Construction Project Manager - Owner's Representative

ZipRecruiter; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in Vancouver is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a 20-storey mid-rise construction. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of project delivery, focusing on pre-construction and specific execution oversight for various multi-residential projects. Applicants should have a solid background in project coordination and management, with local experience in BC's townhouse and multi-family housing sectors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Project Coordinator and Project Manager.
• Experience managing townhouse and/or multi-family residential projects.
• Demonstrated track record dealing with on-site trades and general contractors.

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall construction process for multiple projects.
• Overseeing tender/procurement processes and maintaining project budgets.
• Leading project meetings and developing construction schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Relationship Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Building Technology, Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Blue Beam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Taylor Ryan Executive Search has partnered with an industry leading real estate developer looking to hire a Project Manager for their team.

The candidate must have previous experience working for a general contractor or developer for multi-family and concrete high rise projects. This particular role will oversee a 20 storey mid rise in Vancouver.

The position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of project delivery with a primary focus on pre-construction and specific project execution oversight for a variety of multi-residential projects. The position will also provide oversight and support on all Pre-Construction and Construction projects reporting into the Director of Construction.

Candidates must be local to Vancouver BC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the overall construction process for a select number of the Company’s projects;
• Overseeing and contributing to the tender/procurement process for related projects;
• Leading the maintenance of project and contract documents and reviewing them for completeness, accuracy and quality;
• Managing and maintaining relationships with general contractors, construction managers, consultants, and subtrades;
• Creating and maintaining construction budgets from design development through to final working drawings;
• Participating in cross departmental coordination on behalf of the construction team (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Development and Property Management/Leasing);
• Leading consultant and project meetings from the design development stages through to working drawings, providing input on constructability and value engineering;
• Developing and maintaining construction project schedules with the use of software tools;
• Auditing project schedules during construction to ensure projects remain on target;
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns;
• Reviewing and managing project change orders and design changes during construction;
• Staying current regarding industry trends and best practices, implementing innovation techniques and processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost of construction;
• Providing construction cashflow assessments for all related projects where necessary;
• Leading the coordination and execution of all on-site and off-site utilities work with relevant consultants, third party utility companies and municipality;
• Overseeing necessary municipal permit applications as they relate to construction and support the development permit process as needed;
• Managing, reviewing and approving monthly invoicing as it relates to construction managers, general contracts, and subtrades;
• Delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively to direct report team members, empowering them to take ownership of project success and their work;

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic, technical, and professional competence

• Post-secondary education in Building Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or similar field;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Blue Beam and other construction related software is an asset;
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel;

Work Experience and Job Skills

• A demonstrated track record with 4+ years experience as a Project Coordinator and Project Manager.
• Experience as a Project Coordinator, Estimator, Project Manager, or in a construction related field with expertise in pre-construction;
• Experience managing townhouse and/or multi-family residential market housing projects in BC required;
• Demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with on-site trades and general contractors;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to develop positive relationships with a network of key stakeholders including contractors, consultants, engineers and subtrades, to achieve business objectives;
• Superior project management skills - able to prioritize, plan and organize effectively