Director, Construction

Dream; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial construction firm in Toronto seeks a dedicated Project Manager who will oversee capital improvement projects and manage budgets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in architecture, engineering, or project management, along with extensive experience in commercial construction. Communication skills and a team-oriented approach are essential. This role offers the opportunity to lead significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction project management.
• Strong financial budget analysis skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital improvement projects and budgets.
• Oversee development of consultants' drawings and schedules.
• Communicate with stakeholders and ensure project adherence.

Skills

Project management

Construction expertise

Budget management

Communication

Cost estimation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering or Project Management, Construction Management

Job description

What will you do?

The successful candidate will be a dedicated team player who prioritizes fulfilling commitments. You can navigate the dynamics of project management, have CapEx related project experience in commercial construction, and is comfortable with tight deadlines and managing budgets. The successful candidate does not shy away from communicating with their colleagues and is skilled at anticipating the needs of management. You are committed to performing well and take pride in doing what is needed to meet the goals of the team.

Capital:

• Deliver on the approved annual capital improvement budget;
• Provide construction expertise and costing input on capital budget planning;
• Monitor and control capital improvement projects and provide accurate updates in Capex Tracking Tool;
• Prepare and present monthly capital improvement budget and project status updates for senior management;
• Provide regular project status updates to the AVP, Construction
• Manage all construction-related activities to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.

Leasing:

• Oversee the development of consultants’ drawings, technical planning and detailed work schedules for the execution of construction projects;
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets in a timely manner for potential leasing deals, capital improvements and maintenance projects;
• Conduct regular leasing activity meetings with Toronto leasing team and delegate workload efficiently;
• Provide expert advice and assistance on all construction-related matters for prospective lease deals;
• Oversee tenant work in accordance with the Lease from onset through to completion, including review and approval of tenant drawings, permits and other documentation; attend site meetings with tenant and contractors; monitor completion of Tenant construction activities; sign off on project completion and authorize payment of tenant allowances.

Other:

• Promote effective communication and develop strong working relationships between all project stakeholders;
• Responsible for ensuring that Dream procurement policies and procedures are followed;
• Develop and implement consistent policies and procedures for planning monitoring, controlling and closing construction projects;
• Overall responsibility to ensure Toronto team adheres to industry standard and Dream document management and retention policies and procedures;
• Work closely with property management and operations teams to encourage and foster a team approach to management of all aspects of commercial real estate management;
• Provide expert construction advice to property management and operations teams on maintenance and operational issues;
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, new technology, sustainability and LEED;
• Provide expert advice and assistance to Portfolio Management team on potential acquisitions.

What type of experience do you have?

These are only some of the things we’d like you to bring to the table. We can cover the rest when we meet :

• Degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering or Project Management, Construction Management
• Construction methods, materials, practices, procedures and building codes are second nature to you;
• You have a deep knowledge of contract and procurement documents and accounting processes;
• In addition to your project management skills, we need you to have financial budget analysis skills;
• We’d love it if you had a PMP designation.