project executive – construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Management

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Project management
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Oversee the operation of company
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Develop and implement business plans
• Conduct performance reviews
• Plan the re-organization of operations
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Establish operational procedures
• Develop quality management and quality assurance standards

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Strategic planning

Area of specialization

• Quality improvement
• Business management
• Development
• Process improvement

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer