Project Manager, TI / Fit out | General Contractor

  • Vancouver, Toronto
  • Posted 5 days ago
  • Salary: $100000 - $130000

General Contractor

Small sized contractor focused on renovations and tenant improvement projects

Our client, a small-sized General Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multi-trade, commercial, renovation or interior fit-out projects ranging up to $5m.

Their goal is to make building and renovating enjoyable as well as successful and need team members who want to assist in our long-term goal of being our client’s construction brand for life. They don’t just get through our workdays by being ordinary. Challenging the team to be the best at what they do and invite only people who love to be the best they can be, who want to engage others and think out of the box.

Project Manager (PM) is responsible for:

  • The management of the project including site management, site safety and project implementation – this can include skilled labor to quality control and trade management.
  • This employee must be able to work from blueprints, specifications, drawings and instructions to design, build, remodel, retrofit, maintain and repair various types of facilities and structures.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Blueprint reading, layout and planning of the day-to-day work
  • Maintain project safety standards in accordance to WorkSafe standards
  • Meet the standards of workmanship that meet the project requirements and that are consistent with industry best-practice
  • Manage the crew to accomplish the task, including teaching and mentoring individuals in the crew that are less experienced
  • Maintain tools, cords and equipment so that they are kept in good working order and are safe for use
  • Maintain the work area(s) in a clean and orderly manner on a continuous basis
  • Coordinate work with the Advisor and others that are involved in the process
  • Create a list of materials, supplies, specialty tools and equipment (proactively) that are needed to perform the work
  • Consistently reporting for work on time and in appropriate attire
  • Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and supervisory skills
  • Provide comprehensive daily updates to the Advisor
  • Be responsible for ensuring project budgets are adhered too
  • Organize workflow to meet customer deadlines

Management Requirements:

  • Direct and supervise workers, sub-trades and other relevant building professionals
  • Supervise all workers and sub-trades to ensure schedules and standards are met
  • Be responsible for ensuring project budgets are adhered too
  • Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
  • Oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing
  • Request supplies and materials to complete construction projects
  • Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies on site
  • Confer with Supervisory Personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
  • Plan, organize, and direct activities to do with the construction of structures, facilities, and systems
  • Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out
  • Keep the client’s project safe, clean and ensure all trades do the same
  • Follow specific corporate policies, procedures, rules and regulations without question
  • Educate on and enforce brand expectations daily
  • Find a positive, swift and cost-effective solution to all problematic situations and daily hurdles

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years direct experience and a solid working knowledge of the specific work that is being constructed
  • The ability to read blueprints and specifications; to create material lists and to fill out timecards and other minor record keeping tasks
  • Interpersonal competencies that include a drive for results, the need for closure, effective oral communication skills, organization, planning, trust, respect, and being dependable and cooperation
  • Excellent command of the English language in both written and oral forms
  • Must be computer literate and current on new technology
  • Must be hardworking and a problem solver
  • Positive and upbeat attitude
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Education and/or Experience:

  • A post-secondary diploma is an asset, as is experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines and quick decision-making

Language Skills:

  • Ability to read and comprehend advanced communications as well as short yet professional and concise correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to clients and other.
  • This employee will have to have above average negotiation skills.

Mathematical Skills:

  • Ability to understand simple accounting, report compilation and billing procedures.

Reasoning Ability:

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions or make appropriate job decisions following standard office polices and past precedents.
  • Think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Competencies:

  • Creativity/ Analytical Skills
  • Enthusiasm/ Initiative
  • Flexibility/Adaptability
  • Problem Solving/ Team Skills
  • Organizing/Planning Ability
  • Team Player and Strong Leader
  • Passion for Construction/ Business acumen
  • Excellent communicator/ Honest and straight forward
  • Quick thinker/Fast mover
  • Extremely hard working and self-driven

Working Conditions:

  • Appearance must always represent the company image
  • Work area may have fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
  • Moderate to loud noise level
  • Fast-paced environment: subject to numerous schedules, priority changes and short notice activity

Pre – Employment Requirements:

  • Candidates selected for hire must be able to pass a pre-employment police background check
  • Candidates selected for hire must have a valid driver license and provide a driving abstract

Relationships:

  • Reports to Construction Operations Supervisor

Additional Duties:

  • The incumbent will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • The ability to efficiently handle and administer multiple tasks on concurrently running projects.
  • Skilled, loyal and entrepreneurial.
  • Post-secondary Degree in engineering or Construction Engineering Technology from a post-secondary college.

Compensation

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

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Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.

 

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