Senior Project Manager, Construction

Superintendent

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As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

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Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Senior Project Manager, Construction (Internal Title: Senior Estimator)

Company: Bird Construction Group

5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C6

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Construction (Internal Title: Senior Estimator)

NOC: 70010 – Senior Project Manager, Construction

Wage: Starting at CAD $165,000

Location(s) of work: 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C6 Canada

Number of Positions: One (1)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction project estimations from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget.
• Oversee the estimation of large commercial projects valued at CAD $50 Million+.
• Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project’s required performance, schedule and profitability targets. Meet or exceed these targets.
• Supervise the bid process by driving and communicating strategies to the project team to help win bids.
• Manage the development of preliminary budgets, cost plans and value engineering exercises.
• Lead internal construction project start-up meetings and administrative project set up.
• Manage the development of procurement plans, labour and equipment forecast, logistics plan and site workflow, project risk register, and project execution plan (PEP).
• Prepare and manage project budgets during the design phase.
• Ensure that constructability is addressed before sub -trade tendering.
• Oversee the tendering, risk assessment and award of sub-trade contracts.
• Identify, address and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur.
• Contribute current cost and productivity information for SAP upload sheet.
• Develop the assigned project team members with the help of the division/branch management team, including the acquisition of new talent, continuous positive and constructive feedback, and the assessment of non-performing employees.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• 10 years’ experience in a similar capacity of Cost Consultant or Estimator including a full range of project delivery methods including lump sum, construction management and design build.
• Experience working with estimating software programs
• Possess a project management portfolio with large commercial and institutional projects (valued over CAD $50 Million) as well as P3 buildings.
  
  
  

Required Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Benefits are offered through the company’s benefits plan
• Relocation support
• Travel Allowance
• Participation in the company’s profit-sharing plan
  
  
  

How To Apply

Please send your resume to the following email address: [email protected]

Attention: Lily Joudi

Talent Acquisition Manager

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