Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, ON

About Us

TalentHunt Inc is a North America premier talent management and recruitment solutions provider with delivery centers from coast to coast. We help candidates figure out the next challenge that fits their professional and personal growth plans and match them with exciting and very rewarding opportunities with leading companies across the globe.

Our Client

Our client is a privately-owned company based out of Ottawa, Ontario. They represent an entirely new paradigm, exceeding customers’ expectations and changing the way they think about storage. They do so, in part, by ensuring that their customer’s storage and related needs are met in a consistently professional and helpful manner. Their facilities are designed with their customer’s comfort and safety in mind, and host additional services on site.

Why do you want to join?

• Clear path to leadership roles along with strong mentorship.
• Excellent opportunity for growth and advancement within the company.
• Work with an equal opportunity employer with a great company culture. 

What will you do? 

• Prepare analyses, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required;
• Develop and strengthen existing skills and deliver projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice;
• Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on analysis, reports, designs and associated advice;
• Lead the consultant team through the design and permit document phase to ensure efficiency, comprehensiveness, adherence to Dymon design standards and best practices
• Carry out project management, contract administration and field reviews for projects under construction;
• Ensure that projects meet quality assurance requirements
• Ensure timely regular and clear reporting of project status to stakeholders, and that critical project records and documentation is kept;
• Provide clear communication to project personnel including clearly assigned task briefs;
• Carefully manage project risk and clearly understand and work with general contractor to determine where specific risks are best owned;
• Monitor project finances and work with the Vice President, Construction to adjust activities and methodologies as required to achieve expected profitability targets;
• Reflect on project learnings and experience to improve and promote lessons learnt to the other office staff;
• Maintain the DYMON brand through service through project delivery, strong communication with stakeholders, and acting feedback;
• Build effective networks and working relationships with key stakeholders

Who are you? 

• College diploma or university degree in a construction-related field such as building science, construction management or civil engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation (preferred).
• 5 to 10 years’ experience managing medium to large sized commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Training in Occupational Health and Safety at the supervisory level.
• Thorough understanding of the construction process and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to lead a project team (consultants, external service providers, contractors, internal stakeholders, etc.) in a collaborative and effective manner
• Ability to manage employees and develop good working relationships with trades and suppliers.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Project.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license

If you are interested, reach out to Paul Huffman.