Project Manager, Modular Buildings | General Contractor | Toronto / Vancouver – Outpost Recruitment

Large Canadian general contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team focusing on in volumetric modular construction / off-site manufacturing projects (residential & commercial) in Vancouver and Toronto. Salary $130,000 – $160,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Join a global provider of steel-framed modular buildings for the multi-family residential, hospitality, institutional, commercial, and resource sectors. The company’s expertise spans all elements of modular construction: design & engineering, costing, procurement, manufacturing, quality control & assurance, logistics, and guidance for on-site installation.

The Project Manager will focus on delivering new modular construction projects and providing support to Project Director for continued growth of modular project division. Responsible for managing multi-family and commercial projects up to $50m. 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.

Must be open to travel to locations across Canada as needed, up to 1-2 weeks per month.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills of Project Manager:

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for overall project direction of modular projects currently in construction phase.
• They oversee operations of superintendents, building systems personnel, field coordinators, project engineers, project safety personnel, administrative staff, and project accountant
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams—including clients, contractors, consultants, and manufacturing partners
• 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 safety
• Understands 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 construction, modular experience an asset
• Strong skills in management, communication, negotiation, and problem solving
• Ability to exercise initiative and leadership

Compensation:

• $130k – $160k depending on experience

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.