Project Lead at Toyota North America

Magnit Direct Sourcing on behalf of Toyota is currently hiring a Project Lead for a temporary assignment in Cambridge, Ontario.

This is a 12-month contract. The pay range for this role is between $40.00 - $60.00/Hr. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.

Who We Are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage overall project schedule and budget including management reporting.
• Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, budget, safety, and current open issues.
• Monitor contractor performance as to cost and schedule performance tracking.
• Development of detailed user criteria documentation for the building expansion activities.
• Development of scope of work for the procurement of AE and construction type services.
• Manage Project Engineers to review Specifications, Utility Standards, Drawing Reviews, and coordination with customers.
• Monitor and coordinate architect/engineer site visits and responses to contractor inquiries.
• Monitor delivery and review of shop drawings and submittals.
• Attend job site meetings with contractors and consultants to monitor progress on activities.
• Provide an initial review of vendor and contractor payment applications, validating actual project progress against approved schedule of values.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and make recommendations regarding proposed changes to directives & change orders.
• Oversee the contractor’s Quality Control program and ensure Quality Control procedures adhere to the plans.

Qualifications/ What You Bring (Must Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. (Civil, Mechanical, electrical etc. preferred.)
• Construction and/or engineering firm project management experience.
• Construction project management experience +5 years working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with individual project sizes of $5M or greater construction type projects.
• Technical knowledge of design/building construction engineering and schedule management
• Experience managing team of project engineers, construction coordinators, and safety personnel.
• Experience working in construction of industrial automotive manufacturing facilities (or similar industrial manufacturers).
• Technical knowledge and understanding of project scheduling and estimating.
• Intermediate to Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).

Bonus If You Have (Preferred)

• General understanding of construction safety programs and requirements.
• Software capabilities: AutoCAD, Blue Beam.
• Autodesk Build and PMP Certification.

Talented, dedicated people are an integral part of our mission to build the best workforce, working together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. We are always on the lookout for diverse, driven, and collaborative talent interested in performing contract work for Toyota.

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Magnit is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE

Work Authorization : Green Card, US Citizen

Preferred years of experience : 0 years

Travel required : 20%

Shift timings : 9 AM to 5 PM