Project Manager

Reports To:                 VP of Operations

Division:                      Corporate                   

Location:                     Head Office, Etobicoke

Job Summary

The Project Manager (“PM”) role represents a critical core competence that has high impact on the success of Fermar Paving Ltd. (“the Company”) operations. The incumbent is accountable for the successful completion of all assigned Projects. The PM is in “the driver’s seat” managing multiple projects for MTO, Rail, Paving and Municipalities with budgets up to $80M.

The PM is the subject matter expert for the management of Company Projects. The role is accountable for decision-making to ensure the effective planning and utilization of material and human resources; and communication and coordination with other managers and with Customers or their agents.

The role is the key contact for reviewing and resolving issues and concerns with assigned Project performance, P&L, Sub-contractors, Suppliers, A/R (invoicing), and Claims.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Oversight

• Accountable for ensuring all assigned Projects are efficiently and profitably managed and completed.
• Provides leadership of Project Management disciplines for assigned Projects.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with Owners and Sub-contractors.
• Mentor and support Jr. Project Managers, Site Superintendents and Field Engineers involved in the assigned Projects.
• Ensures Company safe operating procedures are being followed for all Project work.
• Visibly champions the Company’s Safety in the Workplace programs, with a focus on achieving zero accidents/incidents as well as maintaining COR certification.
• Has signing authority with full P & L responsibilities for assigned Projects.

Planning/Financial

• Accountable for Scheduling and Pricing of all assigned Projects.
• Resolves Customer and Sub-contractor disputes as expeditiously as possible.
• Reviews P & L status and cash flow forecasts for Projects, and adjusts as appropriate.
• Ensures progress billing is accurate and complete, and submitted on time.
• Keeps all stakeholders advised on status, progress, and issues.
• Provides claims management updates.
• Analyzes budget and pricing and provides feedback to Estimating department.

Operating

• Develops standards, processes, controls, and measurements for Projects that will ensure consistency and superior results.
• Monitors progress of work completed against schedules and takes actions as appropriate to ensure on-time completion of projects.
• Prepares Progress Certificates and ensure invoicing is timely.
• Quality and quantity bi-weekly forecasting.
• Presents Project Close Out summaries, informing Management of financial results, deficiencies and opportunities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree. Civil Engineering preferred.
• College Diploma (Civil Engineering Technician) or Business Administration
• PMP designation or in progress.
• Gold Seal certification.
• Eng. an asset.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Project Management within the Construction Industry.

Demonstrated Management and Personal Skills

• High level of personal stress management. Ability to retain focus while addressing challenges, and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Influencing skills. Able to find solutions to complex issues/challenges and mitigate risks.
• Able to effectively communicate applying sound judgement in an appropriately assertive manner.
• Working knowledge of Project Management Software e.g. MS Project.

Company Sponsored Training

• New Employee Orientation
• Leadership Development
• Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Health & Safety/Quality Policy Review
• Construction Lien Act
• Claims Management
• Bonding and Legal Training, Project Management – Nice to have
• Working knowledge of Project Management software (e.g., MS Project)

Working Conditions   

We are committed to enhancing workplace diversity and fostering a workplace that is representative of the resident population we serve.  We are committed to identifying and removing barriers for diverse employees in recruitment, advancement and retention.  We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to age, race, colour, creed or religion, ancestry, origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, record of offences, disability, or other protected status. We have policies and procedures to accommodate applicants and employees with a disability.