Engineering Project Manager

You Will:

• Provide clear and concise instructions to construction officers and project coordinators and ensure their activities are scheduled efficiently and productively on daily bases.
• Provide timely follow-up, feedback and evaluation to construction officers and project coordinators.
• Introduce, set up and execute an efficient Construction Management System to supervise and guide construction team, manage day-in-day-out construction activities and monitor all projects.
• Travel frequently to oversee renovation projects for existing sites and development of new sites in North America.
• Develop and review comprehensive project plans and specifications that outline the scope and timeline of the building project.
• Research materials, supplies, equipment, and tolls that are necessary and appropriate for operational needs and standards.
• Supervise the work of multiple teams to ensure that work is done correctly and keeps stakeholders in the project informed of its progress.
• Collaborate with all departmental needs and projects.
• Collaborate with the interior designer, coordinator, engineers, general contractors, landlords and related local governments to ensure that the project is completed according to pre-determined needs and aesthetics.
• Execute and adapt strategies for accomplishing projects on time.
• Negotiate all vendors' contracts or agreements per construction project, and plan a budgetary proposal and adapt it as project progresses to ensure that they are finished within budget.
• Manage vendor contracts and help ensure that the appropriate building permits are attained and closed properly and timely.
• Organize, collect, and pass all projects' contracts/agreements and necessary department invoices to the Finance and Accounting Department.
• Develop construction department's long-term strategies to support the fast expansion of the supermarket business in North America.
• Comply with all other duties as per direct superior's advice and instructions.

You Should Have/Be:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the engineering field
• 5+ years of construction project management experience is required. Experience in global brand chains in supermarket preferred
• Experience with design, architecture, construction, main fence, and renovations is required
• Ability to interpret blueprints and strong understanding of the technical and mechanical skills related to this field.
• Proven supervisory, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Exceptional ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to think outside-the-box to solve problems on the go
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal). Knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) is an asset
• Strong time management, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to travel as required

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus (Quarterly Paid)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Training
• Long Service Award
• Staff Recreation Activity
• Conditions Apply