This position reports directly to the Division Manager for New Brunswick. The position involves management responsibilities for all NB Projects staff, including, safety compliance, people and resources, estimating, sales, project execution, profit/loss outcomes, and ultimately the project managers’ and/or superintendents’ performance in their project budget, schedule, general performance and profitability. There is also the opportunity with this role to work from one of our four New Brunswick locations of Bathurst, Moncton, Saint John or Fredericton.
Our Company
In 1921, William J. McDonald and William R. Black formed Black & McDonald Limited, a partnership to engage in residential wiring. Throughout the years, Black & McDonald has remained a family-owned business with an uncompromising commitment to the founder's principles of delivery as promised and fairness to all.
The company has followed a planned course of diversification and expansion, combining growth and financial stability with ongoing investment in our people, and a willingness to pioneer new business opportunities and directions.
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade contractor providing electrical, mechanical, utility and maintenance services to government, industrial, commercial and institutional markets.
Currently, Black & McDonald operates across Canada and the United States. The company has over 3,000 employees working out of a network of more than 20 offices.
Job Description
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
Maintain business relations with all key house and target accounts as well as to encourage, participate and promote the development of new and unique business opportunities
Oversee and/or prepare construction project estimates, final bids, and proposal submissions
Oversee and/or prepare construction schedules and monitor progress
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Adherence to and implementation of health, safety and environment policies and programs
Adherence to and implementation of quality control programs
Represent company on matters such as business services and union contracts negotiation
Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
Direct the purchase of supplies and materials
Oversee department financial performance, i.e. accounts receivable, work in progress, and budget
Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff
Requirements
Technical diploma or engineering degree, and/or equivalent trade experience with mechanical or electrical knowledge
A minimum of 10 years’ experience with commercial or industrial background
Prior management experience is essential
Proven skills in construction scheduling, planning and execution
Excellent communications and leadership skills
Budget and financial understanding
Must be committed to traveling across the province on a regular basis
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, submit your resume by June 29, 2012 to Melissa Nurse at mnurse@blackandmcdonald.com . Please quote competition number DM0621-CB . No phone calls or drop-ins please. If you are an internal candidate, please advise your supervisor prior to applying. Career Beacon - 11 months ago
