Sr. Project Manager

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager leads, directs, and exercises functional authority over all aspects of construction projects including planning, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. Ensures that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on schedule and within budget, and that quality and safety standards are met. Directs department staff in successfully accomplishing goals and objectives.

Primary / Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews project proposals and plans to gain an understanding of project requirements, including timeframe, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials, and equipment required to complete the project successfully.

• Develops an execution plan that outlines staffing, materials, equipment, subcontracting, and other services necessary to deliver the project on time and within budget.

• Verifies estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.

• Coordinates with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project.

• Organizes and conducts meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to functional needs and project requirements.

• Leads project activities to ensure execution is aligned with design, budget, and schedule objectives, and takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.

• Monitors and oversees the efficient use of materials and equipment, as well as the contractual performance of the project; works with project staff to ensure assigned duties and responsibilities are performed as expected.

• Monitors and oversees onsite activities, quality, productivity, progress, and safety of employees and subcontractors.

• Oversees financial aspects of contracts.

• Provides technical assistance and recommends construction methods and equipment.

• Anticipates potential roadblocks and develops solutions to prevent issues from arising; resolves problems that may occur during project execution.

• Implements and monitors safety programs.

• Represents our client in project meetings.

• Prepares written reports and updates for management, the client, and the project team to ensure a clear understanding of project status.

• Hires, trains, and manages staff performance.

• Administers financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field such as Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.

• Minimum of 7 years of recent related project management experience in a rail or heavy civil construction or maintenance environment, including strong knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.

• Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of project controls, including cost, schedule, and change management, as well as resource management, material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.

• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing projects on schedule and within budget.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Occasional weekend or night work may be required.

• Occasional exposure to outdoor construction sites in all weather conditions may be required.

• Majority of field work is on and around live track (trains).

• Work may be in urban, rural, or isolated areas. Accommodations and transportation will be provided if required.

About the Opportunity
This job description is not intended to represent a complete and comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position. There may be additional responsibilities and unplanned activities as assigned.

Our client is a leading provider of rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions in North America, with a long-standing track record of delivering complex projects across the industry. The organization offers employees the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a collaborative, safety-focused, and team-oriented environment that values respect, trust, and innovation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our client is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations will be made available for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview stage. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation may be made confidentially to a member of the recruitment team, who will arrange appropriate support to ensure a fair and equitable assessment process.