Project Manager / Construction Manager - CIVIL

Trycewell Partners is supporting an established civil construction and industrial services company in the search for an experienced Project Manager to support projects across Western Canada. This is a full time, project based position requiring regular travel and a rotational schedule, typically 14 days on and 7 days off or 10 days on and 4 days off. Candidates may be based anywhere in Western Canada. The Project Manager will oversee projects from planning through closeout, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, contracts, RFIs, change orders and client negotiations. Site Superintendents will manage daily field execution, while the Project Manager ensures projects remain financially successful, on schedule and compliant with contractual requirements. Responsibilities

Manage civil construction projects from planning through completion

Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules and resource plans

Monitor costs, productivity and financial performance

Manage contracts, RFIs, change orders and extra work documentation

Work with the estimating team to price changes and additional scope

Negotiate project matters with clients and stakeholders

Ensure contractual requirements and project specifications are met

Work closely with Site Superintendents and field leadership

Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, procurement and equipment

Identify and address commercial, contractual and operational risks

Prepare project reports and provide updates to senior leadership

Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project

Manage one large project or several smaller projects, depending on workload

Lead project closeout and financial reconciliation

Travel to project sites and work rotational schedules

Qualifications

At least five years of Project Manager experience in civil construction is preferred

Progressive civil construction experience, ideally advancing through field operations or project coordination into project management

Previous field experience is considered an asset

Experience with heavy civil, mining, earthworks, underground utilities, pipelines, road construction or related infrastructure projects

Direct experience with contracts, RFIs, change orders and client negotiations

Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control and project financial experience

Experience working with Site Superintendents and field leadership

Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities

Strong communication, organization and stakeholder management skills

Experience working in remote or project based environments is considered an asset

Post secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is considered an asset

P.Eng. designation or PMP certification is considered an asset

Experience with HeavyJob and HeavyBid is considered an asset

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract

Willingness to travel throughout Western Canada and work rotational schedules

Ability to complete required drug and alcohol testing and site orientations

The organization offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and project specific travel support. Employee and independent contractor arrangements may be considered. Long term career opportunities include Senior Project Management, Estimating and Contracts Management.