OVERVIEW:

In this Construction Project Manager role, you will coordinate with contractors and designers to ensure that each construction project is completed to specifications and within the specified timelines and budget constraints. Success in this role will be demonstrated by managing budgets, minimizing risks with safety, scheduling and maintaining relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary focus of this will be management of construction and renovation projects for MacEwen Petroleum and other entities within the company.
• Managing and coordinating projects, both big and small, to ensure they are completed on schedule and on budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Collaborating with professionals, contractors, and tradespersons to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensuring all required licenses, permits, and approvals are obtained, minimizing the necessity for delays, fines, penalties, or re-work.
• Developing a detailed project plan to track progress, using appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in the project's scope, schedule, or costs.
• Providing project updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Managing contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Coordinating with Territory Managers and site operators regarding building and site improvements and major equipment upgrades on existing sites.
• Preparing proposals with consultants for bids and tenders, and managing the tender process fairly, transparently and with consideration to cost, reputation, safety, and quality.
• Making appropriate decisions on quotations, based on cost, reputation, safety, and quality.
• Working with the construction team to ensure timely delivery of equipment, tools, and resources.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of shop drawings, change orders, purchase orders and invoicing.
• Providing AutoCAD and Bluebeam drawings as called upon to advance company development.
• Maintaining project files and all necessary administration.
• Measuring project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Constantly strive to develop and integrate new ideas for the construction team to better our processes and outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• College or University degree in Project Management or a related field.
• Significant building and construction background in retail and industrial environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction field.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and procuring equipment.
• Previous experience leading projects and managing stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.
• Strong understanding of a retail environment.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Sound organizational skills.
• AutoCAD and Bluebeam will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• The ability to communicate effectively in French is considered an asset.

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION:

We are a hugely successful, privately owned company, based in Maxville, Eastern Ontario. We can claim many brand names and companies under the MacEwen banner, and we are growing. Many of our employees enjoy a hybrid working arrangement. All are offered a comprehensive benefits and compensation package, three weeks vacation to start and ongoing development in their role. The Home Office in Maxville offers a collegial work environment where the focus is on doing work well to deliver the best for our customers, whether they are internal or external.

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OUR CORE VALUES:

It is important to us that when you consider a new opportunity, you understand a little about the company, its history, and its values. It is important to us that our values fit with yours, then everyone wins. Our Core Values are the cornerstone of who we are as a company, and what we value. We hope that our Core Values speak to you and what you value.

• Customers First - We exist, first and foremost to serve our customers. They must be at the heart of all the decisions we make.
• Long-Term Focused - We value long-term success over short-term gains.
• Respect Each Other - Each person with whom we work, communicate, and do business is valued and treated with dignity and respect.
• Do The Right Thing - We stand by our word and do what's right.
• Own It - We are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and make decisions as if the business were our own.
• Ever Evolving - We embrace positive change and always seek to improve.

MacEwen is a Canadian-owned and operated fuel and convenience provider that has successfully built and sustained customer relationships in Ontario and Quebec for over 48 years.

MacEwen is recognized as one of Canada's leading independent petroleum and convenience store companies with over 150 retail locations, 16 Divisional Offices, and two distribution centers with identified brands such as Quickie, County Line, Jutzi, MacEwen and Esso.

The Company's continuing success is based on each one of our 315 employees living our core values. First and foremost is our commitment to taking care of our customers.

Before an offer of employment is extended, a minimum of two business references will be required and candidates must complete pre-employment testing which comprises a criminal record check.

Please notify Human Resources if you wish to receive this job posting in a different format or if you require any other accommodations during the recruitment process.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This posting is for a vacant position.