Powell Foundations specializes in designing, supplying, and installing shoring and foundation systems. Our mission is to provide cost-effective foundation solutions and exceptional service to developers and general contractors in the Ontario market. We focus on heavy civil and infrastructure, primarily associated with road building. We are a dynamic, growing, and fast-paced company that thrives on excellence and customer service. You can count on Powell Foundations consistently deliver high quality results and industry leading service at every step of the way.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team and portfolio!
Main Responsibilities
- Read, understand, and track all contract documents. Be familiar with the overall project scope and provide the overall project schedule. Identify potential extra work and constructability issues prior to project execution.
- Participate in all meetings for the assigned projects, including multiple stakeholders
- Work in conjunction with various departments internally (accounting, operations, safety, etc.) to ensure positive communication and execution of the project.
- Prepare overall project handover to coordinators and operations.
- Attend site meetings with various stakeholders on the project.
- Review all project submissions for accuracy.
- Review locates to identify any issues.
- Train and effectively manage project coordinators.
- Work breakdown packages:
- Drawings
- Mix Designs
- PO numbers; supplier contacts and coordination
- Locates
- Anticipated work breakdown
- Be able to manage multiple projects of various sizes, concurrently.
- Capable of reviewing and managing risk and liability from a constructability perspective and identifying those situations effectively. Identifying change in scope.
- Oversee &/or track project progress using revenue vs. cost analysis.
- Estimate and provide quotations for any extra work requests on existing projects and negotiate final change orders.
- Submit requests for information, compensation, and other documentation as required.
- Identify, prepare, and compile claims for submission.
- Develop and implement detailed forecasting schedules and work plans.
- Complete site investigations and safety assessments as required.
- Other duties as assigned and required
Qualifications
- 5 to 7 years of experience in the construction industry working as a Project Manager. Experience in Foundations would be an asset.
- Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering or proven related field experience.
- Heavy civil construction experience (MTO/OPSS experience an asset)
- Knowledge of shoring systems and deep foundations (piles and lagging, caisson wall, sheet piling, shotcrete, caissons, micropiles, helicals and driven piles)
- Previous supervisory experience is an asset
- Well-versed client interaction skills; verbal, written, conflict resolution, etc.
- Must have strong communication, time management, scheduling, and negotiations skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications such as excel, word outlook etc.
- Must have a clean driving record and a Valid G licence
- Must be able to work independently and in a team
Powell Foundations encompasses a diverse collection of successful businesses, but our spirit isn’t found in the diversity of our portfolio; it’s found in the diversity of our people. At Powell Foundations, we believe that our greatest opportunity for continued success is fostered in the belief that every voice matters. Each one of us has a unique story and we promise to do our part to ensure that those stories are heard, seen, acknowledged, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Powell Foundations is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. We foster an inclusive organizational culture as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- This position requires travelling to office and job sites, do you have issue with this?
Experience:
- Project management: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person