Jr. Project Manager

Jr. Project Manager

Arbutus Properties is a leading land developer, home builder, and commercial constructor, offering a dynamic work environment, attractive compensation and benefits package, and vast opportunity for advancement. We are currently seeking an experienced Jr. Project Manager with a strong work ethic, the desire to be part of a team, and the skills to advance an exciting residential and land development projects.

As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure the successful execution of our commercial and multi-family projects in Saskatchewan.

What we offer

• We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:
• Amazing work culture and collaboration
• Community involvement and team building
• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health and dental coverage
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Life insurance
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Discretionary bonus
• Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, the Jr. Project Manager is responsible for the following primary areas: site reporting and project documentation, project liaison between project sites and offices, subcontractor approval / agreements, PO’s, vendor accounts, document control support and project delivery. The Jr.

Project Manager is a collaborative team player, focused on the strategic objectives of the company through coordination of field and office activities, coordination of logistics, project management administration and documentation support.

Responsibilities

• As the Jr. Project Manager responsibilities of this position include:
• Assist with pre-planning and logistics of Saskatoon based projects for Arbutus
• Assist and coordinate with the Sr. Project Manager all aspects of managing the project
• Maintains project systems and procedures including master filing system, project billings, cost accounting, project delivery status and reporting
• Diligent with obtaining all daily/weekly reporting inputs from designers, field team and subcontractors / subtrades
• Work closely and have effective communications with the field personnel on the project to ensure all facets of the project are managed at maximum effectiveness and least cost
• Assist with the implementation of HSE and Quality management programs
• Assist with the management of all site documentation
• Attend and participate in all site meetings for safety, quality and client / subcontractor / subtrades meetings as they arise and take meeting minutes
• Assist with the development of a project risk management plan - participate in and be accountable for its implementation
• Act as a support to various levels of project management personnel including but not limited to superintendents, other managers, surveyors and field engineers
• Ensure that all necessary resources including labour, materials and equipment to complete the work is available, well maintained where applicable and properly managed to ensure optimum performance
• Assist with tracking the project schedule such that milestone and completion dates are met
• Assist with the communication and liaise with superintendent(s), consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, utility companies and any affected stakeholders as directed by the Sr. Project Manager
• Assist with carrying out purchase orders for various sites
• Assist with the review and sign-off of all subcontractor / subtrade, supplier, material and job cost invoices prior to payment being made
• Measuring, calculating and/or compiling and tracking daily, weekly and monthly quantities correctly for productivity analysis, payment, costing and forecasting purposes
• Assist with the review and proper cost coding of daily time and equipment field sheets as well as daily truck haul cards and timesheets
• Assist with the preparation (where applicable), distribution and tracking of all project management construction documents (RFI’s, SI’s PCN’s, etc.)
• Assist with documenting site activities and construction progress (diaries, written and oral correspondence, photographs, contract document logs, etc.)
• Manages project-related inquiries or escalations and provides appropriate responses in a timely manner
• Assist with proper project close-out by ensuring all commissioning and testing is completed as per the contract documents and the quality control plan, preparation and submission of as-built drawings and addressing ALL deficiencies in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as required by the Sr. Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an engineering degree or Civil / Architectural Technologist diploma is preferred
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• 2+ years of project coordination experience is preferred
• Ability to read plans/blueprints and specifications for building construction
• Familiarity working with subtrades
• Personable and great at building relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Highly organized and efficient with managing deadlines