Project Manager

Job Description

For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications.

Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities.

Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.

Come build the future with us!

As a project manager you will plan, organize, direct and control the work of construction sites to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest level of quality.

In this role, you’ll partner with the client, and a team of estimators, superintendents, etc.

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;
• this position is progressive and represents opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

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

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED

• Shows initiative and leadership;
• strong management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills;
• Team Player.

Benefits

CONDITIONS OFFERED BY EBC

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• competitive salary and advantageous bonus plan
• teleworking offered reconciling work and family life;
• complete group insurance program upon entry (health and dental included);
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
• training and development programs;
• employee assistance program;
• free coffee;
• active social club and health and wellness committee;
• diverse, innovative and stimulating environment;
• a company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done;
• firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Requirements

• Professional background in communication, marketing, or related disciplines; 3-5 years of relevant work experience; Excellent capacity for analysis and synthesis;
• Great autonomy and attention to detail; Demonstrate initiative, rigour, integrity, and discretion; Advanced proficiency in English language communication skills, both written and oral;
• Demonstrate strong time management and planning skills and excel in a deadline-driven environment; Develop the ability to tell stories : stories about clients, projects, people and EBC, and incorporate these stories into written narratives and supporting graphics within proposals that address the unique needs of each client;
• Strong skills organizational skills, and a good ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work on several of them simultaneously;
• Skills in proofreading, good judgment, and ability to solve problems; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Teams);
• Intermediate knowledge of the Adobe suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator); Adaptability and flexibility in terms of working hours;

Ability to work under pressure to meet delivery dates.