Construction Project Manager 

About Us

Our purpose at Newton Group is to excel in delivering; economical, high quality, low carbon, low energy and low maintenance building systems and structures in the ICI building industry. We strive to make and improve better products and develop our people to work together with various skills. We believe that a truly inspiring and diverse place to work is a must. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who will be reporting to the President. The successful candidate will be part of a team of construction professionals responsible for overall administrative direction using Procore and Sage Timberline.

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years ICI construction experience in Project Manager role
• Degree/diploma in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
• Valid Construction Quality Management for Contractors certificate
• Proficiency in Unifier and P6 
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Proficiency using Sage Timberline or equivalent and Procore
• Understanding of construction contracts
• Seasoned written and oral communication
• High level of confidentiality, sound judgement, diplomacy and understanding
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong detail orientation, proactive approach, and follow up skills
• Flexible and proficient at managing high work volumes and rapidly changing priorities
• Strategic thinker

Responsibilities:

• Participating in pre-job planning meetings and subcontractor proposal review
• Ensuring job start documents and purchase orders are expedited
• Co-operating fully with the Superintendent and site staff
• Preparing working construction schedule and updates with the Project Superintendent
• Logging and approving shop drawings
• Managing contract changes and purchase order revisions
• Managing estimated cost changes
• Managing requests for information
• Liaising with owner, architects, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors
• Chairing owner meetings
• Reviewing and approving all subcontractor/supplier invoices
• Preparing initial billing breakdown and manage subsequent monthly billings
• Adopting and implementing the Newton Group Health and Safety Program and ensuring it is part of trade meetings
• Reviewing and monitoring job cost and labour costs reports with Superintendent
• Managing project deficiencies working with Superintendent
• Managing job completion documents
• Participating in Project Completion Analysis with Superintendent and other Newton Group staff
• Actively mentoring project coordinators and support staff on an ongoing basis
• Assist in recruiting local project staff for the site

Location:

Arlington, VA

Hours: 40 hours per week, as required

Language: Able to speak, read and write English

Newton Group encourages people to enjoy work and working with others, to be creative and effective in teams, to be reliable for other team members and to develop efficient work habits to serve customers well and deliver best value excellent buildings and structures.

Newton Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants who consider themselves qualified.

Qualified candidates should email their resume or fax to: 519-822-6159

Please note that only candidates being invited to interview will be contacted, no agencies and no telephone calls please.

Job Types: Full-time