Director, Construction (Residential) (Vancouver)

Anthem Properties; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development company in British Columbia seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee residential construction projects. The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of project management experience, with a strong understanding of local building codes and quality control. They will be responsible for budget management, team mentorship, and ensuring project completion on time and on budget. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited career growth opportunities

100% employer-paid Benefit Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience managing all phases of designing and construction of concrete residential projects.
• Understanding of building codes and regulations in B.C., specifically Vancouver.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects until turnover to homeowners.
• Ensure quality and enforce safety practices.
• Manage budgets and schedule delivery.

Skills

Project management

Quality control

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Envision leading projects that will forever shape Lower Mainland neighbourhoods. Collaborate, create and plan with inspired professionals that are committed to building real estate of only the highest quality. You thrive on solving challenges and are fueled by camaraderie and coffee.

Built In-House

Anthem's self-performing construction team manages and oversees all aspects of our projects. From first sketch to final handshake, we’re boots on the ground from day one, making sure every project we deliver lives up to our promise of Great Space.

You will

• Having overall responsibility for projects until turnover to homeowners and tenants
• Providing input on consultant selections and procurement of soils testing/reports and any necessary environmental testing/reports
• Being involved and representing construction at the inception of a project
• Providing value engineering and construction assistance up to the issuance of DP
• Facilitating and directing material issues to resolution with input from the development team
• Ensuring and enforcing quality control of the finished product
• Delivering projects on schedule, on budget and updating monthly cash flow projections
• Assisting in updating Anthem’s site safety practices and enforcing it on site
• Providing estimates/budgets during the various stages of the development process
• Mentoring and developing Jr. Project Managers and Project Coordinators

You have

• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience managing all phases of designing and construction of concrete residential projects (required)
• A thorough understanding of the specific needs, codes and regulations pertaining to building within B.C., specifically Vancouver
• Competent computer skills to review and produce project documents and communicate effectively in an online, real time environment
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is desirable
• A balance of humility and ambition
• Experience managing teams
• Proven ability to deliver results under pressure and navigate challenges with resilience
• Skilled at building and nurturing strong relationships with industry consultants and trades
• Exceptional execution of budgets and schedules with precision and ownership
• Able to communicate priorities clearly, confidently, and with transparency
• Comfortable and effective in dynamic, fast-paced environments

We have

• Great, diverse, authentic people!
• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Mentorship from the ‘best in the biz’
• Corporate Giving Strategy supporting community development
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses
• 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• ‘Dress for your day’ policy… and more!

Compensation

Depending on experience, the base salary range is $190,000 - $220,000

Founded in 1991, Anthem is a team of 850+ people driven by creativity, passion and direct communication. Anthem has invested in, developed or managed – alone or in partnership – more than 400 residential and commercial projects across North America.

Our growing residential portfolio includes 44,000 homes that are complete, in design or under construction, from mixed-use residential to townhome, rental and single-family homes.

We own, co-own, manage or have previously owned 12 million square feet of retail, industrial and office space, and our land portfolio includes more than 60 communities, spanning 9,100 acres across Canada and the United States.

Anthem is a real estate development, investment and management company that strives, solves and evolves to create better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places.

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