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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing the overall construction process for a select number of the Company’s projects;
- Overseeing and contributing to the tender/procurement process for related projects;
- Leading the maintenance of project and contract documents and reviewing them for completeness, accuracy and quality;
- Managing and maintaining relationships with general contractors, construction managers, consultants, and subtrades;
- Creating and maintaining construction budgets from design development through to final working drawings;
- Participating in cross departmental coordination on behalf of the construction team (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Development and Property Management/Leasing);
- Leading consultant and project meetings from the design development stages through to working drawings, providing input on constructability and value engineering;
- Developing and maintaining construction project schedules with the use of software tools;
- Auditing project schedules during construction to ensure projects remain on target;
- Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns;
- Reviewing and managing project change orders and design changes during construction;
- Staying current regarding industry trends and best practices, implementing innovation techniques and processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost of construction;
- Providing construction cashflow assessments for all related projects where necessary;
- Leading the coordination and execution of all on-site and off-site utilities work with relevant consultants, third party utility companies and municipality;
- Overseeing all construction activities and management of Tenant Improvement projects over $500K for the Company’s income producing properties
- Overseeing necessary municipal permit applications as they relate to construction and support the development permit process as needed;
- Managing, reviewing and approving monthly invoicing as it relates to construction managers, general contracts, and subtrades;
- Working with the construction team to create and maintain a database of current construction rates and industry trends; and
- Respectfully and capably representing the best interests of Peterson in all internal and external dealings.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Academic, technical, and professional competence
- Post-secondary education in Building Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or similar field;
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Blue Beam and other construction related software is an asset;
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
2. Work Experience and Job Skills
A demonstrated track record with 4+ years’ in a related role:
- Experience as a Project Coordinator, Estimator, Project Manager, or in a construction related field with expertise in pre-construction;
- Demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with on-site trades and general contractors;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to develop positive relationships with a network of key stakeholders including contractors, consultants, engineers and subtrades, to achieve business objectives;
- Superior project management skills – able to prioritize, plan and organize effectively
3. Personal Aptitudes
Demonstrate attributes consistent with Peterson’s Core Values
- Relationships: We value and care about our relationships and treat everyone with dignity, respect, and trust.
- Integrity: We keep our promises and hold ourselves personally accountable for delivering on our commitments, acting with honesty and fairness.
- Entrepreneurship: We continuously seek opportunities and challenge ourselves to find better ways of creating value. We believe diverse approaches, opinions, and experiences contribute to better outcomes for our stakeholders.
- Gratitude: We are grateful for the opportunities we are given. We support initiatives that affect positive change in our communities and value the skills, strengths, and perspectives of our team.
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Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000 annually
