Opportunity:

The Pederson Group has been retained by Wright Construction Western Inc. to conduct a search for a Senior Project Manager to be located in either Saskatoon, Regina or Calgary.

Wright has been a leader in the construction industry for over a century and is the longest-operating construction company in Saskatchewan. Since opening in 1905, Wright Construction has developed a reputation as a trusted industry leader within the commercial, institutional, mixed-use and industrial spaces across Canada and has successfully performed numerous general contracting, design-build, public- private partnerships (P3s) and construction management projects from British Columbia to Ontario. Wright and its predecessor companies were involved in monumental structures in Saskatoon, such as the Delta

Bessborough Hotel, United Church on Third Avenue, and several original U of S Buildings. Wright has been awarded Butler “Builder of the Year” and “Top Volume Builder” in Canada many times over the last decade.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, executing and delivering projects on time, within budget and in accordance with specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee construction projects from start to finish while monitoring compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Communicate and develop working relationships with Superintendents, Subcontractors, Consultants and Owners.
• Create overall schedule with the Site Superintendent.
• Participate in pre-job planning, site layout, subtrade, and owner meetings.
• Manage subtrades and suppliers, and ensure subtrade safety paperwork is completed.
• Manage all change orders, including negotiating, processing, and assessing costs.
• Monitor subtrade quality of work and direct corrective actions where required.
• Identify, review, submit, and implement all RFI’s in conjunction with the project team.
• Understand and manage risk. Review hazards when attending job site.
• Demonstrate leadership in Wright Construction policies and procedures, including the safety culture. Promote education and awareness of these policies and procedures to work team.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Architectural Technology Diploma, Engineering Degree, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in commercial, industrial, and/or institutional construction is required.
• Ideally a large-scale project portfolio – projects $40m+.
• Knowledge of all phases of building construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for building.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Timberline, BIM and AutoCAD.
• Experience with estimating and project scheduling are preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.

What The Company Offers You:

• Be part of a leading construction company while investing in your career.
• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus plan
• Vehicle allowance
• Company-paid benefit program
• RRSP Matching
• Professional and career development opportunities

Apply or Learn More:

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now by submitting your application above. 

To learn more about the opportunity, contact Justis Pederson at +1 204-414-0754 or [email protected]!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!