Fowler Construction is accepting applications for a Water and Sewer Project Manager to manage and oversee underground projects from start to finish; providing direction, and guidance to supervisors, technical staff, subcontractors, and labourers to ensure projects are safe and productive. In this role you will be responsible for cost controls, productivity, financial reporting, resolution of contractual issues, subcontractors and supplier relations, communication, and payment for work completed.
Why work for us?
- 100% Employer paid premiums on medical and dental benefits
- Life insurance and disability
- Competitive compensation
- Company vehicle
- Company paid cell phone and laptop
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Company and community involvement events
- Annual Bonus, matching RRSP contribution plan
Key Duties:
- Manage, schedule, organize, and provide technical support to various construction projects in accordance with OHSA, Fowler H&S policies and project requirements.
- Ensure projects are managed safely and documentation of all safety initiatives is done in a timely manner.
- Manage the profitability of each job by ensuring cost management and crew productivity.
- Successfully meet and manage project deadlines and requirements.
- Manage, direct, and monitor overall performance of your project ensuring efficiency, high quality, service, and profitability for Fowler; reporting of the same will be required to senior management.
- Liaise and negotiate with onsite inspectors, owners’ representatives, enforcement offices and the public.
- Manage the project team to ensure all work is in accordance with contract specifications, drawings, and budget.
- Responsible for ensuring that daily diary and paperwork is prepared accurately and submitted as required.
- Manage positive working relationships with your team of Fowler employees. Actively work to educate, develop, and provide feedback to support your teams’ growth and development.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience working as a Project Manager overseeing underground, water and sewer projects.
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree is considered an asset.
- Exceptional organization skills: the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet competing deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills –negotiating, relationship building, conflict resolution, leadership.
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Site Docs).
Work Conditions:
- Travel to various sites will be required.
- Office working environment with site visits as required.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance will be provided.
Wage is commensurate with experience.
Fowler Construction values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees including those who require accommodations. Questions regarding collection of information or requests for accommodations during the hiring process should be directed to Human Resources at