Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Waterloo Region

Job Type: Full Time

VanDel Construction Limited has been Building a Better Way since 1974 as one of South Western Ontario’s premier constructor of Institutional, Commercial, Industrial (ICI) Senior Living/Retirement, Hotel and Residential High/Mid Rise projects.

The dedication and commitment of our employees continue to be the foundation of our growing business resulting in a solid reputation for superior quality and long-lasting customer relationships. In the era of an ever-changing workplace we are proud to boast some of our first employees are still employed today!

The Role

Our extended VanDel team is seeking an experienced Project Manager for new-building mid-rise construction. The candidate will provide overall construction management, ensuring the project is constructed as per the design, budget, quality and schedule in conjunction with Owners, Consultants and Sub Contractors.

Other Responsibilities Include

• Develops the Project Execution Plan along with the VanDel Project Team.
• Manages project performance, schedule, and resources.
• Provides performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
• Performs detailed project cost review.
• Performs risk, opportunity management, and forecasting.
• Prepares and/or verifies progress payments to clients and subcontractors, and monitors progress.
• Understands client expectations and contract.
• Interfaces with the project team, client representative, consultants, and trade contractors.
• Sets up project reporting procedures.
• Negotiates and issues subcontracts, revisions, and major purchase orders, and monitors their progress and schedule.
• Understands and enforces the contract/contract documents and resolves disputes.
• Participates or leads claims/dispute negotiations with owner and trade contractors.
• Manages all change orders, including negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact.
• Participates in overall project closeout, including document archival, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or training in Engineering, Construction related degree/diploma and/or apprenticeship in related trades.
• 5-8 years of construction related experience ideally in the ICI, LTC market
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry, specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word and Project.
• Familiarity with ProCore Construction Software is an asset.
• Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job.
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Ability to schedule, monitor and forecast resources for optimum efficiency.
• Ability to manage others and many facets of the construction project and assume overall responsibility.
• Ability to manage project budgets and create and schedule a project.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting principles and processes.
• Knowledge of cost and change management.
• Knowledge of construction law and building codes.
• Ability to create and manage the document control process for a project.
• Ability to write and administer simple subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Ability to collaborate with consultants and engineers on projects.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

We offer all the bells and whistles including a competitive salary, Vehicle Allowance, Matching RRSP program, extensive health benefits for you and your family all in a safe, fun, family work environment.

Van-Del is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate

• Kitchener-Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience

• Construction Related: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person