Project Manager Operations Jobs in Hamilton, ON (NOW HIRING)

• Manage assigned projects from start-up through close-out, ensuring performance against safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.

• Support project planning and execution in accordance with the Project Delivery Framework, coordinating with estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams.

• Lead project start-up activities, including handover from estimating, cost code setup, and internal team alignment.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules in collaboration with the Project Superintendent and subcontractors, ensuring alignment between master schedules and site-level look ahead plans.

• Oversee project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and change management.

• Support procurement and subcontracting activities, including scope definition, tendering, and subcontract award processes.

• Review and coordinate RFIs, change orders, shop drawings, and project submissions prior to client issuance.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and records in accordance with company standards.

• Participate in client, consultant, and stakeholder meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key project issues.

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, maintaining an active risk register throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare monthly internal and external reports, including schedule updates, financial status, and risk tracking.

• Collaborate with the Construction Manager and Superintendent to resolve project challenges and support successful execution.

• Provide direction and support to Project Coordinators in contract administration and project documentation.

• Support project close-out activities, including deficiencies, commissioning, turnover, and warranty coordination.

• Assist with business development efforts, including contributions to RFQs, RFPs, and Expressions of Interest (EOIs), as required.

• Based on your technical expertise, you may be asked to be a subject matter expert on Request for Qualification (RFQs), Request for Proposal (RFPs), and Express of Interest (EOIs) proposal submissions. This may include writing and reviewing narratives on your area of expertise, providing information for projects you have worked on and will work on with Bird, and providing information required for your resume.

• Other duties and responsibilities as required

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in the construction industry, with demonstrated project management experience on large-scale commercial or institutional projects.

• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder project environments.

• Strong understanding of multiple delivery models, including Construction Management, Design-Build, and Hard Bid.

• Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build projects is an asset.

• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project and/or Primavera P6, and industry-standard document management tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, Plangrid, SAP).

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience with cost control, forecasting, and contract administration.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience mentoring and supporting junior team members.

• Ability to work in a construction environment, including travel to sites and exposure to varying conditions.

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird's culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.