Concrete / Platform Project Manager

Position Overview

The Concrete/Platform Project Manager will have overall accountability for Concrete/Platform Construction on our Project. They're primarily concerned with ensuring that the project delivers the agreed business benefits. This person acts as the representative of the organization, and plays a vital leadership role for the business supporting the Canadian transit market. 

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position will be based out of Toronto, ON, and will support our Union Station Enhancement Project.

Responsibilities

•    Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.
•    Assists and supports Executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
•    Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process. 
•    Provide Strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships.
•    Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds long-term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
•    Oversight and Collaboration during the Preconstruction, Estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities. 
•    Leads Contract negotiations, solutions and development 
•    Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships. 
•    Senior Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, client relations.
•    Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, retention.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 10+ years’ experience in heavy civil/concrete working for a large GC
• Significant experience working with concrete platforms strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Staff management
• Project management
• Business process management
• Business administration
• Public speaking and presentations #LI-GH