Project Manager (Owners Rep), Buildings

Leading project management firm has an immediate opening for a Project Manager within the Project Management division in Vancouver, BC, Victoria BC or Toronto, ON. You will provide a variety of project management and consulting services to new and existing clients, managing project resources to deliver results within budget and on schedule. Project focus will be on buildings such as commercial, residential, TI and healthcare. Salary range is $125,000 – $155,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

You will be the primary point-person responsible for planning, executing, and delivering corporate projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications. To achieve these goals, the Project Manager is expected to define project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and supervise efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project deliverables, effective quality control, clear communication of expectations to stakeholders, and upward reporting to senior management are critical tasks expected to be performed through each project’s lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities of Project Manager

• Manage, coordinate and deliver the project to meet the clients’ strategic needs, project objectives and complete the project within the time frame set by the client.
• Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
• Plan all project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and micro-deliverables using the appropriate software tools and/or PM methods.
• Provide project management services in design development, construction certificates, tendering and construction documentation. Maintain organized project files and project records always.
• Develop, refine and control the clients’ approved project budget reporting on a monthly basis. Closely monitor the efforts and billing of third-party workers, such as consultants, contractors, and other specialists.
• Prepare monthly Project Report for the client advising on all project matters including program, cost, risk and quality.
• Produce cash flow forecasts.
• Provide regular updates regarding the status of projects/initiatives, and where appropriate, highlight issues of concern, and/or conflict.
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project teams and associate work; create contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• At completion, provide operation, maintenance and life cycle report for all parts of the project including buildings, building elements, equipment and external works and include a fully developed annual maintenance
• Provide expert guidance in all matters related to residential design and construction
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in residential design and construction
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in associated retail uses related to residential
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the municipal approval regime and environmental authority regime in British Columbia

Experience of Project Manager

• Minimum 6 to 10 years of related experience in the construction industry, healthcare, commercial or residential preferred
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience
• Professional qualification in place or willingness to achieve designation: PMP, P.Eng
• University degree and/or college diploma, preferably in project management, construction management or related discipline
• Diploma or certificate in project management is an asset
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Understanding of the construction industry – development, contracting & consultant services
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Strong knowledge of CIQS standard method of measurement – elemental/trade, Uniformat, Provincial lien act and Standard contract conditions – CCDC
• Lead in developing, implementing and maintaining – Project Delivery Plans, Work Breakdown Schedules, Project Budgets and Project Schedules
• Coordinate Owner/User requirements
• Monitor Consultant and Contractor deliverables – Budget, Schedule and Quality
• Understanding of various procurement methods and scheduling
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Our Client is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. They are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Compensation

Dependent on experience and education. The client is a progressive company offering employees a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package