Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager An entrepreneurial, boutique real estate developer is seeking a Construction Project Manager (PM) to act as an Owner’s Representative in managing upscale low-rise residential projects. The PM will work closely with the Owners directly and use their proficient project management skills to oversee the external consultant team, general contractors, and trades, ensuring timely decisions are made based on distilled, essential information.The Project Manager will lead pre-construction and construction activities including design, procurement, tendering, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, cost control and closeout. The PM will be accountable for the success of all projects ensuring quality, budget, schedule and anticipated outcomes are achieved. Project ManagementManage external consultant teams and trades on design, scope of work, schedule, budget, and all required activities to ensure smooth project flow;Monitor progress, update required reporting and ensure timely communication with all stakeholders;Ensure proper procedures and processes are in place to manage project communication and progress updates;Support any relevant tendering requirements including negotiating and awarding work with the Owners;Scheduling & MonitoringCoordinate and set agendas for consultant and contractor meetings to ensure that issues are discussed and risk mitigation strategies are identified and implemented;Provide meeting notes for ownership and ensure effective follow-up on identified concerns;Update and control the design and construction schedules, identifying bottlenecks and making real-time adjustments to keep the project on track;Manage the change management process including validating, and negotiating change orders;Prepare regular status reports.Construction OversightProvides input into constructability concepts and value engineering;Consolidate and present pricing for owner review;Review and compare details to ensure clarity and avoid discrepancies;Work with cost consultant in order to approved invoices and construction draws.This is an attractive opportunity for a Project Manager who has keen attention to detail, the ability to make quick adjustments to schedules, and strong communication skills in order to facilitate successful project completion, and is seeking an entrepreneurial environment offering flexible work arrangements, the opportunity to report directly to ownership and work on Canadian and international projects with best-in-class consultant teams.QualificationsThe successful candidate will possess a seasoned background and experience managing the construction of low-rise high-end residential projects; superior project management skills; proficiency with MS Office especially Excel; a strong detail oriented, analytical mindset with the ability to make decisions autonomously, as well as superior communication, organizational and time management skills. A background in architecture is an asset.Qualified candidates can submit their resumes via LinkedIn.Reference #1350