Project Managers

Job No: 14594

Location: Fort McMurray, AB

About the Organization

Casman Group of Companies is a local Fort McMurray, Alberta operation providing industrial, commercial and residential construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical services, and millwork products to the Fort McMurray market. From excavation and foundations to project turnover, the Casman Group of Companies provides an extensive array of services across the broad spectrum of construction project scope and complexity. Incorporated in 1982, the company now includes six operating divisions with expertise in residential and commercial general contracting, plumbing, electrical and millwork, as well as industrial construction, maintenance and specialized concrete foundations. The Casman Group of Companies has the skill set and competitive strength to complete your project...on time...and on budget. The Casman Group of Companies has maintained a consistent track record of growth and profitability over more than twenty five years.

About Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray is in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), stretching from north central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, and is among the largest municipalities in North American ranks by area encompassing 68,454 square kilometers. Fort McMurray is the largest city in the Municipality with a population of over 80,000. Best known for its association with the oil sands industry, Fort McMurray is considered to be the heart of one of Canada's major oil production hubs.

Fort McMurray residents have access to seven public indoor sports and fitness facilities, 70 outdoor sports fields, three golf courses, 44 parks, 57 playgrounds and seven tennis courts. The World Health Organization has designated Wood Buffalo as a safe community. State of the art regional health facilities are located in Fort McMurray with plans for future expansion. The Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Districts both serve the Primary, Elementary, and Secondary Education needs of students in Fort McMurray. Keyano College is a publicly funded college and vocational institute based in the area. With 130 km of park trails, Fort McMurray is perfect for those who love the great outdoors.

About the Opportunity

The Casman Group of Companies is looking for two skilled Project Managers to join their team in Fort McMurray.

The main responsibility of this role is to be responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the activities of a residential construction unit on time and within budget.

More specifically, the successful candidate will:

• Direct the production process including acquisition, schedule development, proposal writing, creation of construction projects, and contract negotiations;
• Receive and critically review work orders, preliminary plans, and proposals to determine feasibility;
• Coordinate construction activities including scheduling manpower and equipment requirements;
• Supervise and train foremen, trade employees, administrative support, and key personnel;
• Represent the organization at various community and business meetings, and promote existing and new programs or policies;
• Oversee the supervision of personnel which includes hiring, promotions, work allocation, training, and motivating employees;
• Develop and implement short and medium range operational plans, goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures;
• Perform other duties that are required of a similar nature or level.

The ideal candidate will have completed technical training in construction, construction management, or project management. You must have substantial progressive management experience with several years serving in a foreman capacity.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and time management skills along with strong leadership abilities, and will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Within this highly varied role, the candidate will have significant autonomy to make decisions with the intention of improving profitability, efficiency and improving the business processes, so you must be motivated and self driven.  This role requires someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage a diverse team.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package starting at $90,000 per year depending on experience. In addition, the Casman Group of Companies employees enjoy a wide range of excellent benefits, including...

• Generous medical and dental plan;
• Life and disability insurance;
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate;
• Annual service bonuses;
• Two to four weeks of annual vacation based on years of service;
• Additional bonuses will be available upon reaching certain requirements;
• Employee education assistance as furthering education is supported; and
  
• A friendly and dynamic team culture, with various Corporate Social Events twice a year;

This is a unique opportunity to join the management team of a thriving and growing company, at an exciting time. Furthermore, you will enjoy being part of a working environment that promotes personal and professional growth in an atmosphere of trust, respect, and collaboration. If have passion for the construction industry and show an excellent work ethic, apply now!