Job Description

Company:

Academy Fabricators

Position Type:

Full-Time

About Us:

At Academy Fabricators, we are committed to delivering high-quality project management solutions in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team is dedicated to excellence and we are currently seeking a skilled Project Manager to join us in Onoway, AB.

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager is a vital member of our project team, responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of various administrative tasks. This role supports project teams, vendors, and subcontractors, playing a key role in bridging the gap between project planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Bid Review:

Collaborate with the estimating team to review promising bids and provide insights to reduce handover knowledge gaps upon award.

Task Delegation:

Assign project-specific tasks to team members as directed by the Manager of Projects.

Schedule Development:

Partner with the Manager of Projects to create and maintain a baseline project schedule.

Meeting Preparation:

Prepare and compile information for kickoff meetings and client progress meetings.

Client Reporting:

Ensure the Project Coordinator provides accurate and professional weekly client reports.

Drawing & Documentation:

Facilitate and support isometric drawing reviews, constructability mark-ups, and material take-offs. Provide and manage project material budgets.

Prioritization & Planning:

Work with clients to develop fabrication priorities and communicate these to Operations/Production teams. Support execution planning as needed.

Communication:

Ensure timely and accurate drafting and drawing release procedures by communicating mark-ups and prioritizations to the project team.

Schedule Management:

Communicate project schedules to all departments, set deadlines, and monitor adherence.

Responsibility Tracking:

Ensure project team members maintain responsibilities and follow up regularly via phone, visit, and email.

Financial Oversight:

Collaborate with the Controller to manage change orders, CORs, rework numbers, and PORs.

RFI & Documentation Review:

Review RFIs and project-specific technical documentation before client submission.

Subcontractor Management:

Oversee day-to-day operations of subcontractors to ensure timely deliverables.

Project Health Documentation:

Assist in preparing and reviewing project health documentation, including invoicing and PORs.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary training preferred. 2+ years' experience in a project management or equivalent role preferred. Experience in a fast-paced environment with evolving needs. Industry-specific trade training is an asset. Ability to organize and preserve both digital and hardcopy drawings. Proficiency in MS Office applications; Bluebeam knowledge is a plus. CSTS-2020 and WHMIS certifications required.

Skills:

Strong analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Language:

Fluent English (required)

Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Monday to Thursday (Friday overtime) Overtime Weekends as needed

Working Conditions:

Office environment with moderate noise. May require walking stairs, exposure to inclement weather, carrying objects, driving, and normal office routines.

Physical Requirements:

Close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and extensive reading. Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.

Why Join Us:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care Wellness program
Academy Fabricators is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

Metal fabrication: 5 years (required) Structural: 5 years (required) Bluebeam: 1 year (required) Project management: 5 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person