ABOUT US:

Established in 1934 as a small plumbing and heating company, E.S. Fox Limited today is recognized as a pre-eminent Canadian multi-trade Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Nuclear constructor and fabricator. E.S. Fox Limited works in the industries of oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, casinos, hotels, hospitals, schools, and themed entertainment.

The company is headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and maintains full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Tiverton, Kingston, Sarnia and Thunder Bay.

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, E.S. Fox Limited has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible constructor.

The office in Vaughan, Ontario is looking for a detail-oriented, dedicated, and professional Project Manager to join the construction services team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including:

• An attractive health and dental benefits package including an Employee Assistance Program
• Group RSP
• Competitive compensation
• Support of professional growth

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the complete administration of contracts and contractual obligations including those relating to the management of multi-disciplined tradesmen as well as subcontractors/vendors, contract changes, order changes, drawings, material requisitions, etc. to provide a complete and commissioned system installation package.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND/OR SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Maintains direct contact with customers and/or contractors/trades
• Represents E.S. Fox Limited as point of contact with the owner in a professional, businesslike and reasonable manner
• Understands all aspects of a project budget and deal with the owner on all cost issues
• Develops overall project schedules and oversees the maintenance, progress, and issuance of schedule
• Fully understands the project scope and deals with the owner on all scope issues
• Understands and administers the contractual agreement between E.S. Fox Limited and the owner and ensures Company conforms to the contract documents
• Addresses all relevant issues with the appropriate correspondence in a professional manner
• Ensures the project is executed in a safe manner following the E.S. Fox Limited safety policy, ISO 18001 and OSHA requirements
• Ensures the project environmental aspects are adhered to pursuant to ISO 14001 Environmental requirements of the project
• Ensures the appropriate level of quality assurance is applied to the project with the appropriate resources
• Ensures the project is adequately resourced for proper control
• Develops or oversees the development of all project requisitions and works with the central purchasing group to obtain all material in accordance with project schedules
• Recognizes and retains productive trade labour
• Recognizes and deals with unproductive trade labour
• Organizes or oversees the tools and equipment for project
• Understands job costing and tracking reports, i.e. - dollars, hours, schedule, etc.
• Assembles estimates for projects and project extras
• Develops cost estimates and execute cost reduction strategies
• Performs and/or supervises field work

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management software (MS Project, Primavera etc.)
• Community College Technologist/Technician diploma
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field would be an asset
• Professional certification in Project Management through CCA Gold Seal Program or other PMI would be an asset

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS:

• 10 years of direct construction industry experience including estimating, scheduling and/or purchasing
• 3 years or more experience working as a Project Manager
• Minimum of 3 years managing "multi-trade" projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Must have strong technical, managerial, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Possesses solid negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Well organized
• Result orientation
• Excellent communicator
• Team player
• Detail oriented

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.