Project Manager - Civil​/Earthworks

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The central office is located in Alexandria, with projects located within the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV).

Reporting to the subsidiary Director or Operations Manager for the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, as a project manager you will lead a team of engineers, project coordinators and site superintendents in the planning and implementation of medium to large civil construction projects. The role requires delivering projects on time and within budget while maximizing financial returns and maintaining a focus on safety.

Responsibilities include developing execution plans, detailed scheduling, budget management, and maintaining positive client relationships.

• Ensure projects meet anticipated schedules, stay within budget, meet client expectations, and are executed at the highest level of quality.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements.
• Prepare and manage project budget/itemized costs, construction schedules and milestones, and monitor progress.
• Tender, review, approve and award all sub-trades in conjunction with the Estimator; coordinate sub-trades work activities; plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations with Site Superintendents, ensuring quality control.
• Develop quantity and material take-offs for estimation and budget preparations.
• Direct purchasing of building materials and equipment.
• Monitor site safety compliance in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Review and approve all supplier and subcontractor invoices and weekly timesheets for field workers.
• Manage the execution of Contemplated Change Order (CCO), Change Order (CO) and Change Directive (CD) processes in a timely manner, following up until an approved CO is received within the contract specifications.

• Provide direction for construction methodologies and guide designers in completing detailed designs and construction drawings.
• Prepare technical specifications for construction services, utilities and works.
• Analyze and provide feedback on reports, designs and analyses completed by third parties including engineering firms, architects and technical consultants.
• Prepare and lead execution of the project environmental management plan, including waste management, contaminant management, water and soil protection, and mitigation for impacts to wildlife and species at risk.
• Oversee all civil quality control and quality assurance programs, including materials testing programs (aggregate and concrete) and quality assurance programs (site survey benchmarks, reinforcing steel inspections, installation tolerances, etc.).

• Represent the company in direct communication with clients, project stakeholders, regulatory bodies, partners and the general public.
• Maintain effective communication with senior management and the project team, ensuring relevant project updates are communicated effectively.
• Prepare various documents such as technical documents, meeting minutes, project progress status and change order summaries.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Client, Consultants, Architects, Designers, Provincial/Municipal Inspectors, Site Superintendents and Sub-Trades.
• Ensure Site Superintendents are up to date in regards to on site project documentation, including legislative requirements.

• BSc/BA in engineering, civil construction or equivalent relevant project experience.

• PMP certification with PMI
• PE designation is an asset
• Current Driver's Licence

• 10+ years as construction project manager with specific experience managing large civil construction projects in excess of $25 million.
• Mandatory experience in site development – earthworks, utility, stormwater management.
• Excellent knowledge of concrete, experience in large concrete pours and formwork.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials and project management principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints, structural drawings and plan sets.
• Advanced…