Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead to join our team, working for our major automotive client.
What you’ll be doing as a Project Lead :
- Manage overall project schedule and budget including management reporting.
- Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, budget, safety, and current open issues.
- Monitor contractor performance as to cost and schedule performance tracking.
- Development of detailed user criteria documentation for the building expansion activities.
- Development of scope of work for the procurement of AE and construction type services.
- Manage Project Engineers to review Specifications, Utility Standards, Drawing Reviews, and coordination with customers.
- Monitor and coordinate architect/engineer site visits and responses to contractor inquiries.
- Monitor delivery and review of shop drawings and submittals.
- Attend job site meetings with contractors and consultants to monitor progress on activities.
- Provide an initial review of vendor and contractor payment applications, validating actual project progress against approved schedule of values.
- Evaluate, negotiate, and make recommendations regarding proposed changes to directives & change orders.
- Oversee the contractor’s Quality Control program and ensure Quality Control procedures adhere to the plans.
Qualifications Required for Project Lead:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering. (Civil, Mechanical, electrical etc.)
- Construction and/or engineering firm project management experience.
- Construction project management experience +5 years working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with individual project sizes of $5M or greater construction type projects.
- Technical knowledge of design/building construction engineering and schedule management
- Experience managing team of project engineers, construction coordinators, and safety personnel.
- Experience working in construction of industrial automotive manufacturing facilities (or similar industrial manufacturers).
- Technical knowledge and understanding of project scheduling and estimating.
- Intermediate to Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
Bonus if you have (Preferred):
- General understanding of construction safety programs and requirements.
- Software capabilities: AutoCAD, Blue Beam.Autodesk Build
- PMP Certification
Pay: $40.00-$55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Construction project management : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
