Junior Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Govan Brown is a national construction firm headquartered in Toronto. Our expertise is in commercial interiors and core & shell construction. Since 1994, we’ve demonstrated excellence through our commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation. We provide an environment that engages our people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which we work. Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Canada's Top 40 Contractors.

COOL PERKS WE OFFER

• Summer hours: Get a head start on your weekends from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving.
• Fun Team and Volunteer Events: Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community.
• Service and Referral Rewards: We appreciate our employees’ commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards, (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!)
• Professional Development & training: Expand your knowledge through various internal training programs and support of your professional certification goals.
• Health & Dental benefits: Such as prescription drug coverage, medical services, dental and vision as well as a Health Spending Account of $750 (minimum) to use as you like to top up our benefit programs.
• Wellness & Life Balance: Through our Employee Assistance Program we offer wellness tools for employees and their families, as well as a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.
• Investing in your future: We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Safety: We prioritize safety at GB, with daily safety activities woven into our operations and safety programming throughout the year. We also offer a $400 Boot Allowance every two years to ensure employees have access to CSA approved safety boots.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and energetic Junior Project Manager to join the Edmonton team. You will drive the successful planning and delivery of primarily interior ICI construction projects through key activities such as scheduling, budgeting, resource planning and client communication. Leveraging knowledge of construction processes from tender through construction and close-out, you will ensure our client projects are executed on schedule, within budget and at the highest quality. Please include a project list on your resume.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure projects are executed on schedule, within budget and at the highest quality.
• Proactively manage project processes and documents, such as project set up, bid packages, subcontract management, drawings, purchase orders, contracts, building permits, change order requests and pricing, RFIs, RFQs, close out etc.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients.
• Perform project estimates and oversees procurement of materials, labour and equipment.
• Setup and maintain accurate project information and data in our computerized project management system (CMiC).
• Establish and maintain updated project records for project accounting, billings and complete all change orders.
• Ensure a safe work environment by implementing strict Health & Safety guidelines on site and ensuring compliance with all related legislation and Govan Brown’s safety practices.
• Provide top notch service to clients by responding professionally and with a sense of urgency

Desired Skills and Experience

• Construction Management, Engineering or related diploma or degree
• 4+ years of experience in the Commercial Construction/Interior fit-up industry
• Strong ability to read and understand construction-related drawings/documents
• Estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of construction processes through all phases – startup through construction and closeout
• Proactively identify problems / issues and develop effective solutions
• Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software
• Confidence and professionalism to communicate effectively with clients, trades and peers
• Takes initiative and effective in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple and competing demands
• Highly organized and a stickler for detail
• Ability to work under minimal supervision / direction as well as part of a team
• Positive spirit with a “get ‘er done” attitude

YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Primary work location is 10171 Saskatchewan Drive NW, Edmonton, AB with potential for work-related travel.
• Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.
• On-site and in-office. This is not a hybrid or remote role.

Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.