Senior Project Manager - Transportation 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8 to 10 staff
• Administer and manage several road and  highway construction contracts;
• Implement and oversee project quality control and quality assurance;
• Take full responsibility for the deliverables of all Contract assignments;
• Be a company representative with the authority to act on behalf of the company;
• Prepare proposals, project cost estimates, budgeting, forecasting and hiring qualified staff;
• Coordinate, organize and control the activities of staff;
• Review work progress, adherence to plans, procedures, and specifications;
• Managing resolution of issues, ensure timely analysis and recommendations for all issues;
• Ensure sufficient data is obtained to support construction progress and final payments;
• Provide construction and contract administration expertise to staff, other companies, government agencies, designers and contractors;
• Ensure staffing levels meet the requirements of the project;
• Identify staff training needs and implement appropriate staff training opportunities;
  oversee and monitor project budget;
• Business Development
• Occasional travel required

Qualifications

• P. Eng., AScT or a combination of related experience and education
• Have extensive experience supervising or managing highway construction projects or similar type of work pertaining to road construction;
• Have proven ability to manage numerous complex highway construction projects and deliver completed, quality work on time and within budget;
• Proven ability to coordinate a multi-disciplinary team on large, complex projects;
• Have proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide variety of interests/authorities, including public levels of government, utility companies, contractors, and special interest groups;
• Have proven negotiation skills;
• Sound knowledge of Provincial design standards;
• Ability to interpret and apply contract drawings, standards and specifications;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislative (environment, health/safety, etc.) requirements and sensitivity to application in practical circumstances;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with others;
• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work;
• Ability to analyze and solve problems;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities;
• Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

GENIVAR is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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