BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join our Operations Team as a Project Manager.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chair the bid handover meeting on all their assigned projects except for Level A projects of value below $100K where PM ensures bid handover meeting is held between relevant Superintendent and Estimator.


• Prior to construction, establishes with relevant Superintendent construction schedule, project objectives and goals commensurate with contract requirements, budget, and company policy. Reviews with Division Manager for all level B and C projects and submits comments on detail budget, time restraints, cost codes, and purchase control.


• Establishes job organization for field supervision.


• Reviews adequacy of project insurance, including Builder’s Risk, subcontractor Certificates of Insurance, and specific insurance on appropriate project. Assures that permitting requirements have been obtained.


• Prepares and schedules project activities with Superintendent on a daily to weekly basis as required.


• Updates detailed progress schedules, conducts pre-construction and construction meeting related to execution planning of major construction activities and sequences. 


• Monitor with Superintendent costs and production rates on daily to weekly basis as required to ensure budget goals are followed. Adjust resources or working conditions as needed to optimize project results.


• Prepares progress payment requests with Superintendent and reviews for validation before submittal to the Owner’s representative and/or Engineer’s approval prior to submitting for payment. Oversees pay requisition submittals, and monitors receivables and collections of the project.


• Assures prompt responses to change orders including follow-up insistence of timely Owner action. Responsible for prompt written action to contractual required notices and responses, assuring preservation of Company interests. 


• Being responsible for supervision of day-to-day quality control of company performed work and subcontractor’s work, and for compliance with contract requirements.


• Relay relevant information from higher ups and company policy updates to his staff.
  Assigns department resources fairly amongst department projects.
  Communicate with other departments on resources availability or needs.


• Optimizes use of company owned equipment.


• Update Production schedule


• Represents ethically and professionally the company in all interactions with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and colleagues.
  Strictly follows WorkSafeBC Standards (eg. OHS regulations, Worker’s Compensation Act, Employment Standards Act), OFA III, and have adherence to company health and safety policy in the workplace.


• Check Estimating Budget and prepares PM Budget for review by Ops Manager, Validate PM Budget, be responsible for Last Updated Budget in Kheops and its variations, and issue subcontracts, DB agreements and purchase orders for its project

Essential Qualifications

• Well-developed understanding of road/bridge construction


• Knowledgeable in settlement, utilities, roadwork and structural work
  Primavera or MS Project


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Good communicator with owner, consultants, subcontractors, and staff


• Ability to complete the projects on time and budget


• Good timely billing and money collection from clients

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with T&I Contract format is preferred.


• Registration as a PMP or P. Eng qualification.