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Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner, which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to providing our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.\nAt Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. 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an equivalent combination of relevant education, trade qualifications, and industry experience will also be considered.\nMinimum of 5 years of progressive project management experience in structural steel fabrication, industrial construction, or a related heavy construction environment.\nStrong knowledge of structural steel detailing, fabrication, delivery, erection, and associated project execution requirements.\nDemonstrated experience with contract administration, including contract review, change management, and negotiations.\nProven experience managing project budgets, cost control, earned value, forecasting, and overall financial performance.\nExperience developing, maintaining, and managing integrated project schedules.\nProficiency with project management and ERP systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.\nExperience managing subcontractors and vendors for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance.\nStrong leadership, judgement, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing project demands.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.\nDemonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nWorking Conditions\nHybrid working environment, combining office-based and remote work, with regular attendance in the office as dictated by operational and project requirements.\nMay be required to attend Waiward’s fabrication facility to observe project fabrication activities, monitor project progress, and coordinate with production and project teams.\nMay require attendance at project sites, customer locations, or other business locations as required.\nMay require walking or climbing stairs, driving, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and exposure to active fabrication, industrial, or construction environments.\nMust comply with applicable safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering fabrication or project work areas.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, including reviewing drawings, contracts, schedules, financial information, and project documentation.\nAbility to stand and walk for periods of time as required.\nAbility to safely access and navigate an active fabrication facility, including walking on uneven surfaces and using stairs, as required to observe project fabrication activities.\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering fabrication or project work areas.\nAbility to safely access project sites or other industrial work environments as required.\nDirect Reports\nNone\nPerks & Benefits\nWaiward offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career growth, including:Competitive salary in a permanent, full-time position.\n\n3 weeks of paid vacation.\n100% employer-paid benefits, including extended health and dental coverage.\n\nHealth Spending Account (HSA) for additional wellness and medical needs.\nRRSP matching to help you plan for your future.\n\nPaid personal days in addition to vacation time.\nSummer hours for added flexibility during the warmer months.\n\nHybrid work options for better work-life balance.\n\nOn-site gym access to support your health and wellness.\nCareer growth and promotion opportunities within a supportive, expanding team.\n\nCollaborative and positive work culture.\n\nA variety of employee recognition and rewards programs designed to acknowledge your contributions and support your success.\n\n Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. 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