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Wood Plc

Project Manager

Bowmanville, ON

Take an active leadership role in the preconstruction of large civil and remediation pursuits ... Must be able to obtain Federal Government Reliability Clearance, this requires that you have a ...

Wood Plc

Project Manager

Oakville, ON · On-site

Take an active leadership role in the preconstruction of large civil and remediation pursuits ... Must be able to obtain Federal Government Reliability Clearance, this requires that you have a ...

Wood Plc

Project Manager

Port Hope, ON

Take an active leadership role in the preconstruction of large civil and remediation pursuits ... Must be able to obtain Federal Government Reliability Clearance, this requires that you have a ...

Wood Plc

Project Manager

Oshawa, ON · On-site

Take an active leadership role in the preconstruction of large civil and remediation pursuits ... Must be able to obtain Federal Government Reliability Clearance, this requires that you have a ...

destinationone Consulting

... in recruitment across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Health Tech, Government ... Location: Various locations across Ontario As a Construction Project Manager, you will be ...

EBC Inc.

Manage and coordinate project within budgets. \n * Assist the PM in preparing the project cost ... Government of Canada - Government Security Screening https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/security ...

Westview Projects

Project Manager

Ottawa, ON

CA$120K - CA$160K/yr

Headquartered in Ottawa, Westview Projects specializes in offering construction management services to institutional, multi-residential, commercial and retail clients. Reporting to the Operations ...

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What is the difference between Project Manager In Government vs Project Coordinator In Government?

AspectProject Manager In GovernmentProject Coordinator In Government
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in project management, public administration, or related fields; certifications like PMP are commonUsually requires a bachelor’s degree; certifications are less common but may include CAPM
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, and oversees budgets within government agenciesSupports project activities, coordinates schedules, and assists project managers in government settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across federal, state, and local government agencies for managing large projectsCommonly employed in government projects to facilitate communication and task tracking

In summary, Project Managers In Government hold leadership roles with greater responsibility for planning and execution, while Project Coordinators In Government focus on supporting project activities and ensuring smooth operations within government projects.

What does a project manager in government do?

A project manager in government oversees the planning, execution, and completion of public projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. They coordinate teams, manage resources, and communicate with stakeholders, often using project management tools like MS Project or Primavera. Strong organizational, communication, and compliance skills are essential for success in this role.

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Project Manager

Wood Plc

Bowmanville, ON

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is seeking a Site Project Manager - Civil for our Remediation Business who will lead complex multi-disciplinary civil and civil/environmental remediation projects. This position reports to the Program Manager of the Canadian Construction Remediation group and is based at the project site or office location Port Hope, ON. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and will be an effective communicator with a proven track record of building and leading teams while executing environmental and/or civil construction projects in Canada. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all aspects of large remediation / civil earthworks projects;
  • Manage budget, schedule, scope, client and stakeholder relations, contracts, and subcontracts;
  • Manage, lead, and coach project team;
  • Collaborate with managers and resources for project quality, project controls, health and safety, environmental, operations, procurement, accounting and finance;
  • Actively manage and lead day to day execution of project scope;
  • Report both to client project team and internal management;
  • Take an active leadership role in the preconstruction of large civil and remediation pursuits;
  • Provide technical direction to and mentors subordinate staff ;
  • Understand, apply and oversee the implementation of a best in class safety program.
Skills / Qualifications
  • University Degree/Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience;
  • Must have 10-15 years' experience managing large scale civil / remediation projects;
  • Will have a minimum of five (5) years' experience managing projects in excess of $100M. 
  • Experience with managing the implementation of remediation projects including decommissioning and demolition, excavation and transportation of sediment / soil contamination, radiological decontamination, dredging, water treatment slurry wall, landfill cap, and/or civil earthworks projects;
  • Demonstrated ability at leading construction managers, site superintendents, safety managers, engineering managers and direct field staff;
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of Ontario and Federal environmental and construction regulations;
  • Excellent organizational, technical writing, communication and team-building skills;
  • Proven track record interfacing with senior management on project/program performance, bid evaluation, etc.;
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with subcontractors ;
  • Must be able to obtain Federal Government Reliability Clearance, this requires that you have a minimum of five (5) years living & working in Canada as either a Permanent Resident or Citizen ;
  • Experience in the nuclear construction industry is an asset;
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean drivers abstract.
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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