Project Manager

Cadillac Fairview; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,433 - 108,577; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Performance-based incentive plan

Comprehensive pension and benefits plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadillac Fairview in Vancouver is seeking a Project Manager to oversee pre-development and construction projects. The role involves liaising with consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are on schedule and within budget. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Starting salary ranges from $81,433 to $108,577, accompanied by a competitive benefits package including performance incentives and paid time off.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction/Project Management or related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant and progressive experience in construction, real estate development, or engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Project, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director by overseeing pre-development and construction project processes.
• Monitor project milestones and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Assist with budget preparation and the selection of consultants/contractors.

Skills

Financial and business acumen

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Project management

Prioritization

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

5-7 years of relevant experience in construction or real estate development

LEED and/or PMP accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Impact and Responsibilities

The Project Manager will support the Director by monitoring, reviewing and advising on the overall process of pre-development and construction projects on a frequent basis. The role includes technical and management functions throughout the design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. The Project Manager will liaise with internal departments, outside consultants, contractors, and assist the Director in leading cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.

This role supports the Director on projects up to $100M and may lead smaller projects up to $30M.

Responsibilities

• Review consultants’ reports, invoices, project documents, correspondence, development information, and leases; review and approve monthly payment certificates.
• Monitor scheduled events, project milestones, and submission of required information.
• Schedule activities for completion of projects and works on a day‑to‑day basis to handle unexpected requests and deadlines.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Work with consultants to negotiate credits and/or extras for revised scope of work and assist with implementing a value engineering process when necessary.
• Organize meetings and review scope of contract and impact of alternatives in reducing time and costs.
• Assist with preparation of pro‑forma, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist with the selection of consultants/contractors.
• Prepare monthly project status reports.
• Support corporate internal audit processes.
• Stay current with community issues and construction and related technologies.
• Be familiar with, understand and apply CF policies and procedures, federal, provincial and municipal legislation and regulations (e.g., Health & Safety, Environmental).

Desired Strengths

• Sound financial and business acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective at delivering difficult messages with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to deliver strong presentations in a confident and credible manner.
• A proactive and perceptive outlook to achieve results.
• Team player attitude.
• The ability to be a self‑starter.
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills with the ability to influence others.
• Effective prioritization skills with proven success in managing multiple priorities with varying deadlines.
• A strong capability for identifying, assessing, and managing both risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated capability in being open‑minded and flexible in thoughts and approach.
• Ability to collaborate, consult and build strong relationships within a national organization.
• Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and to embrace change.
• Ability to complete mid‑sized, multi‑faced projects from start to finish under the general direction of the Director and lead smaller less complex projects.
• Solid working knowledge of the building code and industry‑related technology.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction/Project Management or a technical diploma or certificate in similar industry disciplines combined with relevant experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant and progressive experience in one of the following areas: construction (both field and office), real estate development, architecture or other engineering disciplines.
• LEED and/or PMP accreditation would be an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project or Primavera.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting base salary for this job level may range from $81,433 to $108,577. The actual base salary offered will consider several factors such as role, experience, skills and qualifications, location, market and internal considerations; the company reserves the right to pay above this range.

Cadillac Fairview offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to base pay, including a performance‑based incentive plan, a comprehensive pension and benefits plan, paid time off (including vacation, wellbeing & volunteer days) and support for continued growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cadillac Fairview is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email [e-mail].