Construction Manager

WHO WE ARE:

Auburn Group has enjoyed success in the real estate industry for over 60 years. Our multifaceted company is known throughout southwestern Ontario for Auburn Developments a successful real estate development company, Auburn Homes for one and two-story condos, TerraCorp Management for residential and commercial property management, and Stonerise Construction for developing and building high-rises.

As we continue to grow and find success in building and managing communities, we continue to build our talented and committed team. Together, we work hard, we laugh, and we celebrate our success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Construction Manager to work within our Stonerise Construction office in Waterloo, ON.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Auburn Group, the Construction Manager will be accountable for driving the strategic vision and direction of team to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of a 15+ year pipeline of new High-Rise Residential Development Projects throughout South-Western Ontario.

As the Construction Manager you will:

• Provide daily Leadership and oversight to achieve high performance results for the entire construction team that exceed industry standards.
• Assist with the development of and drive the execution regarding business plans for near-term and longer-range planning.
• Implement a business unit culture of continuous improvement built upon frequent review of best practices and lessons-learned from both the Field Operations and Project Management teams.
• Build a bench of sustainable talent within the construction team: Continuously evaluate talent; assess capabilities, strategies, and position expectations; refine position descriptions as necessary; create position-specific benchmarks to evaluate performance based on qualitative and quantitative expectations of the company; maintain up-to-date training and development plans for all team members.
• Implement and maintain industry-standard means and methods for all office and field processes with modifications to achieve top-of-market results for budgets, procurement, schedule, and quality.
• Develop and implement risk-management practices to meet or exceed industry standards.
• Explore and vet new products before implementation into new projects.
• Daily management for all self-perform construction operations for all projects from inception to completion including:
• Design assist, design-build oversight, constructability and coordination reviews
• budgets, cash flow projections
• Staffing – recruitment, assignments, training
• Schedules
• Procurement process and inventory management
• Contract negotiations
• Contract administration
• Safety plan and full implementation
• Project management including submittals and RFI process
• Field operations, including equipment / crane management
• Quality control
• Phased occupancy plans
• Monthly budget and schedule status reports
• Project close-out
• Manage compliance with legal, regulatory, and environmental requirements
• Procure and manage all required permits
• Manage relationships with all AHJ, city inspectors, area Construction Community/Association(s)
• Determine and implement benchmarks to measure and improve key metrics related to budget, schedule, quality, and risk.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Construction-related degree or diploma and 8 to 15 years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience working on large projects.
• Currently working as a High-Rise Construction Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• At least two full high-rise projects completed as the Project Manager with hands-on involvement in all key phases: planning, budgets, schedules, design completion, monthly payments, phased occupancy, and project close out.
• Prior experience with a developer is a strong asset
• Skills:
• Deep understanding of site safety, scheduling, and quality assurance
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Proven track record for successful/effective leadership and management of others
• Proven strategic agility and stretch; can easily assume wider and more complex tasks and initiatives
• Must be able to build strong relationships at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans
• Skilled problem solver with the capabilities of anticipating and managing delays and disruptions

WHY YOU’LL LOVE US:

At Stonerise, you’ll be part of a team driven by a shared mission, to enrich the lives we touch and communities we help create by doing things the right way.

• Competitive Salary: Highly competitive executive-level compensation package, commensurate with experience and market conditions.
• Performance Bonus Program: Your contributions are recognized through bonus opportunities tied to both individual and company performance.
• Vacation Time: Paid vacation, pro-rated in your first year based on your start date.
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits: Coverage beings after just three months of employment.
• Perks That Matter: Employee Assistance Program, a company provided cell phone or monthly credit, access to company vehicles or paid mileage, meaningful in-person gatherings.
• Free On-Site Parking: Work Uptown Waterloo without having the added expenses of paying for parking.
• A Workplace Designed for You: Enjoy beautiful office spaces, a large kitchen, a social room, and a supportive team of peers and leaders who want you to succeed.
• Company Events: Connect, celebrate, and have fun with your peers throughout the year.
• A Great Team: Collaborate with genuinely kind, loyal, and talented people who love what they do and enjoy doing it together.
• Employee Referral Program: A bonus of $500 paid to the referring employee once the referred employee successfully completes twelve months of employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

Auburn Group is committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources if accommodation is required.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire.

USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN RECRUITMENT

Auburn Group may use technology-assisted tools at various stages of the recruitment process to support fair and efficient candidate screening. These tools, if used, do not replace human decision-making.

APPLY ONLINE

If this sounds like a role where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume through the online application process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.