Construction Project Manager

Boutique real estate development and construction firm located in west Toronto requires a full time Construction Project Manager to oversee construction activities on several residential and commercial projects located throughout the GTA.

Duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop and prepare construction schedules in conjunction with the Employer.
• Work with the Employer to tender and secure required trade contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain the overall project budget and cost-to-date reports
• Schedule primary trades and liaise with site supervisors to ensure all required labour is provided to the job-site to ensure compliance with the construction schedule.
• Work cohesively with all staff to ensure project is completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure execution of projects in construction phase, according to the approved business plan and construction schedule.
• Process contract drawings and specifications to ensure that construction scope is consistent with the latest set of documents.
• Continuously pursues cost effective alternatives to improve financial performance in all areas.
• Prepare and manage project budget while tracking costs throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepare and distribute all tender packages; review and short list all submitted bids for Employer’s review.
• Review drawings and specifications and provide feedback concerning costs and practicality.
• Identify scope changes, if any, between “issued for construction” drawings and “tender” package drawings.
• Process contemplated changes received from the Architect/Employer by soliciting subcontractor pricing and ensure that scope is complete and pricing reasonable prior to submission to Architect/Employer for approval.
• Communicate effectively with Employer, Architects, Consultants, and City Staff in a professional manner.
• Ensure all Logs (RFI, Change Orders etc.) are kept up to date.
• Distribute documents/communication to trade partners (contracts, purchase orders/change orders, scope of work, drawings etc.).
• Prepare and submit accurate progress billings/invoices on a timely basis and ensure same reflect all work completed on the site to date.
• Monitor, in conjunction with the Project Superintendent, labour and material costs to ensure the budget is not compromised and escape any discrepancies to the Employer.
• Read, interpret, analyze and forecast project costs to ensure adequate resources are available.
• Conduct project meetings as required and prepare Meeting Minutes for distribution to all attendees.
• Coordinate, manage and communicate with all subcontractors to effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labour shortage, schedule and payment disputes.
• Complete substantial completion walk-throughs with the Employer and sub-trades.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of trade contracts and associated stipulations.
• Prepare Project Management Reports as required.
• Ensure construction project files and documents are prepared, shared, and logged with a high level of accuracy and within required timelines.
• Identify long lead material orders to ensure orders are placed in a timely manner.
• Assemble document turnover at completion of project - project close-out documentation, including as-built drawings, manuals, warranties, building permits etc.
• Coordinate all warranty related service work including scheduling and follow up.
• Complete Pre-Delivery Inspections with homeowners.
• Review and manage the Year 1 and Year 2 Performance Audits, including scheduling repairs, issuing updates to all relevant parties, etc.
• Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned by the Employer.

• University Degree or College Diploma in a relevant field with 10 + years in Project Management and experience on large multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in contract management, cost management, dispute resolution, and risk management.
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals – project planning, execution, monitoring and control, and close-out.
• Solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Tarion Home…