Title: Project Manager, Construction and Special Projects

Reports To: Associate Director, Special Projects

Position Summary: The Project Manager, Construction – Special Projects and Emergencies will lead multi‑family residential repair projects, while overseeing specifications, budgets, schedules, and contractor coordination to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery. The main responsibilities include managing structural and mechanical construction, conducting site inspections to uphold CAPREIT’s standards, and driving organizational improvement through process standardization, knowledge sharing, IT system development, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed to ensure quality control and work is carried out in accordance with contract documents
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Work closely with Senior Director, Procurement and Senior Director Technical Services to assist in the preparation and creation of scopes for repair/construction work & tender documents
• Carry out Condition Audits, property inspections and provide analysis and assist in the preparation of capital expenditure budgets
• Project manage various construction, intensification and retrofit projects within the portfolio, including budget management, reporting, and quality control of general contractor and consultants.
• Assist with new acquisitions; 5-year capital plan
• Provide site inspections including quantitative analysis to various internal operational groups as they relate to the modernizing, upgrading and maintaining the properties within the portfolio
• Maintain and constantly improve cost reduction initiatives relating to maintenance and repair works throughout the portfolio
• Work with Procurement in vendor selection, tender evaluation and award recommendation
• Assist in the preparation of project approval recommendations to various internal departments
• Provide guidance and share PM best practices with Technical Services Mangers and other internal stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and application of safety and environment principles and procedures
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Proven experience as construction project manager
• Strong planning, communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture
• Identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers
• Provide leadership, direction and motivation to the project team
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software
• A team player with leadership abilities

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Structural Engineering, Building Science, Architecture or Construction Management, Professional Designation an asset.
• Working knowledge of Canadian National Building Code and provincial requirements
• Experience in the field of multi family residential
• PMP or equivalent certification (or working towards) will be an advantage
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience with on site management work, project management and quality control of restoration and construction projects.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal operational and management teams and external associates and vendors.