Choice Properties Looking for Assistant Project & Tenant Manager, Construction at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

410, 330 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0J1

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties’ portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centres and stand-alone supermarkets.

Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through accretive acquisitions, strategic development and active property management. Choice Properties’ principal tenant is Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest retailer. Choice Properties’ strong alliance with Loblaw positions it well for future growth.

A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Reporting to the National Director, Construction Commercial Retail, the Assistant Project/Tenant Manager, Construction will be responsible for their own projects as assigned and to work with team on larger projects. Leading project team meetings, direct and coordinate project activities to ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget. This role will be based in our Calgary office with travel across Western Canada up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, build and coordinate budgets and ensure deliverables are achieved within agreed project schedule and budget.
• Review project plans on a weekly basis, prepare and submit weekly status reports, define context and limitations, monitor project deliverables and communicate to senior management any issues that may impact team’s delivery.
• Ongoing troubleshooting and issue resolution; partner with various internal resources to seek resolution.
• Report on program results to Senior Management, develop forecasts and develop plans and execute programs
• Work in collaboration with project teams and various internal stakeholder groups on an ongoing basis
• Tenant coordination on leasing and development sites
• Review Schedule C to ensure the drawings and scope capture the requirements from the lease.
• Markup Schedule C for leasing to match existing conditions as applicable
• Review tenant plans and provide drawing reviews, coordinate with tenant for utility or other service installations.
• Attend and generate minutes for design, site, real estate and development meetings.
• Due diligence – source out historical data on properties from various sources
• Complete project close out process;
• Record drawings
• File management
• O&M Manuals
• Tenant possession and inspections
• Tenant documentation
• General Project administration
• Invoice processing
• Project Cost Tracking and forecasting
• Change Management
• File Management throughout preconstruction, construction and closeout
• Project tracking updates
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience along with University degree and/or Post-secondary education in construction, architectural or engineering related field.
• Commercial construction experience an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, timelines and budgets to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Previous experience in developing detailed project plans using project management tools and methodologies
• Strong planning and execution skills
• Superior analytic, problem solving and judgment skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions to those at all levels of the organization
• Experience with process redesign, process mapping and documentation
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, challenging and constantly changing work environment
• Strong technical skills (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook); MS Project
• Must hold valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to various project locations across Western Canada.

Choice Properties REIT recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Number Of Openings

1

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