Senior Project Manager

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials – a construction materials company leading the industry – where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow. Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials. POSITION OVERVIEW This role manages cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined project outputs on time, within budget, and with quality results. Project Managers plan, organize, monitor, and oversee one or more projects to meet project objectives. They work closely with the Executive Sponsor and PMO to guide efforts toward achieving intended business results. They report to the Program Manager responsible for acquisitions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure implementation of project management standards, processes, and support services. Represent project in a variety of communication formats, both written and verbal. Determine project goals and priorities with management, including the Executive Sponsor. Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors. Manage and communicate a clear vision of the project objectives, and motivate the team to achieve them. Leads, plans, schedules, tracks, and manages project deliverables, goals, and milestones. Assess risks and create strategies for risk mitigation and project contingency planning. Identify and resolve project issues; ensure appropriate communication to project stakeholders. Prepare project plan and schedule and obtain management approval. Track and report on progress to plan, cost and schedule reporting, and change control. Provide routine updates to cost plan and resource requirement forecasts. Analyze the actual performance against the plan and make adjustments consistent with plan objectives. Arbitrate and resolve conflicts and problems within the project. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Soft Skills Ability to build teams and generate a spirit of cooperation. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Adaptability and flexibility. Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills. Presentation and written communication skills. Technical Skills Extensive knowledge of project management methodology. Budget management skills. A background in a related industry. Advanced proficiency in MS Project. Education Requirements College degree, preferably in a technical subject. PMP certification and/or other industry and project management certifications. Number of Years Experience Minimum 5 years of extensive experience working in management of projects. Physical Demands Ability to lift minimum of 2 pounds to a maximum of 15 pounds unassisted. Ability to hear and interact by phone, in person, and in presentations clearly and efficiently. Build a lasting career with us. Apply now! At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities – including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are…you belong.

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