Project Manager - Mass timber

Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realised every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber.

Position Description

Reporting to the Operation Manager - Projects, the Project Manager will be responsible to oversee and coordinate all aspects of our mass timber projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure project goals are met.
• Conduct regular project meetings to review progress, address issues, and update stakeholders to keep the project on schedule.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost estimates and monitoring expenses throughout the project execution phase.
• Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project delivery.
• Conduct effective change management, record keeping, including development of RFI’s, change orders and stakeholder requests.
• Anticipate potential delays and develop strategies to mitigate risks to the project timeline. Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict.
• Establish and enforce quality standards, ensuring construction work meets industry regulations and client expectations.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address quality issues promptly.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and other project partners.
• Ensure all parties adhere to contract terms and conditions.
• Manage expectations and promptly address any changes in project scope or requirements.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and evaluate new mass timber projects with respect to scope, cost and delivery.
• Complete project with full or enhanced fee.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, pricing, and regulations related to mass timber construction.
• Learn and understand manufacturing processes and practical applications of Mercer Mass Timber products, CLT and Glulam beams/columns, including design properties, product mix, and accessory materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the mass timber or construction industry.
• Completed post-secondary education in Wood Processing, Construction, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Comprehensive understanding of project management control systems. Knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, and addenda process.
• Leadership and problem solving skills with a strong sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of mass timber materials, construction methods, and related technologies is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in the North American construction market with knowledge of design, manufacturing, and construction principles (DfMA) is considered an asset.

Salary and Benefits

• The salary for this position is $85,000 - $110,000. Salary will be commensurate with education and demonstrated experience.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
• RRSP - We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.