Build your future with GNB Global Inc. — where innovation meets opportunity.
GNB Global is a recognized leader in the design, manufacturing, and commercial construction of engineered steel-framed, fabric-tensioned buildings. We are looking for a self-starter with a strong bias for action who is exceptionally curious, willing to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team in Lockport, Manitoba
We value teamwork, safety, and excellence — and we reward it with competitive pay, generous benefits, and real growth potential.
What You’ll Do
This role will report to the Sr Preconstruction Manager for projects related to GNB’s Mission Critical Manufacturing (MCM) division. The successful candidate must be able to work independently in fast paced, dynamic environments and be able to multi-task to closely track and manage activities for multiple high-revenue, mission critical projects simultaneously. This role requires the coordination and continued relationship development with GNB’s blue chip customer base, vendors, suppliers, GNB personnel, and GNB’s project execution teams to execute on the project deliveries.
We are looking for a self-starter with a strong bias for action who is exceptionally curious, willing to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role will take on exciting projects with high organizational visibility that will have an impact on GNB’s Mission Critical Manufacturing business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring that the client expectations are managed proactively, diplomatically, and constructively and that clients are kept informed and aware of the project status frequently and throughout the project lifecycle
- Work with the project team and support personnel to ensure the successful completion of the project on time, at cost, scope, safety, and quality
- Maintain a “dog eared” understanding of the customer contract
- Develop detailed project schedules, using the critical path method, including design/detailing, procurement, fabrication, freight, and invoicing
- Strict adherence to project deadlines though relationship management with both internal and external project stakeholders
- Issuance of change orders when specific criteria/thresholds are met
- Allocate resources to complete projects on time and within budget, including the organization and coordination of both internal and external resources
- Project risk identification and analysis, as well as pain point identification, that may impact project completion
- Ensure invoicing is complete and submitted on time per the established contract payment terms
- Directly monitor and manage the procurement process to ensure successful procurement and delivery to the budget, schedule, quality, and environmental requirements
- Proactively identify, address, and resolve issues/problems before they occur
- Ensure safety standards are maintained in all aspects of projects
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- In depth understanding of the project life cycle, from sales to project close out
- Experience with procurement processes from supplier selection and vetting, to PO/subcontract negotiation, issuance, and acceptance
- Experience in the review, understanding, and explanation of architectural/structural drawings and technical specifications (e.g. CSI Divisions 5 and 13)
- Experience with steel fabrication and familiarity with AWS, AISC, and material specifications
- Ability to organize and maintain complex data, drawings, legal contracts, requests for information (RFIs) and answers, and miscellaneous information through a project’s completion
- Experience with change orders, particularly when such is needed and how to negotiate such with customers
- Ability to determine and track Cost to Completes (CTCs) and forecast future costs
- Familiarity with value engineering and how to identify opportunities for such
- Strong focus on deadlines and detailed strategizing to ensure the meeting of such
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with the creation of schedules of values and percentage of completion based invoicing methods
- In depth experience with MS Project, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is essential
- Highly organized with the ability to coordinate multiple jobs with ease
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and an intrinsic desire to exceed everyday expectations
- Sound decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
- The ability to travel should the need arise both in Canada and the USA
- The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and as needed to enter a project site.
- Clean driving record.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with NetSuite ERP system
- Experience with contract negotiation and the interpretation/understanding of general construction contract language/legalese
- Experience in bottoms up estimating and quantity take off
- Experience with Lean management and implementation
- Experience with the drafting of POs and various contract documents like subcontracts
- Experience with Tension Fabric Structures
- Experience with 3D modeling or FEA design or engineering software like AutoCAD or Solid Works
- Experience with financial modelling and analysis
- Familiarity with organizational change initiatives
Experience Required:
- Bachelors Degree in construction project management or a construction-related field such as civil engineering or architecture.
- Project Management: 5 years experience with complex projects
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
