• Manage change notices and extras related to the projects;
• Establish and maintain professional relationships of trust with internal collaborators and subcontractors;
• Act as an intermediary between the various stakeholders;
• Support the superintendent in the day-to-day management of the job site;
• Participate in project meetings with clients;
• Ensure that paper and electronic files are kept up to date;
• Submit payment requests to clients and follow up with accounting to proceed with final billing following approval;
• Approve subcontractor and supplier invoices and ensure monthly client billing;
• Participate in the projects’ interim and final acceptance inspections;
• Ensure that deficiencies are corrected at the end of the project;
• Resolve job-site issues and make the necessary decisions to limit financial impacts and schedule delays

• Ability to read technical plans
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and negotiate win-win agreements
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Results-oriented

Years of experience: 3 to 5 years