Heavy Construction Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to support our Heavy Construction and Mining team by directing the activities of a specific project which consists of trades and support personnel. Utilizing your leadership skills and experience in order to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. You must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else. This is a great opportunity for a highly organized individual who is able to manage several simultaneous activities and who enjoys working with a high performing and innovative team while making an impact.

Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.

Where You’ll Be Working

- Site Fort McMurray Region

- Schedule TBD

- Accommodations LOA or Camp Provided

What’s In It for You?

- Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!

- Market aligned salary & bonus program

- Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums

- GRRSP matching program

- Paid vacation and personal time

- Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development

- Social culture and employee events

See for yourself from our Senior Business Analyst, Curtis “There are a lot of things I like about working for NACG, like the opportunity that they open for you for career advancement, great team, awesome leadership, best benefit package for me and my family, flexible time if you need some adjustments in your work schedule and of course the compensation I would say that, I can see myself retiring at NACG!”

What You'll Be Doing SAFETY

- Ensures all safety policies, provisions and procedures, including safety meetings and investigations, are carried out as prescribed, and all incidents and accidents are reported to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.

- Champions the process for incident investigations and ensures timely submissions of Loss Control Reports.

- Ensures legislated unsafe work requirements (right to refuse) are enforced.

- Ensures compliance to Corporate and client D&A Policies; Ensures Supervisory staff enforce post-incident testing where reasonable or where probable grounds exist.

LEADERSHIP

- Acts as a mentor and leader for all subordinate managerial personnel.

- Champions the disciplined adherence to the Company's Code of Conduct & Ethics, while ensuring compliance to all Safety & Environmental and other applicable policies & expectations.

- Champions, and facilitates team work and harmony between all staff and crews by promoting and fostering a positive, visible team attitude.

- Champions a culture of communication, clear accountability and effective documentation.

- Ensures performance reviews are conducted on a regular basis and career development plans are in place for all divisional staff.

- Communicates vision, mission, divisional strategy, targets, and successes.

- Ensure and enforce compliance to all company, client and legislated Safety policies and procedures.

PROJECT CONTROLS & SOX

- Updates and maintains the system of internal controls which have been developed by NAEPI to satisfy Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and other external reporting requirements for the processes which are in their area of responsibility.

- Works with the Compliance team to ensure that controls are tested in accordance with the requirements on an ongoing basis.

- Has an awareness of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

EFFECTIVE JOB EXECUTION

- Provides input to business development including pre-qualifications.

- Manages and ensures compliance to Corporate and client policies, procedures, orientations, and pre-site access testing requirements for all new hires. Reports job fit results.

- Provides input and direction into bid strategy, including completion of bid reviews, approval and signoff as required.

- Negotiates contracts, change management and claims.

- Conducts regular on and off-site project reviews for safety, QA and Operational (KPI) performance.

- Ensures contract management, billing generation and collection.

- Assigns optimal Project Management teams.

- Ensures accurate and timely reporting of project financials.

- Represents company at industry associations and major project partnerships.

- Reports significant project concerns, issues, performance setbacks and achievements to the General Manager.

- Ensures all safety provisions and procedures are carried out and all incidents and accidents are reported to appropriate individuals.

- Provide direction and set production targets for Project Managers/Superintendents.

What Makes You The ONE

- Post secondary education (Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma) or equivalent experience related to Project Management

- Minimum three years’ experience related to construction and/or project management

- Civil construction experience required

- Experience managing with collective agreements

- Demonstrated ability to execute complex construction projects within established timelines and on budget

- Basic knowledge and understanding of JD Edwards.

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective client relationships

- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental legislation

- Knowledge of Workers Compensation Board requirements

- Fundamental understanding of all relevant Employment-related legislation

- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills

- Strong organizational skills, including time management, delegation & prioritization skills

- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Computer skills including working knowledge of common software applications

- Knows and understands construction scope and objectives

- Experience reading drawings and/or interpreting specifications

- Knowledge of scheduling and planning

- Demonstrated ability to steward an effective meeting

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage several simultaneous activities, establishing priorities and delegating responsibilities as required.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

After you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we’d like to meet with. Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following

- Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract

- Valid CSO

- Be subject to Random Testing at Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites

- Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing

- Breath Alcohol Test

- Urine Drug Test

- Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment

- Audiometric Testing

- Vision Screening

We know you see tons of job postings every week so thanks for making it this far. If you feel like you would be a great fit for a fast-paced construction and mining company where you will be rewarded on a daily basis, please apply - we promise it’s worth it.

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer

- Significant Growth -As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.

- Long Term Contracts - With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2027, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.

- Commitment To Safety - With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.

- Market Aligned Compensation - NACG provides compensation packages that are aligned with current market information for all employees.

- Attractive Benefits Package - With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.

- GRRSP Matching - As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.

- Safety focused - An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst employees and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative influence that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at careers@nacg.ca to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us. Become a member of the North American family today!