Construction Manager

granitereit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite REIT is seeking a Construction Manager in the Greater Toronto Area to help develop industrial facilities, ensure site readiness, and manage licenses and permits for speed to market. The role includes coordinating with internal teams and tenants to support Granite’s growing footprint in North America.

Candidates should have 5+ years of industrial development and construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel 30–50% across North America.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial development and construction experience.
• Ability to read construction documents and contracts.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in North America.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction documents, drawings, surveys, specifications and contracts.
• Develop budgets for projects ranging from single trades to full multi-discipline builds.
• Prepare construction schedules with milestones and monitor progress.
• Develop and implement quality control measures for projects.
• Oversee development pipeline and turnover sites to Asset Management on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Tools

Yardi

Procore

Job description

Company Overview

Granite REIT (“Granite”) is a Canadian-based REIT engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe. Granite owns 145 investment properties representing approximately 61.5 million square feet of leasable area. Its head office is located in downtown Toronto and has regional offices in Dallas, Texas, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Vienna, Austria.

Position Overview

In a newly created role at Granite, the Construction Manager will assist in the development of industrial facilities by ensuring site readiness including but not limited to premises construction, infrastructure preparedness, all required licenses and permits to ensure speed to market. Granite is continuously growing its business, and this role will play an integral part in expanding Granite’s footprint across North America. This role will include assisting with the management of the existing portfolio and dealing with tenants.

Job Functions

• Ability to read and understand construction documents, drawings, surveys, specifications and contract documents.
• Develop budgets for various projects ranging from simple single trade repairs to full multi-discipline trades/consultants building construction.
• Develop and/or work with consultants to prepare construction tenders, bid out projects, review contracts, monitor progress and sign off on progress billings/invoices.
• Prepare construction schedules with milestones and monitor progress of the various projects.
• Develop and implement quality control measures for various projects.
• Assist with overseeing and managing Granite’s existing development pipeline which includes under construction projects across North America.
• Accountable for turning over development/construction sites to Asset Management team on time, within budget and prepared for lease up.
• Assist the Asset Management teams with short-term and long-term capital improvement planning for operating budgets.
• Point of contact for regulatory body inspections and ability to ensure resolution of challenges in “real-time.”
• Review Tenant Alteration requests and assist with the development of approval letters.
• Ability to work with various internal departments such as legal, asset management, treasury, accounting, tax.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Key Relationships

• Both Vice Presidents, Construction North America
• Senior Vice President, Real Estate
• Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Executive Vice President, Head of Global Real Estate
• Executive Vice President, Global Real Estate & Head of Investments

Key Success Measures

• Feedback from Granite employees and other stakeholders validating Construction Manager is viewed as approachable, trusted, respected, and for providing valued services, and support.
• Ability to complete tasks with integrity and on time both alone and in a team setting.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial development and construction experience.
• Understanding of licensing, permits, and zoning bylaws.
• Experience with Yardi is an asset.
• Demonstrated relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders, including the internal management, developers, community leaders, government officials, agencies, and contractors.
• Strong communicator with the ability to negotiate with general contractors, commercial property owners and city officials as needed.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working in situations without defined structure.
• Dependable/reliable and able to work flexible hours (Evenings/Weekends when required).
• Experience with Procore is an asset.
• Understanding and comfortable using MS Office Suite.
• Regular travel throughout Greater Toronto Area and Canadian markets (30% - 50%).
• Access to a vehicle for site visits.
• Up to date Safety Certifications will be an asset.
• Willingness and able to travel to the United States.
• Able to work on multiple projects/assignments at the same time (ie. multi-task).

Key Characteristics

• Trust – ability to work and communicate with others honestly and openly
• Teamwork – ability to work with others for optimal shared outcomes
• Accountability – taking responsibility for one’s own actions and the needs of the group
• Stability – providing a stable and predictable environment for key stakeholders
• Nimbleness & Creativity – solving issues creatively, independently, and in a timely manner

Granite is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel respected. If you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, upon request, we will work with you to meet your needs.