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The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes.
Why The Shaw Group:
We are a one-of-a-kind land developer. We do not just put lines to paper, we design and bring them to life. That's right, at Clayton, we have an in-house team of land development professionals, Planners, Engineers, Architects, Designers that get involved in the many aspects of building our proud communities. And being able to do all this with such a fantastic team is what makes working at Shaw so exciting… that's why!
At The Shaw Group, we recognize that the growth of our employees is critical to the growth of our company and that the hard work and dedication of our people has allowed us to expand and grow for over 160 years. We understand the necessity in investing in our people and recognizing their individual achievements. Teamwork is the foundation of our success, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters communication, collaboration, and new ideas. We want to make sure everyone's voice is heard; all ideas are considered and every one of our employees is given the tools to reach their full potential.
Role Description
The Project Manager, Civil Engineering is responsible for the overall project management of both conventional and modular format residential construction. The Project Manager will have responsibility for all stages of the project from initial viability evaluation to design, to build, for single and multi-units, with a significant focus on continuous improvement and standardization of the construction processes.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
• Oversee on-site construction activities, subcontractors, consultants, security, and vendors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Review project plans and specifications, providing input on building design, scheduling, cost-saving measures, and addressing potential construction issues.
• Oversee the procurement of labour, materials, and equipment, assisting in monthly cost forecasting summaries and budget management.
• Guide land selection, land development costs, civil infrastructure and site tie-in costs.
• Assist in preparing project schedules, monitoring timelines, budgets, and resources on a weekly basis.
• Handle scheduling and inspections, ensuring ongoing preparation of "as-built" drawings by all trades. Enforce construction and quality control standards.
• Regularly communicate with project architects, engineers, and stakeholders, maintaining accurate records of project progress.
• Prepare and expedite project deficiency lists, ensuring timely resolution.
• Mentor and efficiently lead and supervise a high-performing team.
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and regulations
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Conduct field services for civil works
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Conduct viability and concept design assessments, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, en-vironmental impact studies or other requirements for due diligence
• Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other in-formation and prepare reports
• Oversight of third-party contractor for land survey or construction work
• Prepare contract documents, bid packages and review and assess tenders for construction projects and select the successful contractor
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.
What you'll need
Qualifications
• Experience in leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Degree in Business Administration or Construction Management is an asset.
• 3-5 years of progressive construction experience
• At least 3 years of extensive experience as Project Manager in the residential construction field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships
• Degree in Civil Engineering
A little bit about us
The Shaw Group Limited
The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
What we can offer you:
Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
Extended health and dental benefits
Company matching pension program
Competitive compensation package including participation in our performance-based incentive program.
Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship, and opportunity to participate in other projects across the organization.
An open and inclusive environment that encourages everyone to bring ideas to the table.
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.shawgroupltd.com/careers to apply online.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Shaw Group is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability, or persons who may require an accommodation to apply.