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Maple Reinders

Builds commercial buildings and civil infrastructure

Project Manager - Water / Wastewater Construction

Full-TimeUpdated
CA$100k - CA$125k/yr
Junior
Bachelor's
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hybrid
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry with a general contractor.
  • Experience in Water/Wastewater, Energy projects, and civil infrastructure construction.
  • A University Degree/Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
Responsibilities
  • Develop successful relationships with clients, consultants, architects, sub-contractors, and other project stakeholders.
  • Manage projects using established company processes and procedures to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Mentor Project Coordinators and guide their career progress.
  • Support the National Business Development team and assist the Construction Manager in developing schedules for projects in the pursuit phase and approving final submissions as required.
  • Participate in negotiating contracts with owners and their agents.
  • Develop construction budgets and conduct regular cost projection reviews.
  • Prepare and update cost-effective plans and schedules for successful project completion.
  • Compile and submit initial project budgeting to the Construction Manager.
  • Select suppliers and sub-trades and obtain quotations.
  • Negotiate and clarify scopes of work with sub-trades and suppliers.
  • Manage the submittals and approvals process.
  • Review shop drawings.
  • Establish and maintain orderly project administration files.
  • Control document distribution for drawings and specifications.
  • Implement and update quality assurance and quality control on individual projects.
  • Ensure progress payments are received in a timely manner.
  • Quote and negotiate change orders.
  • Attend, lead, and prepare for project start-up, progress, and close-out meetings.
  • Manage project close-out.
  • Identify construction risks and opportunities, and thoroughly assess site conditions, sub-contractor availability, and labour availability.
  • Manage payment requisitions and change management among Maple Reinders, clients, sub-trades, and suppliers.
  • Administer construction contracts.
  • Emphasize site safety in accordance with regulatory requirements and the corporate Health and Safety Policy.
  • Take overall responsibility for the success of Water/Wastewater projects, typically valued at $50–100 million, with support from Estimators, Superintendents, Project Coordinators, and hourly employees.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional designation as a Professional Engineer and/or Gold Seal.

About the company

Maple Reinders builds commercial, industrial and institutional buildings and environmental infrastructure for private businesses and public owners across Canada. Its projects range from manufacturing and distribution facilities to water treatment plants, with services spanning early planning through construction and the life of a completed asset. Clients choose construction management, general contracting or combined design and construction, depending on how they want to divide responsibility and manage project risk. The company earns fees through project delivery and related technical services. Founded in 1967, Maple Reinders is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mississauga, Canada

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • Maple has long operating commitments: its Hamilton biosolids project includes a 30-year operations term.
  • Students get substantive experience: Maple assigns them the same responsibilities as entry-level employees.
  • Athletes get alternative entry routes: Maple's Game Plan partnership includes job shadowing, internships and full-time roles.

What critics are saying

  • Maple faces cost exposure: its traditional general-contracting model commits specified construction work to an advance-agreed fixed price.
  • Maple's integrated delivery ties participating firms' profits to owner project losses or savings.
  • Superintendents face recurring compliance checks: Maple requires weekly inspections plus monthly formal audits on each project.

What makes Maple Reinders unique

  • Maple invests alongside clients: its dedicated equity group commits company capital to Canadian public-private infrastructure projects.
  • Maple maintains water infrastructure expertise: its facilities business has commissioned and maintained municipal and industrial systems since 1989.
  • Maple sells safety expertise externally: Maple Safety Consulting conducts third-party site audits and emergency-response reviews for construction companies.

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