Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design of project/construction activities
• Oversee all capital expenditures for the construction and alteration of Starlight properties, consistent with the planning, design goals and established standards
• Develop and implement systems to monitor project performance against budget authorization, project schedules and established quality control standards - this includes identifying variances and working with project management staff to develop and implement plans to correct ineffective operations
• Manage staff schedules and vacations to ensure timely completion of all projects. Ensure Project managers portfolios are equally spread based on tendered amounts as well as projects
• Conduct portfolio wide team meetings
• Review and finalize all project specs
• Renegotiate lowest tenders
• Ensure departmental policies and procedures promote productivity, ease of use and are in line with corporate strategies
• Establish and implement ongoing staff training and development programs
• Work collaboratively with the VP of Asset Management to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive Capital Operations Master Plan
• Protect company interests and administer appropriate controls to ensure compliance with all established requirements. This includes tenders, contractors’ approvals and practices as well as contract administration and negotiations
• Adhere to provincial legislation and regulations
• Establish new programs designed to enhance buildings conditions, curb appeal and/or reduce future operating costs.
• Evaluate completed projects and approve new PM assignments
• Actively participate in Performance appraisal process
• Liaise with contractors
• Regular site meetings and inspections
• Special projects as assigned by the President
• Travel to various sites across Canada. Could require excessive distances and frequencies

Requirements

• University, Engineering degree and/or PMP designation would be an asset. Minimum College education required.
• Solid understanding and experience in EPCM project style and implementation
• 8 years experience in managing Multi-Residential Property Management projects
• 8 years experience in Project Management or Construction Management
• Experience in space conversion projects
• Knowledge of building systems
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Yardi)
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement actions required to achieve desired results
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking and decision making skills
• Driven and self-motivated individual
• Works well in a team oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Superior organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills

Location

Head office