Construction Project Manager

SUMMARY

The Construction Project Manager reports to and supports the Director of Development & Construction. We require a detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage project tasks and deliverables within budget and established timelines.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cost estimating
   • Develop project budgets for construction projects, tenant improvements, and miscellaneous projects in relation to CPG’s portfolio.
   • Prepare and interpret budget projections to determine forecasted costs and subcontractor pricing trends.
2. Project tendering
   • Generate proposal documents for tender, including scopes of work, drawing packages, etc.
   • Provide clarification and feedback to subcontractors engaged during the tender process.
   • Review, analyze, and negotiate pricing and qualifications. (bid analysis & recommendation)
   • Prepare subcontracts for execution.
3. Contract Management
   • Prepare, distribute, and track correspondence, site instructions, RFIs, RPFs, purchase orders, and change orders.
   • Process and approve progress claims and invoices.
   • Review and approve costs up to established authority level.
   • Monthly cost to complete updates.
4. Site Management
   • Provide day-to-day direction to site personnel (internal & external to organization), ensure productivity, quality control, drawing & specification adherence and performance are being met.
   • Coordinate procurement, acquisition, and delivery of construction materials and equipment.
   • Ensure Site Safety requirements as per WCB are met.
5. Plan, coordinate and manage construction project schedules and milestones.
   • Create and maintain project schedules.
   • Effectively communicate with construction team, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
   • Perform site analysis, including review of completed work, survey of existing conditions, and field measurements.
   • Conduct on-site meetings with subcontractors to review schedule and confirm accuracy with the drawings and CPG intentions.
   • Prepare and manage permit applications with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction.
   • Gather closeout documentation and conduct final inspections for opened Permits and Occupancy requirements.
   • Administer requirements to satisfy performance and completion bonds, and servicing agreements.
   • Organize and transfer closeout documentation to Property Management at project completion. (Project handover)
6. Review & coordinate drawings.
   • Drawing coordination between office, site, consultants, and contractors.
   • Coordinate and review shop drawing and submittal approvals.
   • Maintain construction server documents and structure.
7. Assist internal departments with construction related activities.
   • Oversee construction administration related duties for projects associated with existing properties.
8. Provide administrative support.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Salary to be aligned with level of experience, proven track record and capabilities.

ABOUT YOU

You have received education through a recognized post-secondary program and have a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in construction project management or similar function in the Western Canada construction industry.

Your skills & abilities include:

• Ability to prepare various types of tendering documents and contracts.
• Ability to prepare and interpret project schedules and action plans.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
• Ability to be a self-starter, efficient and detail-oriented.
• Ability to deliver work products within a tight timeframe and simultaneously manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to use good judgment and demonstrate problem-solving skills to make decisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality assurance controls and risk management.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Project, & Outlook, and AutoCAD and the ability to learn new computer programs quickly and easily.
• Professional and positive image through demonstrated initiative, integrity, personal awareness & exercising confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, vendors and consultants. Team player who works effectively with others in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goals.
• Advocate and communicate a positive image of the company both internally and externally.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year