Project Manager, Mixed-Use Buildings | General Contractor | Toronto / Vancouver – Outpost[...]

Large Canadian general contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team focusing on residential and commercial highrise projects in Toronto or Vancouver.

Salary $150,000 $200,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

The Project Manager will focus projects currently in preconstruction and then move on to delivery, providing support to Project Director for continued growth of high-rise division.

Responsible for managing multi-family and commercial projects ranging from $50k up to $20m. As a project manager you will manage, coordinate, and monitor all workforces and resources that are essential to complete the project on-time and on budget.

In this position you must have first-rate management and communication skills. This person must be familiar with all aspects of construction and have the necessary skills and abilities.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills of Project Manager :

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for overall project direction of a large project currently in construction.
• They oversee operations of superintendents, project manager, building systems personnel, field coordinators, project engineers, project safety personnel, administrative staff, and project accountant
• Maintain an excellent relationship with consultants, subtrades and clients
• Oversees establishment of project safety and environment programs
• Maintains excellent relationships with owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors, public
• The Project Manager oversees tendering process
• Reviews project reporting procedures (office procedures, document drawing control)
• Reviews performance status reports regarding cost forecast, schedule and safetyUnderstands and enforces contractual responsibilities, contract documents and resolving disputes
• Oversees development, progressing and compliance with the project schedule
• Reviews the subcontracts and major purchase orders and monitoring their progress, schedule and assisting in subcontract buyout
• Oversees establishment of the construction plan and engineering methods
• Oversees procurement of all cash allowances
• Oversees and ensures compliance of RFI, submittal and change order processes
• Oversees preparation and verification of progress payments to owner and subcontractors, and monitoring progress
• Meetings manager; acting as chair for owner construction meetings.Attends and participates in all other owner and consultant meetings.
• Oversees project close-out, ensuring archiving of documents, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies and warranty work
• Oversees coordination with building authorities and regulatory agencies
• Supervising, mentoring, coaching and training project personnel
• The Project Manager develops and ensures compliance with the quality control plan
• Review of superintendents daily job diaries
• Ensures project profitability
• Ensures and aids in career development of project team

Education & Experience of Project Manager :

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or in construction engineering
• The Project Manager will have a working knowledge of Procore or other project management software
• Ability to speak Mandarin, not essential, but a huge asset
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in high-rise construction
• Strong skills in management, communication, negotiation, and problem solving
• Ability to exercise initiative and leadership

Compensation :

$150k $200k depending on experience

Benefits :

• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group RRSP, up to 5% matching
• Group insurance (including a health spending account)
• Performance bonus Vehicle + gas card, bonus points
• Employer paid monthly public transit pass
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible hours

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.

An equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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