Project Manager, Construction

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management total $73.8 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating companies in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

Based in Vancouver, BC and reporting to Vice President, Construction or the Senior Director, the Project Manager - Construction will be an integral part of the QuadReal development team and form a crucial construction phase leadership role within a project-focused group, with primary responsibility for successful delivery of a large scale, multi-phased, fast-track, mixed-use project. Working within a joint venture ownership team, and with third party consultants and contractors, this role will be internally responsible for the successful construction of distinct areas of the development, post-construction warranties, and ensuring that the company's best interests along with its goals and objectives of the project are met or exceeded. This role is primarily the project management duties around the schedule and cost management responsibilities.

Certain key Roles and Responsibilities include, but not necessarily limited to:

• Collaboratively work with third party owner's representative, design consultants, engineers and general contractors for the successful execution of construction work. Always acting in the best interest of the company, of its clients, and with a fiduciary mindset.
• Active involvement in general contractor procurement packages. Lead review and assessment of trade recommendation
• Have and maintain excellent working relationship and professional communication with third party General Contractors, Construction Managers, and Subtrades.
  
• Take ownership of and be actively involvement in review, analysis and management of - GMP price estimates by general contractors, various cash allowances, adherence to scope, exclusions, qualifications, etc. for reliable cost certainty and alignment with control budget and schedule.
• Continuously identify value engineering options and innovative solutions to meet or beat budget.
• Work in close collaboration with the Vice President, Construction to oversee and monitor hard costs and change management process to ensure construction is completed within budget and on time. Review, analyse and manage contract change orders and agreement amendments in accordance with internal development policies.
• Liaise with and assist tenant coordination and leasing teams for delivery and turnover of the premises and execution of required base building scope as part of the commercial terms of the retail leases.
• Conduct and attend project meetings as required. Primary work location will be on site.
• Set clear expectations and ensure that deliverables are met and things are getting done. If need be, get directly involved with a hands-on approach to resolve and achieve required results.
• Active involvement in the process of contractors' monthly billings and payments.
• Close out project in a timely manner, successful completion of testing and commissioning, warranties, deficiencies rectification, and obtaining operations & maintenance documentation along with extra materials for turnover to Property Management. Occupancy Permits are being secured in a timely manner.
• Apply knowledge of local building codes and bylaws, sustainability principles, and development process.
• As the Project Management authority, assist development accounting and finance teams in cost tracking & forecasting.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years working experience on large-scale, real estate development projects.
• Experience with a track record of successfully delivering high-quality mixed-use projects from inception to completion, on time and within budget with an emphasis and preference for construction site-based experience.
• Strong understanding of design completion process, construction processes, and construction contract management.
• Experience managing various prime contract types with general contractors, for completion of work on time and within budget.
• Experience working on projects with multiple ownership, involving multiple architects, and multiple general contractors would be considered a strong asset.
• Established relationships and network within the industry, authorities having jurisdiction and design consultants and engineers to facilitate successful execution of the project.

Education, Qualifications, and Skills

Education & Qualifications:

• University degree or technical college diploma in construction management and/or engineering technology
• Certifications & Licencing in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Sustainability would be considered an asset, but not required.
• Cost Consulting/ QS experience would be considered an asset.
• Able to work within a corporate structure having a large market presence.
• Strong desire to continuously innovate, improve and enhance deliverables and outcomes.

Skills:

• Relationship Skills - Confident with oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain collaborative working relationships with all internal and project stakeholders; successful conflict management skills, handling difficult situations and dealing with strong personalities; work collaboratively and assertively to achieve results in the best interest of the project and company goals and objectives.
• Analytical/Computer Skills - excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Procore and Bluebeam would be considered an asset.
• Driven, self motivated, proactive and with a strong sense of professionalism.
• Leadership Skills - Confident, lead by example, motivate and inspire team members as well as being a self starter with ability to lead independently with minimal direction.
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Accurate and detail-oriented with good analytical skills; ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, manage and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes.

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