Director of Project Management

Who we are : Based in Tsawwassen since 1988, we are a Pure Construction Management business that has grown to encompass projects valued from $1 million to $100 million.

We’re passionate about mitigating our client’s risk, maximizing our clients value and exceeding our client’s expectations.

We don’t just work with our clients, we are their construction division, delivering their projects in accordance with their goals and in collaboration with their staff.

With an annual construction volume of $150 million we typically have fifteen to twenty projects in various stages of construction with a total construction value of $500 million in progress and a similar amount in development.

Our core focus is to partner with our clients, consultants, and trade partners to mitigate our client’s risk, maximize our client’s value, and exceed our client’s expectation through Collaborative Construction by being client goal driven, innovative, collaborative, concise, firm, fair and fun.

We are passionate about collaborative construction, and we incorporate it into every facet of every project, every day.Compensation Package 170k 190k, salary will be commensurate with experienceExtended health, dental and visionDisability and life insurance100% tuition reimbursementRRSP MatchingWellness ProgramsFlexible scheduleCompany eventsJob Summary As one of Unitech’s Directors of Project Managers you will hold a senior position within the company and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of selected construction projects through Pre-Construction, Construction and Post-Construction phases.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, your innovative, collaborative, firm, fair and fun approach will help ensure our construction projects are delivered in accordance with our client’s goals and priorities.

You will be committed to providing clarity and transparency to our clients through our systems, procedures, and project reporting.

You will provide leadership and mentorship to our Project Managers through effective, detailed review, communication, and purposeful feedback, with a focus on their ongoing professional development.

This role’s critical expectations and daily responsibilities will include but not limited to : Key Job Responsibilities Coordinate and lead all performance management activities with your direct reports, including Quarterly Conversations and Weekly or Bi-Weekly Check Ins.

Participate in recruitment of all potential direct reports and their direct reports.Consistently participate in the education, growth, and development of direct reports.

Actively participate in and lead Project Management Level 10 meetings.Participate in all Operations Level 10 meetings.Manage your direct report’s time-off requests.

Pre-Construction Assist with the development and adoption of the Project Charter with the key project team members ensuring the owners goals and priorities are ALWAYS at the forefront.

Assist with project risk identification, evaluation, and the development of risk mitigation strategies.Provide constructability input (when you feel it is required) to optimize the design and detailing during each design stage while reflecting the teams risk mitigation strategies.

Assist with the development of cost estimates at each stage of design.Produce initial project schedule with direct report.

Assist with the update, modification, and maintenance of the project schedule at each stage of design.Review in detail the front-end tender documentation and scope of work packages to ensure that tender packages are clear and concise and do not include any undefinable or risky pieces of work as well as making sure there are no double up work items in other trade packages.

Review in detail Unitech’s Class A Tracker budget in coordination with front end tender documents to ensure that all items of work being tendered are coordinated into one budget, and that work not being tendered and risks identified have all been budgeted elsewhere.

Construction Be a resource for all direct reports’ project management responsibilities.Attend project start-up meeting with Owner, Consultant Team & Trades, and regular project meetings.

Review in detail and approve the analysis sheet, the monthly report package including cost forecasting, changes to project budget and schedule as well as recommendations made to the owner.

Review and approve all trade contractor performance of work dispute resolutions.Audit direct reports processes and procedures in the following areas to ensure continuity across the organization : Cost Control and Accounting, Changes in Work, Submittals, Site Instructions.

Post-Construction Be a resource for all direct reports’ project management responsibilities.Attend project start-up meeting with Owner, Consultant Team & Trades, and regular project meetings.

Review in detail and approve the analysis sheet, the monthly report package including cost forecasting, changes to project budget and schedule as well as recommendations made to the owner.

Review and approve all trade contractor performance of work dispute resolutions.Audit direct reports processes and procedures in the following areas to ensure continuity across the organization : Cost Control and Accounting, Changes in Work, Submittals, Site Instructions.

Key Qualifications At least five (5) years of people leadership experience.At least two (2) years of experience at the senior management level.

At least ten (10) years of Construction Management experience, preferably in a similar role.Post-secondary graduation from a management or construction program or equivalent relevant combination of training and relevant work experience.

Good working knowledge of current construction methods, materials, procedures, drawings, specifications and building codes.

Exemplary English skills, both verbal and written, with strong analytical, mathematical and communication skills.Excellent budgeting and estimating skills and exemplary spreadsheet skills.

High level of personal and professional integrity.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) as well as other construction applications.

Ability to work efficiently with a service-oriented attitude, courtesy, tact, and diplomacy under stressful situations with constant interruption.

Ability to collaborate effectively throughout cross-functional teams with strong customer-service orientation.Self-motivated, creative thinking, organized, succinct and efficient.

Above-average relationship building, time management, and multitasking skills.Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership and team building skills.

Proficient with computers, calculators, multifunctional processing units, multi line telephone systems and faxes.Positive attitude, ability to adapt to change, and superior sense of accountability and responsibility over assigned objectives, outcomes, and records.

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.Certified Building Technician (CTech), or Applied Science Technologist (AScT) designation a significant asset.

To Apply Send us a copy of your most recent resume and our HR department will review your qualifications. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.#J-18808-Ljbffr