Building Project Supervisor

Our client is a dynamic engineering/construction company that meets its clients structural engineering and construction needs as well as project management needs for design-build type projects, primarily in the commercial and multi-dwelling sectors. They are currently looking for a project supervisor to join them as the company expands.

Nature of position

Under the supervision of company management your job will be to plan, organize, oversee, and monitor work done on various projects involving renovations, development, and building construction, as well as helping with the preparation of project cost estimates, when needed.

• See projects through from awarding of contract to final payment;
• Coordinate the work in cooperation with administration (schedules, labour needs, equipment required, etc.);
• Prepare the schedule for the work;
• Manage plans, blueprints, and addenda;
• Manage calls to tender and contracts;
• Publish and manage calls to tender;
• Coach junior project managers;
• Analyze and negotiate bids;
• Organize the site and identify needs;
• Prepare and help with coordination schedules between subcontractors and ensure that said schedules are respected;
• Prepare recommendations and tenders, then get approval from the client;
• Award contracts;
• Organize initial meetings with major subcontractors for the project;
• Establish a list of items for cost control and project accounting;
• Settle disputes;
• Prepare cost breakdown and invoicing;
• Organize and lead site meetings as needed;
• Keep track of notices of change (estimates, tenders to the client, negotiations, issuing orders and/or awarding contracts);
• Ensure that quality standards are respected as stipulated in contractual documents;
• Carry out any other task related to your duties.

Required qualification

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction engineering, or college diploma in civil engineering, architecture, or other relevant education/training;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge of Quebec's construction laws and regulations;
• Strong management, communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills;
• Thorough knowledge of current construction and renovation techniques;
• Bilingualism (spoken and written French and English) is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of and proficiency with computer-based tools such as Word, Excel, and MS Project.

Education / training

Bachelor in civil engineering , Bachelor in construction engineering , D.C.S. - Civil engineering technology

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