Construction Project Manager

Are you eager to be part of a dynamic organization that is growing fast and scaling right? Are you excited about the prospect of contributing to the security of the global food supply chain?

Coldbox is a dynamic and trusted ICI Design Builder specializing in environmentally controlled facilities. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, we have expanded into the United States with the launch of Coldbox USA, based in Atlanta, Ga., and have plans to expand globally. What is the key to our growing success? It’s our commitment to building trusting relationships with our clients, vendors, and our own people. Our relentless pursuit of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. It’s our willingness to dare to be great as we help food and pharmaceutical companies grow their business and elevate the standard of living around the world.

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction PM to join our rapidly growing company in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control, providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The PM’s responsibilities cover all areas of project management including project planning, cost management, time management, quality management and contract administration.  The PM is responsible for overseeing several projects at a time and communicating with a range of people including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, internal staff, and the public.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Design Build Team participant from sales hand over to turnkey project delivery, including design, quality, team management, safety, PC/SS support and leadership
• Keep projects on or below budget by tendering scopes of work competitively and negotiating buyouts of sub-contracts based on overall value of the bid and schedule impacts
• Budget management and tracking of multiple projects
• Identify project risks, mitigate company exposure to them effectively and within the terms of both Prime and Sub-contracts
• Drive project schedules through planning and leading Site Superintendents, Project Coordinators and Trade Contractors, being proactive and clear on next steps
• Ensure the schedule is being tracked regularly on an actual vs baseline basis
• Ensure that the clients’ expectations are being met and that all relevant details from the project team are communicated to them
• Periodic inspection of construction sites to ensure quality is being delivered, sites are well maintained, and that Superintendents are running “tight ships”
• Direct Site Superintendents by delegating authority and responsibility to them for maintaining schedule and organising work as appropriate for the scale and complexity of a given project
• Oversee tendering, bid selection, buy-out approval, and contract administration
• Post-Construction client support for warranty calls
• Ensure construction billing documentation is delivered to the Finance Department accurately and on time
• Overall control of the construction program of the project and ultimately responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and administration of submittals, change logs, inspection requirements, and RFI logs whether maintained by the PM or other staff

Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Building Science, Architectural Technology, or Construction Management
• An Engineering degree with a specialization in Construction Project Management is considered an asset
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• PMP designation is considered an asset
• Good understanding of building science principles
• High levels of accuracy and precision
• Ability to analyze and articulate in detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent understanding of drawings and specification interpretation

If you have the qualifications as outlined above and are interested in playing a pivotal role in a growing and dynamic company, please forward your resume to the email provided.

We thank you for your interest in this position!  Only those applicants that respond to our pre-qualifying questionnaire and who are selected for interviews will be contacted. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.