Manager, Construction Services

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Construction Management, this individual will fill the position of Manager, Construction Services that will support a large commercial portfolio in Toronto.

The Manager, Construction Services will be responsible for the overall planning, budgeting, direction and execution of all construction projects for the properties while overseeing a variety of associated complex administrative and fiscal activities. The incumbent will ensure construction projects, and capital and landlord work, are effectively managed, mainly using Yardi’s Construction Manager (CM).

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a great service-oriented attitude and will be able to assume responsibility for projects from the planning stage through to post construction.

• Lead large-scale, multi-faceted capital projects applying project management principles to the construction process.
• Conduct or attend site meetings or inspections; work with consulting/engineering firms to provide solutions.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify work was performed.
• Ensure project deliverables are met.
• Assist in construction execution, ensuring fulfillment of all contractual obligations on all contracts, leasing, and other agreements.
• Keep all records of projects up to date in CM.

• Occasionally projects may be large and complex enough that a third-party project management company will be contracted to manage the process.
• Responsible for managing that third-party company, still utilizing CM, but also attending meetings, assuring projects are on time and on budget and ensuring reporting is complete.

• Using the tendering feature in CM, conduct tendering and tender analysis for operating and capital project work, prepare RFQ & RFP submissions from service providers, manage/negotiate contract terms with trade and consultants.

• Assist the Property Management team in creating long term capital plans, manage supporting documentation for changes, and assist in establishing annual capital budgets.

• Utilizing CM, forecast and prepare budget conversions for the accounting department as well as monthly development status reports for senior leadership and other stakeholders.

• Direct workflow, delegate job tasks, and oversee site building operations staff, both in-house and contract, including trades and other third parties building strong relationships and acting as a mentor.

• Minimum of 3+ years of direct project or construction management experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with Yardi.
• Post secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science and/or Project Management as well as proven knowledge of the construction process is an asset.
• Candidates with a PMP (Project Management Professional) designation from the Project Management Institute, or the equivalent, will be given priority.
• Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact professionally and confidently with various internal and external parties.
• Strong leadership and communication skills coupled with your interpersonal skills in dealing with staff makes you a natural leader.
• Previous experience in managing construction and capital projects will allow you to consult and recommend…