Project Manager
About The Position
Doran Contractors Limited is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the overall management and successful delivery of assigned construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role involves working closely with Superintendents, Project Coordinators, Estimating, Finance, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and senior leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong construction knowledge, financial and project management skills, and the ability to build effective relationships while proactively identifying and resolving issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree, B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering) or Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma.
- Minimum 10 years of construction industry experience.
- 5–8 years in a Project Manager role managing similar projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, contract administration, and project financial management.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Working knowledge of construction law, building codes, and health and safety requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Nice To Haves
- ICI experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review estimates, contracts, specifications, and scopes of work.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, consultants, suppliers, materials, permits, and procurement requirements to ensure projects remain on schedule.
- Oversee RFIs, shop drawings, changes, instructions, submittments, and other project documentation, ensuring information is communicated to all affected parties.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve schedule, quality, construction, and safety issues.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, purchase orders, invoices, timesheets, and progress payments, working closely with the Finance and Estimating teams.
- Manage subcontractor and trade contracts, including changes, instructions, and other contractual requirements.
- Prepare and communicate regular financial updates, identifying cost concerns, risks, and variances and taking action as required.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, schedule, costs, and key issues.
- Chair project meetings and coordinate communication and follow-up between the site team, Estimating, Finance, Administration, and senior management.
- Manage expectations, resolve issues, and ensure project requirements are consistently understood and delivered.
- Lead and support the project team, working closely with the Superintendent and Project Coordinator to achieve project objectives, timelines, safety, and quality standards.
- Mentor and provide ongoing guidance and feedback to Project Coordinators and other project team members.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused environment while proactively addressing challenges throughout the project.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
