Job Description

Team & Culture

This position will oversee the management and coordination of heavy civil construction project(s). As the Junior Project Manager, you will work under the leadership of an experienced Project Manager but are expected to run your project autonomously. This requires managing the full scope of the project for its successful completion based on the expectations of the customer. You will have practical field experience backed by technical knowledge. You are a confident leader with strong communication skills and a natural ability to adapt under pressure. You\xe2\x80\x99re driven and committed to completing the job within the budget and timeline required while maintaining an excellent relationship with the client.

Expectations

• Understand budget, and current cost, and be able to forecast cost.
• Maintaining the overall project schedule and being fluent in Microsoft Project.
• Ability to delegate and mentor field engineers and project coordinators.
• Understand the structure of contract and unique language of Civil Construction.
• Be able to discuss specifics of contracts such as unit price, lump sum, and force account contracts.
• Read and understand each new contract\xe2\x80\x99s terms and conditions, and submittal requirements.
• Identify and negotiate changes to the contract.
• Serve as a field-level point of contact for the client. Attend client meetings.
• Have a sound understanding of, and field experience in heavy civil construction activities, particularly around earthworks and concrete.
• Able to present an understanding of fieldwork to clients in the form of work plans while also providing input on crew makeup.
• Willing to work throughout BC and Western Canada. Able to accommodate a rotational schedule, camp accommodation, and remote locations.
• Natural ability to adapt quickly to changes in environment and application of work.
• Strong decision maker and able to execute decisions with confidence.
• Be well versed in regulatory & industry standards and be able to adapt to potential new requirements.
• Take initiative, collaborate with others, open to taking direction, and willing to think outside the box.

• Completed relevant post secondary education such as degree or technical diploma.
• 4 years field experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and be a team leader.
• Effective communication skills, confident interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form.
• Adaptable under pressure.

Jim Dent Construction Ltd