Project Manager

Synectics Inc.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams in developing construction plans, schedules, submissions, and startup meeting documentation.
  • Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily project operations.
  • Maintain accurate daily project diaries documenting progress, changes, issues, and site activities.
  • Coordinate subcontractor responsibilities and resolve project-related problems and disputes.
  • Review and interpret project contracts, drawings, specifications, quantity sheets, and related documents.
  • Prepare and issue subcontracts and major purchase orders.
  • Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to agreements with engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Monitor project performance, costs, schedules, and overall progress.
  • Prepare and distribute regular project updates and reports to relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain and update project schedules, safety requirements, and quality control procedures.
  • Organize, lead, and attend project progress meetings.
  • Prepare, review, and distribute meeting minutes as required.
  • Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time, including:
    • Change orders
    • Progress payments
    • Subcontractor payment certificates
    • Claims
    • Project closeout documents
    • Warranty information
  • Assist with the supervision and coordination of site staff.
  • Coordinate and manage project HSEQ requirements.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Assist with estimating activities, including bid take-offs, obtaining subcontractor and supplier pricing, and tender preparation.

Qualifications And Skills

  • University degree in Civil Engineering, college CET diploma, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of heavy civil construction experience.
  • Experience with concrete construction, structural rehabilitation, or restoration projects is considered an asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a challenging, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up.
  • Highly reliable, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities.
  • Ability to work extended hours and various shifts, including nights and weekends, depending on project requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Experience with MS Project scheduling.
  • Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles.
  • Valid full driver's license.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Group benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance
  • Group RRSP plan
  • Two weeks of vacation, plus one week off at Christmas
  • Vehicle and/or car allowance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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