Senior Project Manager

Ontario, Canada

Who We Are

Fortis Construction Group Inc. is one of Ontario’s leading general contractors. We are backed by over 40 years of experience and with three offices located in Windsor, London, and Toronto, we are competitive throughout Ontario. We believe passionately in the power of projects that shape the future and challenge the status quo. We build anything that can be imagined through experience and innovation. This is how we #BUILDSTRONG.

The Team

People are at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to employ the best in the industry. Our team is led by a collection of expert senior industry professionals with the common goal of significantly improving the way construction projects are delivered. We are proud of the company culture we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 150 employee’s province wide. We want to continuously provide opportunities for our employees to develop and work on their skills and knowledge to improve, learn, and evolve. Fortis Group is a place that people love to come to work every day and are passionate about the work we do.

The Role

Fortis Group is accepting resumes for Project Manager’s to oversee multiple construction projects. Project Manager’s are responsible for a project’s entirety including budgeting, organizing, planning, scheduling and relevant paperwork.

Job Duties

Have graduated, at a minimum, with a post-secondary education in a discipline related to construction
Prove to have at least 7 years’ experience as a Project Manager in construction

The total projects performance; complete all project start up documentation and follow project start up procedures
RFI’s/ SI’s/Meeting Minutes
Responsible for project safety
Ensuring site signage and other relevant safety materials are provided to site
Owner satisfaction
Schedule
Quality Control
Daily communication with site personal
Provide monthly reports to Directors of Construction
Meet with the estimating department for any new project awarded to Fortis
Attendance at regularly scheduled meetings one site
Attendance at regularly scheduled Fortis staff meetings
Complete warranty work with Close Out/Deficiency Coordinator
Consider alternate construction methods for overall better performance of each project
Responsible for materials purchased for each project
Perform budget and estimate for project including design build, construction management, cost plus and other projects not considered typical tendered projects
Produce project specific logs including change orders logs, RFI logs, shop drawing logs and the like using standard Fortis templates and/or project management software
All necessary coordination of permits, sub-trades, Site Superintendents and all other project specific items
Maintain the companies’ creed that Fortis strives on delivering the highest level of quality on time and on budget
Create and conduct thorough review and issuance of subcontracts, purchase orders, invoices and other relevant documentation

Qualifications:

Have graduated, at a minimum, with post-secondary education in a discipline related to construction
Prove to have at least 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager in construction
Possess a driver’s license in good standing
Be able to travel throughout Ontario
Be able to show excellent knowledge of construction terms, processes and methods
Have excellent time management skills and be responsible for several projects at one time
Have a complete understanding and ability to read and implement project drawings and specifications
Show competence with various Project Management software programs and MS Office products
Show competence, resistance and professionalism with conflict resolution
Be able to “think outside the box” with respect to construction practices, be proactive instead of reactive and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Important Details You Should Know

Travel from office setting and job sites is required
Steady day shift Monday through Friday with the ability to work flexible hours, overtime hours, or weekends as needed
Benefit package included

Are you ready to come #BUILDSTRONG with us?! Apply today! Only selected candidates will receive a response. We thank all candidates for their interest in applying to Fortis Group!

Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume and list of references to: joinourteam@fortisgroup.ca

Fortis Construction Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Ontario, Canada