Project Director / Senior Project Manager (Owners Rep), Buildings

Leading project management firm experiencing rapid growth has an immediate opening for a Project Director / Senior Project Manager in Vancouver, BC. This is a great opportunity for advancement for an ambitious professional looking to take that next step in their career. You will oversee a variety of project management and consulting services to new and existing clients, managing project resources to deliver results within budget and on schedule. Project focus will be on buildings such as commercial, residential, TI and healthcare. Salary range is $130,000 – $180,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

You will be the primary point-person responsible for planning, executing, and delivering corporate projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications. To achieve these goals, the Project Director / Senior Project Manager is expected to define project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and supervise efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project deliverables, effective quality control, clear communication of expectations to stakeholders, and upward reporting to senior management are critical tasks expected to be performed through each project’s lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities of Project Director / Senior Manager

• Establishing and managing project budgets and schedule targets
• Working with clients to define project goals and risks
• Procuring consultants and contractor teams for each project as needed
• Providing feedback to the design team to ensure quality and cost targets are being met
• Leading negotiations on contracts and change orders
• Providing continuous client contact by acting as the primary source of all client communications
• Providing feedback and ideas that allow for continuous improvement to company processes
• Contributing to the firm’s ability to generate new clients and project work
• Manage, coordinate and deliver the project to meet the clients’ strategic needs, project objectives and complete the project within the time frame set by the client.
• Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
• Plan all project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and micro-deliverables using the appropriate software tools and/or PM methods.
• Develop, refine and control the clients’ approved project budget reporting on a monthly basis. Closely monitor the efforts and billing of third-party workers, such as consultants, contractors, and other specialists.
• Prepare monthly Project Report for the client advising on all project matters including program, cost, risk and quality.
• Provide regular updates regarding the status of projects/initiatives, and where appropriate, highlight issues of concern, and/or conflict.
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project teams and associate work; create contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• At completion, provide operation, maintenance and life cycle report for all parts of the project including buildings, building elements, equipment and external works and include a fully developed annual maintenance
• Provide expert guidance in all matters related to residential design and construction
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in residential design and construction
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in associated retail uses related to residential
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the municipal approval regime and environmental authority regime in British Columbia
• Providing mentorship and coaching to project team members.

Experience of Project Director / Senior Manager

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in building and infrastructure projects with a background in engineering, general contracting, architecture or building sciences
• Strong business insight and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Proven record of achievement demonstrating experience in successfully delivering projects
• Capability to handle various types of projects
• Excellent time management and delegation skills
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• PMP, P.Eng, and LEED AP certifications are assets.

Our Client is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. They are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Compensation

Dependent on experience and education. The client is a progressive company offering employees a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package