Title: Project Manager, Design and Construction

Reports To: Senior Director, Development

Position Summary:   The Project Manager is responsible for all design and construction-related activities in accordance with the project budgets, schedules, and overall design intent from pre-construction to occupancy. This role is ideal for a candidate with 6 – 8 years of multi-residential project management experience with a focus on the missing middle assets. The Project Manager will be reuqired to to represent CAPREIT as the Owner’s Representative in all matters relating to the performance of the Construction Manager, contractors and consultants and make recommendations with respect to planning and implementation of schedules, sub-trade tendering, contract issuance, performance monitoring, budget tracking, and project close-out.

Responsibilities:

• Strategize project delivery from concept through all stages of design and construction
• Ensure all aspects of project performance with the Construction Manager including cost, schedule, quality, and safety through the project life cycle.
• Manage construction projects to provide input on the preparation of bid documents, analysis of contractor’s submissions, negotiation of the contractor agreements and maintenance of construction project documents.
• Support the development of design consultant and trade contractor specific scopes of work ensuring that project requirements are communicated.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to identify potential constructability and coordination issues and effectively communicate them to the team.
• Collaborate with the Construction Manager, engineers, architects, and other consultants to determine the specifications of the project.
• Monitor the Construction Manager’s administration of trade contracts and performance under a CCDC 5A or 5B contract.
• Support the Site Plan and Building Permit submissions leading to the issuance of necessary permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
• Lead project meetings, perform site visits and supervision of projects to review construction progress and ensure quality control, and provide updates on such matters to Senior Management.

• Oversee site logistics planning in coordination with the Construction Manager and facilitate regular updates to onsite Operations team and existing building tenants
• Review RFIs and change order logs to ensure alignment with the project objectives and financials, and recommend alternate solutions in collaboration with the Construction Manager, if necessary
• Manage, collaboratively with Construction Manager, Pricing, Marketing, and Operations teams, respectively, in the lead up to leasing launches as well as construction starts, with on-going support provided following those milestones.
• Oversee project close-out and occupancy, including deficiency resolution, delivery of as-built documentation, and warranty administration
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, procedures, Ontario Building Code and project management principles
• Proven experience in multi-residential construction as a Project Manager or an Owner’s Representative capacity for at least one full construction cycle
• Knowledge of Part 9 Ontario Building Code with direct experience in stacked townhouse products is considered an asset.
• Experience with contract and procurement documents, negotiation and tendering of contracts. Knowledge of CCDC 5A and 5B contract is an asset.
• General understanding of the municipal development approvals process with the ability to assist with application submissions, consultants coordination, and response to comments as needed.
• Ability to identify critical elements, including both risks and opportunities, of projects at all stages of the development and construction cycle, and provide recommendations and solutions to Senior Management.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction documentation, and to facilitate and coordinate timely responses to RFIS, shop drawings and design clarifications.
• Familiarity with managing project budgets, progress draws, change orders, and contingency tracking.
• Strong planning, communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Familiarity with health, safety and environment principles and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 – 8 years of relevant experience in project management responsible for managing construction and project delivery in multi-residential assets.
• Direct experience with wood-frame, stacked townhouse construction and familiarity with site coordination and constraints associated with infill development is a strong asset.
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Building Science, Architecture or Construction Management or equivalent.
• PMP certification or equivalent certification is considered an asset.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal operational and management teams and external associates and vendors.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.