Senior Project Manager

FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm.  We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in-house expertise to take their project from vision to reality.

To add to this expertise,  we are recruiting for Senior Project Managers in our Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver office locations to join our collaborative and team focused organization.

We have a lot to offer you  – profit sharing, RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few.

As our Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for managing all aspects of large-scale and complex projects from implementation phase through to completion.  Ensure projects are safety compliant, completed on time, and delivered within budget in accordance with the specifications and scope of work, while providing leadership and guidance to project teams and key stakeholders.

Position Overview:

Provides strategic input on project execution and delivery to ensure client requirements and business objectives are achieved.

Responsible for the overall management of  large, complex, or multiple concurrent projects , including oversight of  purchase orders, subcontracts, equipment, insurance, permits and bonds.

Collaborates with the  Project Planner, Project Design Engineer, outside consultants and key stakeholders  to establish project schedules, priorities and drawing requirements.

Leads the resolution of complex project issues and conflicts involving  subcontractors, suppliers, employees   and clients  when necessary.

Evaluates and approves any significant project changes while assessing impacts to  scope, budget, schedule, and resources .

Serves as the senior client representative throughout the project lifecycle, providing  strategic guidance, fostering strong client relationships, and supporting successful project closeout and building inspections .

Provides mentorship and guidance to Project Managers and project team members as required.

Qualifications Needed:

Post-secondary education in the field of engineering OR minimum 10+ years’ experience leading construction projects, including large-scale or complex projects.

Strong understanding of the  fundamental business principles  including  financial, legal,  and  organizational  aspects

Professional communicator,  offering creative solutions  while  managing critical project details .

Advanced proficiency with  MS Office and project management  software. Experience using  Autodesk Forma/ACC  or  Primavera P6  is considered an asset.

Experience  mentoring project teams  and  providing leadership  within a project environment.

FWS is committed to fostering connection, mentorship, and professional growth and development that only an on-site presence can provide. However, we remain open to flexible work arrangements, guided by our comprehensive Flexible Work Arrangement Policy should appropriate circumstances arise.

About FWS
We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason. Our leadership team, our employees – we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees. We have a wide range of expertise and skillsets that service multiple markets.

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FWS may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and only used to assist in the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals following human review.

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