Project Manager in Burlington

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, development, implementation, and completion of assigned construction projects, with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client requirements. The role works closely with project teams, clients, partners, and subcontractors to deliver projects in accordance with contractual requirements. This position supports Alberici’s North American operations and requires the ability to travel and work on assignments in both Canada and the United States. Experience in semiconductors, EV battery manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, marine, or comparable complex industrial projects is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret relevant occupational health and safety legislation, company policy and procedures.
• Be the visible project safety champion and ensure safety violations and accidents are documented, administered, reported, and investigated in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITP’s) are adhered to and established.
• Conduct daily inspections of the project to ensure work is being done appropriately.
• Review project start-up checklist and implement functions.
• Review construction strategy and approach with estimators and Business Development personnel during the bidding and proposal process.
• Manage risk exposures on the project.
• Conduct daily meetings with the Project Coordinator(s), Superintendent, Safety, and additional site staff to ensure coordination of the project.
• Conduct and take minutes of regular meetings with subcontractors to coordinate activities, review progress, and address issues.
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with subcontractors.
• Maintain a high level of client confidence and satisfaction.
• Keep the client apprised of developments in the project, including any change orders that may be needed, changes in timelines, etc.
• Maintain high accessibility to clients, partners, and client representatives through regular meetings, calls, and correspondence; communicate effectively in Korean and English where required.

Management Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Estimators, and non-supervisory administrative employees.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships within internal and external contacts.
• Determine course of action to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Complete performance communications and establish clear expectations of performance for direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Reads, analyzes, edits, and interprets information so that it is presented to clients and other stakeholders in a professional and partnership mindset.
• Responds effectively to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Effectively presents information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office-based applications and project management software systems appropriate for this role (e.g., Procore, P6 Primavera, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Touchplan).
• Develops proficiency with estimating software relevant to their division (InEight, PlanSwift, AGTEK, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field plus 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in construction project management with exposure to projects of major scope.
• Candidates with 5-10 years of relevant construction experience gained in Korea, preferably with a leading Korean construction company, followed by continued construction or project management experience in Canada or North America.
• Experience working across both Korean and North American construction environments is strongly preferred.
• Full professional fluency in both Korean and English is required to support communication with Korean-speaking clients, partners, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to meet applicable requirements for business travel and/or project assignments in the United States.
• Ability and willingness to travel between Canada and the United States, and to project locations as required, is essential.
• Advanced skills in MS Office products - Excel, Word and Outlook - are required; Primavera and Prolog software are assets.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Professional registration, P.Eng. and/or Gold Seal Certification in Project Management is an asset.