Project Manager

We are seeking an individual with design and construction experience to lead client projects. As a Project Manager you will be expected to understand client needs and establish a plan to bring their requests to fruition. You are also someone that enjoys being forward facing and responsive to our clients. The current opportunities primarily consist of capital infrastructure projects, with a focus on building design and construction.

This role is primarily based out of Fredericton, however projects may take us to other parts of the Maritimes and Atlantic Canada. We are a flexible employer that allows a variety of work options, however travel to sites for reviews and meetings will be required.

Project Management (85%)

• Participate in the development of project documents and ensure they are complete and valid for the required phase of the project.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Formalizing, preparing, executing, monitoring, and controlling, project management plans with a focus on Scope, Schedule and Budgets.
• Identify program/project milestones, critical success factors, and resource requirements.
• Identify, collect, and review pertinent documents relating to the project and the client needs.
• Organize, chair, and record project meetings.
• Mediate and / or help resolve problems encountered by team members; manage project issues and escalate as required.
• Monitor and review design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Analyze, problem solve, and research project elements as required.
• Control scope creep and manage change requests related to project scope.
• Develop and manage project budget and schedules.
• Engage project stakeholders regularly by keeping them informed of delivery progress, risks and issues and manage expectations on deliverables.
• Understand and develop quality management plans for all phases of the projects.
• Monitor the quality of the project's deliverables.
• Prepare and present project status reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables with 3rd party vendors.
• Plan for and mitigate project risks and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure that risks are proactively identified with mitigation strategies developed and monitored while also ensuring that project issues are resolved and appropriately escalated; maintain data related to key risks and issues including the status and progress
• Identifying, recommending, and executing procurement strategies to support the projects, including Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers.
• Develop request for proposals for design and construction.
• Manage contract negotiations with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate efficiently with partners and vendors to deliver projects according to plan.
• Other duties as required.

Business Development (10%)

• Develop new and growing client relationships and help to identify new business opportunities.
• Provide leadership in the maintenance of existing client relationships including preparation of proposals and statement of qualifications.
• Business travel when required.

Learning & Development (5%)

• Commit to self-development learning.
• Input to the career development of other members of the MPMC team
• Contribute through active participation in professional associations and committees.
• Provide proactive leadership and direction to Project Teams.

What will you need to succeed

• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or architecture in New Brunswick or eligible to be licensed preferred.
• Applicants who have completed Technical School with an interest in project management will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as a Project Manager for multidiscipline projects is recommended.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Applications must show experience in one or more of the following:
  • Demonstrated success in leadership of design and construction projects;
  • Work experience in engineering, architecture or construction management;
  • Understands and is comfortable working in a construction environment as well as interacting with contractors on a routine basis;
  • Ability to plan, direct and evaluate construction projects from pre-concept to completion;
  • Managing agreements/contracts with consultants suppliers and contractors;
  • Development of design team leadership with the ability to create and manage budgets, client deliverables, and project schedules;
  • Demonstrated ability to develop proposals and tender documents using industry standard agreements;
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare capital construction cost estimates.
  • Strong proficiency in computer skills, proposals, report writing, presentations, communications, organization, and interpersonal skills; and
  • Willingness to adopt technology and commitment to innovation.
• The following skills are considered an asset:
  • Understand the need for setting timelines and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate in writting, verbally, on the phone, in person, both one on one and to multiple persons.
  • Self-motivated, able to work on own and seek direction as necessary.
  • Attention to detail

MPMC is an up-and-coming firm that takes pride in leading large projects and teams of experts. Our strength is in building trust with out clients, and project teams. We offer competitive wages and flexible work hours. At MPMC you will have the opportunity to be part of a tight knit group that leads large teams in challenging and rewarding environments.