PROJECT MANAGER – BUILDING — ALL LOCATIONS (continuous recruitment)

Building: Thanks to an expertise constantly evolving since 1968, we have exceptional know-how for every type of construction project and we have the advantage of being both diversified and specialized. Mindful of costs, deadlines, health and safety, and the environment, we apply the strictest standards of the industry in each of our activity sectors.

Each project is unique in its design, context, schedule and budget. When analyzing and controlling these factors, we are able to suggest an effective work method that fits the client’s specific expressed needs, priorities and requirements.

Though we are recognized for large-scale projects such as office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping malls, factories and sports and cultural centers, our team excels in unique mandates such as renovations, restorations or upgrades. Whether these are in Traditional, Construction management, Design-Build or Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) contracting methods, we work with the same rigor to exceed customers’ expectations.

In order to meet our growing needs in an ever-expanding industry, EBC is looking for ambitious, hardworking and dedicated Project Managers for its Building division. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management and completion of construction projects.

In this role, you’ll partner with the client, and a team of estimators, superintendents, etc. This position is progressive and represents opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• read the technical and administrative specifications of the project to be executed;
• acquire the necessary technical and administrative information from the persons involved during the submission;
• obtain blueprints and specifications for construction and compare them to bid plans;
• report changes to professionals and claim costs;
• obtain licenses and permits as needed for the execution of the work;
• draft contracts and agreements, negotiate terms and award them to subcontractors;
• develop the prevention program requested for CNESST and monitor it on site;
• establish the schedule (dates, main stages of construction, constraints, methodology) and / or the critical path of the project and monitor it weekly;
• inform the superintendent of the project and discuss with him and the director of the proposed methods;
• place orders for critical materials, negotiate prices and prepare contract documents, in collaboration with the construction manager, for subcontractors;
• coordinate and participate in various meetings;
• establish and maintain a professional and continuous positive rapport with the client, etc.;
• travel is to be expected.

Requirements

• hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering;
• relevant 5to 10 years experience in construction project management;
• bilingual French-English both spoken and written (required);
• master of MS Office and MS Project software.

Skills and attitudes required

• shows initiative and leadership;
• strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;
• teamplayer;
• ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• be able to respond in difficult situations;
• having a motivating and unifying spirit.

Conditions offered by EBC