About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Structural Department with a focus on the Buildings and Spaces market in our Winnipeg office. As KGS Group continues to develop strong technical delivery teams, we are looking to support our teams with focused project management support. This role would include day-to-day project management tasks, scheduling and contract administration, management of priorities, and deliverable tracking. You will be working in a friendly and collaborative environment with the opportunity to interface directly with clients and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide project services support – proposal preparation, scheduling, estimating, procurement support, technical administration
- Write and issue project communications: emails, memos, reports, etc
- Develop or modify project commercial documents and participate in procurement processes
- Project-related field services such as inspection, auditing, supervision, quality assurance, safety, and contractor management
- Office-related construction services such as invoice review and payment certification, schedule updates, permitting submissions, etc
- Leveraging both training and experience, provide or coordinate multi-disciplinary technical and constructability review of drawings, specifications, work plans, etc.
- It is not anticipated that the Project Manager will be asked to conduct engineering design and seal deliverables such as drawings, etc. That said, the project manager should have a very strong technical background in engineering and construction so that they can provide value to both internal and external clients in terms of non-design technical advice, drawing review, project scoping, and project execution
- Provide mentorship to junior project managers, project engineers, project coordinators, and administrative staff
- Champion and lead project management-related and/or multidiscipline engineering pursuits
- Support business development/marketing and proposal writing efforts
- Travel to work sites may be required periodically as needed
About You
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management
- Must have degree in Engineering (B.Sc.) from recognized college or technologist diploma and suitable experience. Successful candidate should be registered as a P.Eng. in Manitoba or carry designations such as ASctT, C.E.T, or equivalent. Engineering preferred disciplines include civil, building, structural, and industrial
- Ability to travel and service multiple concurrent project sites within Manitoba
- A task-oriented, organized, and self-motivated personality with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of their work, maintain project momentum, and drive projects to completion
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently, and within tight timelines
- Strong diplomacy and change management skills. Ability to distinguish critical from non-critical elements and then communicate and chart a forward path
- Experience with project management tools, such as MS Project or P6, is considered an asset
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.