Project Manager – Commercial Construction

COGIR Real Estate; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Vacation

Career opportunities

Sick leave and family obligations

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cogir Immobilier is seeking a Senior Development and Construction Manager to lead high-profile real estate development and construction projects. You will supervise construction activities, guide development phases, and collaborate with consultants to drive successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in real estate construction, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of development processes, with ability to travel across the province and deliver results on tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or architecture or equivalent with 8+ years in real estate construction projects
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods
• Turnkey project development expertise
• Ability to provide impeccable progress and cost reports to stakeholders
• Bilingual French and English, written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs using comparative methods
• Prepare and manage tenders
• Negotiate subcontractor contracts
• Direct and guide collaborators across projects
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders
• Ensure project schedules are met and budgets respected
• Maintain quality control of operations
• Report regularly to the Director of Development and Construction
• Ensure full implementation of projects and risk management

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Analytical thinking

Integrity

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Job description

Founded in 1995, Cogir Immobilier has over 22,000 employees passionate about real estate. Driven by our constant desire to give meaning to real estate, we strive to humanize, create, and push our limits to design living environments that are pleasant, functional, and reflective of the people who inhabit them. Our team manages more than 520 properties across Canada and the United States. We oversee over 7 million square feet of commercial real estate and 74,000 residential units, including more than 270 private senior residences. The Cogir Foundation supports projects and causes grouped under four main areas: youth, seniors, cultural diversity, and the environment.

Job Purpose :

In a context of growth, where the demand for real estate development and construction is increasing, it is essential to recruit a senior profile with the necessary experience to effectively manage the full range of responsibilities associated with these strategic functions. This position, directly reporting to the Vice-President of Development and Construction, involves a leadership role both in supervising construction projects and, to some extent, in managing the initial phases of development.

More specifically, your daily responsibilities with us will include :

• Having solid foundations in cost estimation using comparative methods
• Preparing and managing tenders
• Negotiating subcontractor contracts
• Providing direction to various collaborators
• Coordinating resources and stakeholders (professionals and subcontractors)
• Ensuring project schedules are met
• Ensuring quality control of operations
• Ensuring project budgets are respected during execution
• Regularly reporting to the Director of Development and Construction
• Ensuring full implementation of the project(s)
• Committing to identifying and managing risks in real estate development projects

The ideal candidate will have :

• The ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment, collaborating with consultants assigned to various projects
• Mastery of the entire development and project management process
• Strong leadership skills, results-oriented, with experience in large, complex projects
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to drive to various job sites within the province
• Analytical thinking to find innovative solutions
• A focus on providing excellent service to internal clients
• Exceptional management skills to handle priorities in a demanding environment
• A high degree of integrity, honesty, and ethics
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and a strong team spirit
• Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal relationships

Required Qualifications :

• A degree in engineering or architecture, or an equivalent combination, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in real estate construction projects (residential, office buildings, shopping centers, etc.)
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods
• Excellent skills in turnkey project development
• Ability to provide impeccable progress and cost reports to various stakeholders
• Good knowledge of both French and English, spoken and written

What will be offered to you :

• Group insurance
• Sick leave and family obligations
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation
• Career opportunities
• Stimulating challenges that match your ambitions!