project manager, construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Asset languages

• Vietnamese

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential construction
• Installation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and organize daily operations
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Prepare floors for installations
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation
• Build and repair wooden frames used to mould concrete products
• Align and straighten tiles
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Tilesetters
• Floor covering installers
• Drywall installers and finishers

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

• Plumbing, cold water and drain lines

Area of work experience

• Frame straightening
• Doors and frame

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Installation specialization

• Vinyl or resilient tiles
• Modular carpet tiles
• Marble tiles
• Ceramic tiles

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large caseload

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available