Senior Project Manager #25224
Company: North American Construction Group
Job Description
Job ID: 2012-3055
Job City: Fort McMurray, AB
# of Positions: 1
Overview:
For over 50 years North American Construction Group Inc. (NACG) has worked to build a solid reputation as an industry leader. As one of the largest providers of mining, heavy construction, industrial, piling, and pipeline services in Western Canada, we have the precise combination of knowledge and experience that clients seek when they select a service provider.
We take pride in providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. By fostering a healthy and safe work environment, NACG is able to attract some of the best individuals in the industry. Our experienced team of professionals is able to tackle any job while adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality. NACG has a proven quality assurance program that has been developed for both broad and specific scopes of work, our piling division is ISO 9001:2000 certified and all of our business units are ISO compliant.
Unrivalled in excellence, North American Construction Group is determined to always be the service provider that is first and foremost in the minds of our clients, employees and stakeholders.
North American Construction Group - We build careers!
North American Construction Group was named one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2011! This prestigious honor, presented by MediaCorp Canada, recognizes NACG as one of the province’s most progressive employers,
Some of the criteria that helped shine a spotlight on NACG included:
- the Company’s significant investment in Learning & Development
- the diverse career opportunities we provide across several different industries
- our competitive compensation packages
- Performance Management processes
- profit sharing
- and the successful Co-op and Grad programs we employ to provide valuable hands-on experience for students
For the past few years, our company has worked diligently to create a strong corporate culture and to provide all the tools our employees need to succeed.
Position Scope:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Project Manager will act as a mentor and leader for all direct reports, ensure all safety provisions and procedures are carried out, carry out effective job execution of assigned projects and ensure the reputation of NACG is maintained at all times by promoting respectful and courteous behaviour toward all clients, employees, visitors, contractors and others that may come in contact with you from time to time.
Responsibilities:
- Champions and provides leadership that results in a safe work culture, is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crews under his direction and must understand and accept the importance and legal liability of the role;
- Overall accountability for the efficient and profitable execution of the project, including full accountability for project costs, revenue, scope changes, personnel and administration;
- Ensures the maintenance of an open and respectful relationship with all employees and union officials that supports a Labour Relations Strategy linked with our Company’s vision of becoming an employer of choice;
- Executes projects in accordance with contract and Resource and Production Plans (RAPP) in respect of: Safety, Cost, Productivity, Schedule, and QA/QC;
- Develop and maintain productive client relationships throughout relationship life cycle (pre-bid to site clean-up);
- Communicate and champion vision, mission, divisional strategy, targets, and successes;
- Conduct project reviews for safety, Quality Assurance and Operational (KPI) performance measures;
- Ensures completion of safe work plans/ hazard assessments and Field Level Risk Assessments with crew prior to job commencement and follow-up throughout job to ensure awareness and compliance; expedite answers to any technical safety questions;
- Takes corrective action to mitigate immediate hazards, where safe to do so;
- Ensures legislated unsafe work requirements (right to refuse) are enforced; Ensures safety incident documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner;
- Ensures completion of bi-monthly planned inspections and ensures the completion of follow-up activities including the completion of all required documentation and submission of that documentation;
- Ensure required project resources (capital and human) are effectively allocated and optimized;
- Ensure contract management, billing generation and collection;
- Participate in negotiation of contracts, change management and claims;
- Update and maintain the system of internal controls which have been developed by NACG to satisfy Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and other external reporting requirements for the processes which are in their area of responsibility;
- Develop monthly/yearly resource and revenue forecasting, budgets and cost reporting - ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reports;
- Provide leadership in quality performance and ensure due diligence in client and regulatory compliance;
- Provide input and direction into bid strategy, including completion of bid reviews, approval and signoff as required;
- Provide input/review/consultation to estimating for input to bids related to site conditions and execution plan;
- Represent NACG at industry associations and major project partnerships.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant Project Management experience;
- Minimum 5-10 years experience in civil construction, working with major projects (experience in the Alberta Oilsands is a definite asset);
- Post secondary education (Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma) or equivalent Project Management experience. ie., P.Eng, C.E.T, R.E.T;
- Experience acting as a leader/role model for others (leads by example);
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, take responsibility, act ethically & with integrity;
- Demonstrated ability to execute complex construction projects within established timelines and on budget;
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective client relationships;
- Fundamental understanding of all relevant Employment-related legislation;
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills;
- Strong organizational skills, including time management, delegation & prioritization skills;
- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Computer skills including working knowledge of common software applications;
- Knows and understands construction scope and objectives;
- Experience reading drawings and/or interpreting specifications;
- Knowledge of scheduling and planning.
Summary:
Rewards of our positions include competitive compensation and benefits packages and excellent career growth prospects. To explore this opportunity, please submit a resume of your experience and accomplishments in confidence.
http://www.nacg.ca/careers