Construction Project Manager
The Role
Our Client is a forward-thinking industrial company shaping the future of low-carbon cement
We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager as we embark on one of our clients biggest projects to date: the construction of the new ACT plant. This is a rare opportunity to assume responsibility for an end-to-end large-scale construction project in a business that can change the world for the better.
You will be working in a high-performing, entrepreneurial, talent-focused, and innovation-driven business.
The successful candidate will act as Project Manager and local lead for a wide variety of project specialists, including civil, mechanical, and electrical contractors. This position will require you to utilize your expertise in engineering on related projects, including, but not limited to: industrial design; dry bulk material handling; supply chain modelling analysis; preparation of feasibility studies and master plans; preparation of engineering and construction plans, specifications and estimates; and coordination with regulatory agencies for project permitting.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and driven individual.
Role Responsibilities
- Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, specialists, and others to deliver the project.
- Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
- Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
- Liaise with appropriate authorities as necessary.
- Draft and update budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements and manage costs to meet agreed budgets.
- Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach agreements.
- Manage construction schedule and activities, in addition to issuing progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines.
- Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes.
- Manage subcontractors and supplier relationships.
- Coordinate efforts across the entire project between project stakeholders, designers, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Issue regular reports on all elements of the project.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- BSc in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Construction Engineering/Management.
- 7 - 10 years+ experience in project management within construction.
- Track record of successful project management delivery in an industrial setting.
- Technical memorandum and report writing skills.
- Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
- High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles.
Personal Attributes
- Strong communicator with good commercial acumen.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English & French).
- Ability to make key judgments with confidence, but also do so quickly and with good reasoning and justification.
- Collaborative and values-driven leadership style.
- Proven leadership and management skills in complex projects.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid working.
- An environment which recognises talent and enables it to flourish.
- The opportunity to shape the future of low-carbon building materials.
to find out more please contact me at [email protected] #LI-RK2
