Position : Junior Project Manager
Salary : TBN, based on experience
Description: Our Firm is a General Contractor servicing the ICI construction industry throughout Western Canada. We are actively searching for Project Manager to work in our Victoria Office to compliment our skills and to take on challenging and exciting projects.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
Ø Plan a construction project and prepare construction schedule in conjunction with the Project Superintendent.
Ø Cooperate fully with the Project Superintendent to get the project completed.
Ø Process contract drawings and specifications and ensure that the building is built in accordance with these documents.
Ø Ensure that the contract drawings are the same as the estimate set of drawings.
Ø Process changes received from the Architect including contacting the sub-contractor for pricing, checking sub-contractor quotations to ensure that they are complete and reasonable, and itemizing changes and presenting them to the Architect with confidence that the pricing is accordance with the changes.
Ø Meet with Owners and Architects in a professional manner and have the ability to communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company.
Ø Ensure payments in full for the contract price including all accumulative changes and credits, etc.
Ø Instill a positive working relationship with the Owner and Architect to ensure repeat business.
Ø Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for Owners, and ensure timely payment of sub-contractor billings.
Ø Monitor, in conjunction with the Site Superintendent, a project’s material and labour costs and ensure accurate quality reporting is being conducted.
Ø Have the ability to read, interpret, analyze and forecast a project’s cost reports and determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and costing.
Ø Be aware of unit costs and monitor and compare daily progress on site with that of the project’s estimate in conjunction with the Site Superintendent.
Ø Recognize competent subordinates worthy of promotion and be abreast of position vacancies to ensure staff progression.
Ø Conduct project meeting, bi-weekly or monthly as needed.
Ø Coordinate, manage and communicate with all sub-contractors and effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labour, schedule and payment disputes.
Ø Maintain a good working knowledge of trade unions, their agreements and stipulations.
Ø Ensure that the project is in a positive cash flow position and prepare Project Manager reports accurately and timely for submission to the Director.
Ø Monitor and or maintain all site instructions, request for information, notice of change and change order logs.
Ø Be responsible for ensuring Project Schedule is maintained.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
Ø Educational and experience requirements include Architectural Science or Engineering degree of equivalent combination of technical training plus 2 years experience / knowledge of construction, design, finance and management required.
Ø Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Ø Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on project activities is vital.
Ø Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence etc.) skills essential

Ø Proficiency in department’s computer system, department software and typing necessary.

Please submit your resume via fax to 250-727-6865 or e-mail: bria@cgigc.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Monster CA - 11 months ago