Construction Project Manager

At WestUrban, we don’t just build homes, we build communities through our expertise in construction management, customized development, and development planning across Western Canada. Our rapidly growing company is built on a foundation of strong relationships, extending to employee, clients, stakeholders, contractors and suppliers. We believe that investing in people is the cornerstone of our success. We build dynamic teams powered by respect, integrity, and experience. This mission empowers us to find innovative solutions, and to develop leading-edge concepts that enhance and support growing communities.

Thinking about a change?

We welcome driven and skilled individuals from all backgrounds, as we recognize that having diverse perspectives, makes us stronger. We support our employees and want to see them succeed. We believe growing from within is the best solution to build healthy teams.

We are currently accepting applications for a Project Manager to work for us out of the Greater Vancouver Area. The successful candidate will be supporting projects in the Fraser Valley. Working collaboratively with team members, the Project Manager will review local market conditions, oversee procurement of sub-contractors, write detail scopes, and draft contracts. In collaboration with site superintendents, the Project Manager will also develop project schedules and ensure resources are in place as dictated by established project schedules and budgets; as well as assisting with mentoring and training personnel to support the successful growth of WestUrban Developments Ltd. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

What you will be doing:

• Recruit potential consultants, engineers, and sub-contractors in various markets where development sites are located;
• Develop and propose development and construction budgets;
• Tender, negotiate, and secure sub-contracts within project timelines and budgets;
• Provide technical information to employees and subcontractors ensuring projects are delivered in scope and in accordance with standards, codes, specifications and design instructions;
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks across multiple projects concurrently;
• Foster excellent collaboration within the overall project team;
• Support the project team in solving construction issues in time sensitive and urgent situations;
• Understand and perform efficient and effective document control functions including tracking and issuing RFIs, submittals, contracts, and change orders;
• Develop, implement, and monitor development and construction schedules;
• Deliver projects in scope, on time, and on budget.

What you need to bring:

• Degree or diploma in Planning, Architecture, or Engineering or certification/registration in a relevant professional discipline, or equivalent experience;
• 5-7 years minimum experience in a Project Management position, preferably in a multi-family construction environment;
• Advanced computer skills including intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel;
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with project and company stakeholders; including managing sub-contractor relationships and performance;
• Attention to detail with the ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy;
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and take responsibility for your work;
• Ability to think creatively when problem solving, proactively adapting to challenges;
• A high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent leadership skills with a willingness to train, motivate, and develop employees and colleagues;
• Superb written and spoken communication skills.

Extras we like to see:

• Construction safety certification would be an asset;

Is this the right role for you?

• You have the ability to make decisions and meet critical deadlines, providing advice and direction to construction sites;
• You have the ability to adapt and demonstrate resiliency in response to changing work demands;
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment;
• You are self-motivated with a positive attitude and a results-oriented approach.

What do we offer you?

Finding and keeping the right people is very important to us. We want to offer an opportunity to someone who is passionate not only about building quality apartment buildings, but a chance to build communities that make a lasting impact. We provide a competitive salary based on experience in addition to the below:

· Health and Dental plan with Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

· A generous annual profit-sharing program

· Service recognition and Wellness programs

We are committed to the principles of employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This job posting will remain open until the role has been filled.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person