Equiton Partners Inc. Looking for Construction Manager at Toronto, ON Full Time

Construction Manager About Equiton: Founded in 2015, Equiton is a recognized leader in private equity investments and is approaching one billion in assets under management. Our exponential growth is a direct outcome of our leadership team understanding how the industry works and how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. We’ve discovered that finding the right opportunities involves time, experience, and discipline. Our strategy is always forward-looking, anticipating trends and adapting our selection to strengthen our market position, capitalizing on value creation opportunities, and building the most robust portfolio possible for our investors.

We attract diverse, exceptionally talented people and create an atmosphere that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and integrity. About the Position: The Manager of Construction and Property Standards is involved with all aspects of managing capital projects for a portfolio of properties and works closely with operations management to maximize the long-term value of the assets. Key Functions and Responsibilities: • Identifying physical problems at the properties, developing alternative corrective measures and recommending best solutions • Managing multiple large capital projects related to restoration or repair of all major property infrastructure, including building envelope and parking garage, mechanical/plumbing/electrical, water supply/sewage, and interior finish renovations. • Preparing and reviewing contracts, establishing prudent scopes of work, developing specifications in conjunction with contractors/consultants as required, assessing quotations, directing contractors, and ensuring projects are completed in accordance with the established specifications.

• Preparing annual and long term budgets for major building components and tracking monthly costs of major construction projects and re-forecasting on a quarterly basis. • Providing timely and comprehensive communication of the status of projects to management and to clients. • Inspecting properties to determine if they are compliant with Equiton standards and building codes; liaise with applicable authorities (i.e. Technical Standards and Safety Authority, Fire Departments, Municipal Building Departments, etc.) as required, to maintain property standards.
• Provide ongoing support to operations management regarding technical and major building components (e.g. mechanical systems, building envelope) and emergency situations. • Challenging consultants to provide quality service and design most effective solutions. Recommending value added upgrades, including energy savings opportunities, to increase revenue or decrease operating costs.
• Work with finance department and properties to investigate abnormalities in utilities billings i.e., spikes in consumption, meter issues, etc. • Completing due diligence investigations for potential acquisitions, including inspection of current building conditions, and developing budgets to maintain or increase the value of the acquisition. • Engage 3rd party consultants to update Building Condition Assessment reports after initial hold periods on properties and develop new 10-year capital plans. Required Skills and Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines, and to manage contractors, consultants and clients effectively • Ability to effectively resolve issues with regulatory and municipal authorities • Demonstrated knowledge and planning skills to logically prioritize and sequence major building restoration projects and incorporate this into long term budgets associated with maintaining/increasing the value of the asset • Strong relationship building skills to develop confidence and rapport with internal and external clients • Experience with major mechanical systems, building envelope restoration, and environmentally friendly construction materials and restoration techniques is ideal • Knowledge of contracts • Travel up to 30% of the role Education and Experience: • 10 years of related experience in project and construction management, preferably in multi-residential or commercial building construction, condition assessments, or restoration • Professional engineer, CET or Architect designation or equivalent work experience Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that leverages diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values a culture that reflects and celebrates diversity of thought, background and experience. If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know, so that we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.