Project Manager

Job Details

Description

About Us

Founded in Kingston in 1954, Homestead Land Holdings Limited has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most respected owners of multi-residential apartment buildings. The founding principles of the company are still in place today, which are to provide residents with affordable, secure housing with a standard of care in which we would treat our own family members.

The Project Manager in the Property Standards & Construction department will be responsible for managing construction projects on existing multi-residential properties including developing the scope, preparing tender documents, and construction administration. Coordination between the construction stakeholders and the Homestead operational team is essential to ensure projects are complete on time, on budget and with the least disruption possible to the occupied building.

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring site safety, quality control of the work, schedules and budgets, and managing the relationship between the contractor(s), consultant(s) and the property management team to facilitate the projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for the development and implementation of projects from start to finish. This includes developing projects for approval, site visits and inspections, defining the scope and required activities.
• Prepare tender packages, receive project bids, ensure completeness, and prepare recommendations for project award – including preparation of Capex for approval.
• Prepare and evaluate consultant proposals and make recommendations for senior management approval.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with local codes and standards and required legislation including building / fire codes and accessibility guidelines.
• Administrative duties including site reports, project schedules, approval of invoices, budget review, meeting summaries and other related project synopsis summaries as may be required.
• Assist in the development of risk management and action plans to monitor risks on projects, and ensure ongoing compliance with OHSA regulations, MOL requirements and Homestead’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Communication with Homestead Operations department including pre-construction meetings (and follow-up meetings through-out the project) to ensure proper notice is being provided to residents. Including collaboration with other departments, as required.
• Have overall responsibility for schedules, project budget, progress tracking and day to day guidance and decision making – including inspection and supervision of work on site.
• Use professional and technical expertise and knowledge to interpret technical reports, provide recommendations and direction to other professionals within Homestead.