Venor is proud to partner with Sealand Building Group in their search for a Project Manager to join their team in Moncton, NB or Halifax, NS. Sealand Building Group is a leading design | build construction services company focused on Food Processing, Cold Storage, Distribution, Agri-Food, and Special Projects. As an industry leader in the construction of facilities for the food and beverage industry, Sealand has built their reputation by delivering projects on time and on budget for over 46 years and is considered the builder of choice for low temp construction in Canada. Founded and operated by the Murchison family since 1975, Sealand has worked around the corner and across the country helping build the Food industry. Driven by our strong core values, we feel business is personal. We have a desire to give and be rooted in our community.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with extensive design-build experience to lead and manage construction projects and ensure that project objectives and scope meet Sealand’s standards and expectations. Reporting to the Owner, the Project Manager will oversee and manage all phases of projects from conception through to completion and handover to clients while ensuring safety is a top priority. As a key member of our Project Team, the Project Manager plays a crucial role in delivering top-quality construction projects that uphold our company’s reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of the design-build process and ensure project designs meet client expectations by coordinating between the client, architects, consultants, trade contractors, and suppliers.
• Develop the full lifecycle project plan including the project scope, design, procurement, schedule, deliverables, and budget.
• Assist with the creation of the owner contract and lead the technical execution of the contract including procurement, negotiating trade contracts, and managing the change process to ensure that changes are documented properly.
• Lead the project teams, trade-contractors, consultants, and suppliers from project initiation to completion providing guidance about every aspect of the project so all team members understand their role and follow up regularly to ensure milestones are achieved, critical issues are identified, and solutions are implemented.
• Travel regularly to job sites to conduct site visits, evaluate project status, and ensure work is performed according to design specifications, building codes, and quality standards and implement change or corrective action as needed.
• Direct and minute regular design, progress, coordination and owner meetings as required during the life of the project. 
• Champion the 30-Day Project Management Cycle. Take ownership of achieving deadlines and prepare regular work in progress reports and monthly status reports to present to stakeholders and serve as the primary point of contact to address any concerns.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders and communicate closely throughout the project lifecycle with all stakeholder groups including owners, contractors, permitting, and suppliers to ensure alignment on project success.
• Proactively manage scheduling and lead time to ensure materials and subtrades follow timelines and budget expectations.
• Manage cost control by tracking spending against the budget and reporting cost commitments and variances in advance.
• Ensure all aspects of Sealand’s Health & Safety Management system are implemented and expectations are clearly communicated and followed on all project sites.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma from an accredited university or college in engineering or construction management.
• 5 – 10 years of experience in construction project management and a deep understanding of construction processes, methods, materials and engineering design principles.
• Complete understanding and experience with creating contracts and managing the full project life cycle for projects in the $1M – 30M range.
• Extensive hands-on experience in construction estimating, procurement, and managing construction sites.
• Experience managing projects in various construction delivery methods including Design Build, Construction Management at Risk, and Design + Bid + Build format.
• Proficiency in construction based project management software’s such as Procore and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering design principles to bridge the gap between design and construction.

As the ideal candidate, you will have a strong background in managing design – build projects and leading a team of architects, engineers, trade-contractors, suppliers, construction teams and clients. You are a problem solver in high stake situations and can address issues efficiently and calmly to mitigate risks and keep the project on track.

As the successful candidate, you demonstrate strong leadership and possess a successful track record of delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You are skilled at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicating with people of various levels and diverse backgrounds. Your critical thinking skills allow you to make informed decisions, predict potential risks, resolve conflict, and work under pressure.

Join a company that values accountability, fosters innovation, and offers you the opportunity to make a real impact. If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, reach out to Ian Sullivan via ian@venor.ca or Andrea Murray via andrea@venor.ca to learn more about the exciting projects and the vibrant culture at Sealand.

We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know (including different materials or otherwise).