Intermediate Construction Project Manager (Vernon or Prince George) to perform a variety of duties related to planning, estimating, scheduling and field co

Our client is looking for an Intermediate Construction Project Manager (Vernon or Prince George) to perform a variety of duties related to planning, estimating, scheduling and field coordination activities to construction activities. 20419, 20418

1 year contract, 4 days in office in Vernon or Prince George, 1 day work from home.

Some overnight travel may be required, project-dependent.

Prince George location might require to travel to Fort St John (Site C) (every 2 weeks for 3 days on-site)

Must Have:

• Five (5) years of experience in construction manager and/or construction project management.
• Experience and/or knowledge either Civil, Mechanical or Electrical discipline
• Construction experience and knowledge of generation, substation and transmission & distribution facilities and all their interrelated equipment.
• Experience construction estimating and scheduling skills.
• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license and own your own vehicle
• Excellent knowledge of all construction related standards and codes.
• Diploma of Technology from an institute of technology or Degree in a construction related field such as Engineering, Forestry, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration or Quantity Surveying; or a related trades qualification (such as Electrician, Winder, Power Line Technician, General Trades 1 or Millwright).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties related to planning, estimating, scheduling and field coordination activities to construction activities.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by considering engineering specifications and contract conditions; research, analyzes and recommends best methods and procedures to minimize labour and equipment requirements, associated costs and/or scheduling impacts; revises estimates and schedules.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for a wide range of materials and components; prepares quantity and costs calculations on the direct costs of material and components by using either established unit cost and productivity rate information or estimating from base information; assesses risk situations and allows for in estimating process and pricing of work.
• Apply established markups to direct cost components to ensure recovery of full overhead expense.
• Prepare work schedules and coordinates activities on assigned projects. May be required to design drawings including drafting and perform survey of sites. Also may operate various electrical testing equipment in order to prepare a variety of detailed technical reports; maintains project progress data such as graphs, charts, etc.; advises managers when discrepancies or changes to work plan are required.
• Compile the schedule of pay items for estimates, bid submissions and sub-contract tender documents as required; compiles comparative summaries of quantity and cost calculations from contractors' submissions for use in bid analysis; verifies quantity calculations made by others to ensure accuracy of information.
• Obtain technical information and costs for material and equipment from suppliers; reviews drawings, specifications and material lists; prepares documentation for procurement of construction materials, equipment and subcontracts.
• Maintain up to date records of equipment costs; production rates and materials costs related to construction projects.
• Review Cost/Progress Reports to compare projected costs with estimated costs; determines effects of scheduling changes on project costs.
• Provide technical advice and coordination to field crews and a variety of other internal and external resources relating to construction project activities; participates as a member of construction project teams, as required.
• Perform duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.