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Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible to oversee and coordinate all aspects of our mass timber projects.
Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
Coordinate and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure project goals are met.
Conduct regular project meetings to review progress, address issues, and update stakeholders to keep the project on schedule.
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost estimates and monitoring expenses throughout the project execution phase.
Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.
Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project delivery.
Conduct effective change management, record keeping, including development of RFI’s, change orders and stakeholder requests.
Anticipate potential delays and develop strategies to mitigate risks to the project timeline. Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict.
Establish and enforce quality standards, ensuring construction work meets industry regulations and client expectations.
Conduct regular inspections to identify and address quality issues promptly.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and other project partners.
Ensure all parties adhere to contract terms and conditions.
Manage expectations and promptly address any changes in project scope or requirements.
Collaborate with the sales team to identify and evaluate new mass timber projects with respect to scope, cost and delivery.
Complete project with full or enhanced fee.
Learn and understand manufacturing processes and practical applications of Mercer Mass Timber products, CLT and Glulam beams/columns, including design properties, product mix, and accessory materials.
3-5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the mass timber or construction industry.
~ Completed post-secondary education in Wood Processing, Construction, Engineering, or related discipline.
~ Comprehensive understanding of project management control systems. Knowledge of mass timber materials, construction methods, and related technologies is considered an asset.
~ Experience in the North American construction market with knowledge of design, manufacturing, and construction principles (DfMA) is considered an asset.
Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
RRSP - We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.