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Senior Project Manager

Full time at Scott Construction Group in Canada
Posted on January 27, 2025

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About Scott Scott Construction is a well-known and trusted Construction Manager based in Western Canada. With offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Scott has been providing construction management services and building relationships since 1984. Our diverse portfolio of projects includes commercial, residential, and institutional sectors. Our teams take an active role in driving project decisions through a solution-seeking approach and in influencing industry growth by advancing proactive building practices such as LEED and other sustainability certifications, Passive House, modular, and mass timber projects. Our vision is to be a progressive, industry shaping leader built on our culture of collaboration, social responsibility, and lasting relationships. What we Offer We have an award-winning culture (Canada's Most Admired Cultures & Kincentric Best Employers) that embraces flexibility and continuous improvement. Our culture is centered around our value of People First. We recognize the importance of our team member experience and measure our team engagement annually. We are recognized leaders in mental health and are actively involved within the community. We have active Impact and Mental Health Committees. We are B Corp and Climate Smart certified. Our total rewards package includes RRSP matching, Wellness Allowance, and a well-rounded Benefits package. We also offer educational support, profit sharing and participation in our recognition and annual salary review program. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors, but not limited to education, training, years of experience and internal equity. Opportunity Summary Reporting to the Project Director, as the Senior Project Manager, you will be part of a team that collaborates to drive creative solutions for our clients and internal/external stakeholders. We are looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to join our team and manage three multi-residential projects. Key Responsibilities:

  • Project lifecycle from start to finish includes relations profitability and schedule adherence.
  • Play an active role in business development, proposal submissions, interviews, presentations, client/consultant relationship management.
  • Work closely with the site team to develop the project plan, engineering methods and monitor the project schedule.
  • Develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget is in jeopardy.
  • Understand and enforce prime contract and subcontract responsibilities.
  • Negotiate and issue subcontracts, major purchase orders and monitor their progress and schedule.
  • Work with accounting department to ensure project accounting is accurate and timely.
  • Prepare and issue progress applications to owner according to established schedules.
  • Review/approve subcontractor applications for payment and expedite owner payment from within contract terms.
  • Process all change orders, including negotiating and assessing cost and schedule impact.
  • Manage all facets of project close-out, including archiving of documents, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work.
  • Participate in tender closings when requested.
  • Supervise, mentor, coach, and train project personnel.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with external and internal clients and represent the company at industry functions and events.
  • Model the Company Values.
Scott Construction Values
  • People First | When we take care of people, we take care of Scott, our Industry, and our communities.
  • Safety Always | We owe it to each other to get home safely.
  • Seek Better Ways | Innovation and development fuels growth.
  • Get It Done | Find a solution, take the initiative, and deliver on every commitment.
  • Have Fun | Enjoy what you do.
  • Own It | Be accountable and take pride in each day’s work.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience working on residential, institutional or commercial projects with a spend of at least $10 million+.
  • University or college diploma in a relevant construction/engineering program.
  • Strong computer skills including experience using MS Office, Scheduling & PM software with Procore.
  • Experience in all forms of contracts and delivery methods.
  • Sound knowledge in the review and negotiation of contracts for construction projects.
  • Strong technical, business, financial and legal acumen.
  • Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentations), including the ability to successfully translate technical information to non-technical individuals.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including strong teambuilding capabilities.
  • Knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take off procedures sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
  • Excellent relationship building skills and ability problem solve.
For further information, visit our web-site or our LinkedIn profile. Scott Construction Group strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming and inclusive team!

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