BGO Looking for Project Manager, Tenant and Landlord Construction at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Project Manager (3-month contract)

Calgary, Alberta

Who We Are: BentallGreenOak is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BentallGreenOak serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BentallGreenOak has offices in 28 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BentallGreenOak is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

For more information, please visit www.bentallgreenoak.com.

BentallGreenOak promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Project Manager you will provide technical support to the property managers and will be accountable for overall project planning, tendering and construction management for the assigned commercial portfolio.

What You Will Do:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for projects including suburban buildings
• Manage capital and Landlord work ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget, including conformance to all policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements, for projects in Alberta and surrounding areas.
• Provide assistance to the Project Management Team, Leasing and Property Management with Tenant and Landlord’s scopes of work, budgets and assist with base-building capital projects/scopes and budgets as required.
• Follow Policies and Procedures/Criteria Manual as it pertains to construction project, tendering, coordinating and purchasing.
• Acquire and maintain all necessary close-out documentation /permits and as-built records
• Resolve disputes and advise appropriate personnel and Property Manager of any issues relating to project.
• Communicate and coordinate as necessary with Tenants, consultants, engineers, contractors and internal staff.
• Assist as required in the development and execution of capital improvement programs
• Deliver customer service excellence to both internal and external clients.
• Coordinate with designers & consultants to ensure drawings, specifications and contract documents are prepared on time and on budget.
• Work with consultant team to secure permits, municipal approval and entitlements.
• Act as the Owner representative and ensure their best interests are always maintained.
• Attend regular construction and site meetings for assigned projects throughout the GTA.
• Perform ongoing site reviews and quality control of the construction projects.
• Perform routine Safety site inspections.
• Alert internal clients of all issues impacting quality, timing and cost of assigned projects.
• Sign-off on all payables for capital projects and ensure payments of obligations are met.
• Process project payment when required.
• When landlord is commencing with tenant improvement work, responsibility to coordinate entire process of tenant fit out of newly developed space is required.
• Other duties as required and assigned from time to time.

Contract Administration

• Liaise with contractors/consultants and accounting regarding invoicing and other matters as directed.
• Track all budgets, on cost control including cost to complete, cost variances and provide updates to internal and external clients as required.
• Prepare RFQ/RFPs recommendations, initiate tenders process, tender analysis, and capital approvals submission request to clients, once approved prepare contract agreement, including CCDC’s and bonding requirements for execution.

Who You Are:

• 3+ years’ experience in a project management or coordination role and proficiency with general principles project management, and the technical ability to read blueprints and specification.
• Travel – A car and a valid driver’s license are required for this position: mileage will be reimbursed or car allowance provided
• Previous commercial/Industrial construction contracts and property management experience an asset.
• Computer Skills – Advanced skills in Word, and Excel, along with ability to utilize software such as MS Project, Procore and read drawings using an AutoCAD viewer.
• Education – Related post-secondary degree or diploma required relative to the position. In addition, a high level of design and construction knowledge as well as industry knowledge is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BentallGreenOak (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners, and stakeholders/investors. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply to our career opportunities.

BentallGreenOak is committed to equitable hiring practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. We can support any accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bentallgreenoak.com and include Job posting number, your name and your preferred method of contact.