Project Manager; Mass Timber), Buildings | General Contractor Outpost

Medium-sized general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to direct residential projects up to $70m+ in Vancouver. Salary $140,000+ Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

You’re a Project Manager with a wealth of experience working in multi-disciplinary construction projects with technical and management expertise in commercial and residential construction. The Sr. PM implements a disciplined project management approach to construction projects including client management, administrative reporting, budgeting, and scheduling to coordinate, track, report and monitor the activities of construction projects.

Reporting to the VP of Construction and/or Project Director, Project Manager’s have a proven track record for meeting budgets, schedules, and quality and safety requirements, while interacting closely with the project team, owners, consultants, subtrades, senior management and supporting team members. Project Manager’s manage their project portfolio holistically in line with company goals and contribute to the Sr. Management team with the same objectives in mind.

They exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative, tact and diplomacy with vendors, contractors, consultants and clients, and provide an advanced level of mentorship.

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project. Applies the requirements of the company HSE Standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations, and standards with all employees and subtrades.
• Works closely with respective VP as well as the estimating and business development teams during the bid and pre-construction phases, to review project plans and specifications to create realistic budgets and schedules with a critical eye on cost saving measures and construction problems.
• Strategically manages and directs the Client and Consultant teams to optimize the project for all stakeholders during pre-construction and analyzes contract strategies based on a rigorous risk analysis.
• Prepares and negotiates the respective CCDC construction contracts governing the project at hand in close collaboration with the VP of Construction.
• Manages a project portfolio of two to three midsize (>$25M) or up to two large scale (>$50M) projects in different phases of construction with corresponding construction teams.
• Is responsible for the execution and ultimately profitability and schedule adherence for all projects in their portfolio.
• Implements, executes, and manages project management systems and procedures including digital platforms, project filing system, cost accounting system and project directory.
• Strategically interacts with Clients, evaluating and taking ownership of all external stakeholders, while using courtesy and tact to mutually advance the relationships.
• Leads and is accountable for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing the complete project lifecycle.
• Identifies and pro-actively manages opportunities and risks to optimize the possible impact on schedule, financial, quality and safety targets.
• Is accountable for the procurement process with accurate and transparent financial reporting and forecasting and manages the documentation necessary to lead the internal monthly reporting. Conducts detailed negotiations with trades and suppliers leveraging the company-wide procurement strategies.
• Pro-actively monitors and updates the staffing forecast and assists P+C with scheduling upcoming staffing needs for the respective projects, prioritizing a company mindset.
• Directs and leads all project staff through general administrative and record keeping functions including the review and distribution of documentation; preparation of correspondence, meeting minutes, submittals and RFIs; and maintenance of files, logs, drawings, and specifications
• Pre-qualifies Trades during pre-construction, assessing their project suitability based on past performance and current standing. Responsible for managing or assigning trade procurement packages and negotiating and executing the respective subcontracts.
• Leads Client and…