Lean Project Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

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Clark Builders is hiring a Project Manager. Working out of the Edmonton office, the Project Manager will manage projects across all our regions of work. This role is highly accountable and responsible for all aspects associated with the successful execution and delivery of our projects safely, within budget, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You must have the highest respect for people, lead the implementation of measurable lean practices, and demonstrate a proven track record of achieving the successful delivery of the projects identified conditions of satisfaction.

Reporting to: Director, Operations or Project Executive

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads, Builds, and Develops Operations Talent and Cultural Management, supporting Clark Builders as the best place to learn, work, and thrive
• Leads and Ensures that all Operational standards and processes are achieved, ensuring operational efficiency, consistency & excellence are achieved
• Provide elevated client care and services to ensure highest value to clients
• Develop a strategy to Deliver and drive Results on the identified project performance goals and conditions of satisfaction
• Drive Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and a Lean Culture through best practices, training and development of all staff members
• Responsible for all aspects of project start up, including but not limited to, finalizing Prime Contract, conducting project startup meetings and prepare project execution plan, resource and staffing plans, and procurement management
• Project execution and document control responsibilities including Request for Information (RFI), Site Instructions (SI), Submittals, Change Requests (CRX), Change Orders (CO)
• Responsible for all aspects of financial management strategy
• Management of Safety, Quality Control and Communications plan
• Create and manage schedule
• Chair meetings, issue minutes and follow up on action items
• Track productivity and performance of the project
• Manage stakeholder expectations

• Responsible for all aspects of project close out including training, inspections, turn over and warranty
• Support and grow ongoing sub-trade and client relationships

• Participate in project interviews
• Participate in Leadership development and training of project team

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker with ability to interpret complex information and recommend innovative solutions
• Capable of making complex, ambiguous and risk adverse decisions
• Proactive approach to prevention and resolution of conflicts
• Ability to identify, assess and mange risks while striving to meet objectives
• The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Live Clark Builders CORE Values: Have a Can-Do Attitude, Respect Others, succeed as a Team, Lead with Courage and Deliver Results

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree, diploma or 2-year certificate in a construction related discipline
• 5+ years' experience working as a Project Manager, managing the construction of Commercial, Industrial, or Intuitional buildings

• Experience with various types of construction contracts
• Experience managing the entire construction process from startup to closeout on a variety of project sizes and complexities
• Understanding the principles of Lean thinking, collaborative planning, and continuous improvement
• Experience with Last Planner System an asset

Experience with Procore Construction Management Software an asset