Project Manager

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Project Manager

Requisition ID: 7279

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5S 2T8

Pay Type: Salary

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Objectives

The primary objective of this position is to provide support to the project management team and coordinate daily construction activities on various projects in the greater Edmonton market.

Position Summary

Responsible for all safety and environmental aspects on projects and at worksites. Promote Lafarge’s safety culture.
Project management of all contracts either awarded or assigned to the incumbent including attending site meetings, identifying and pricing work extra to the contract, coordinating and scheduling the project with the customer, invoicing, collections, and resolving any disputes involving the customer and any other third parties.
Verify contract documents and blueprints for accuracy and project materials.
Manage Subcontractors, outline expectations, scheduling information and track productions.
Verify job site quantities. 
Monitor project costs and financial reports. Provide feedback to operations and estimating departments.
Direct liaison with customers, consultants and owners. Ensure that client satisfaction has been achieved.
Monitoring of the construction market and identifying suitable projects which Lafarge would be interested in bidding.
In conjunction with the estimating team prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates based on efficient construction practices, and using the most competitive and reliable subcontractors and suppliers
Job set-up for all projects estimated and awarded to Lafarge by the incumbent including credit approval, bonding, insurance, W.C.B. clearance, schedules, pre-construction meetings, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, as well as internal job setup for operations and accounting
Other tasks as assigned.

Educational Background

A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering with a C.E.T or P.Eng designation is preferred. A combination of educational background along with skills / experience will be considered.

Experience

Minimum 5 years project management and field supervisory experience, estimating experience preferred. 
Computer literate.
Understanding of Microsoft excel, Microsoft project, and Bid2Win estimating software 
Strong understanding of paving, sub-grade, gravel base course, concrete construction and related subcontractor operations

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 

Project management