Senior Construction Project Manager
Posted:
07/26/2023
Regina, Saskatchewan
Avana Developments Inc. is a high-growth company in its ninth year of business and has emerged as a leading developer in the Western Canadian construction industry. Driven by a team of motivated and enthusiastic leaders with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Avana is dedicated to providing the community with beautiful, attainable, and safe rental homes.
We are expanding our team of professionals and are seeking highly organized, hard-working individuals committed to personal development and excellence who share similar goals and core values with our team. Everything we do is guided by our values: act with honesty and integrity, evolve with innovation and improvement, lead our community in social responsibility, and incubate entrepreneurial spirit and personal development while encouraging accountability.
We are expanding our team of professionals and are seeking highly organized, hard-working individuals committed to personal development and excellence who share similar goals and core values with our team. Everything we do is guided by our values: act with honesty and integrity, evolve with innovation and improvement, lead our community in social responsibility, and incubate entrepreneurial spirit and personal development while encouraging accountability.
Position Overview:
The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for monitoring and administrating the overall process and progress of projects throughout the Construction phase, including scheduling, budgeting, directing, controlling, and evaluating from start to finish with internal resources as well as third-party structural and mechanical specialists, construction management companies, and trades. You also work collaboratively with the internal Construction Managers and Site Superintendents, who manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the Site team for all assigned construction projects. Proactivity, professionalism, and solution-focused problem-solving are vital to the success of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of the project schedules and milestones, monitor progress against the established schedules and design intent, and identify efficiencies in construction planning and project management where possible.
- Overall project delivery, on time, on budget, scheduling trades, and ensuring the order of all necessary supplies.
- Oversee and govern all quality control and risk management aspects of Avana’s new development project portfolio, with the support and guidance of the Director, Construction.
- Project administration, including cost control, schedule control, and change order/cost overage administration.
- Lead relationships with contracted trades, vendors, and suppliers through the management and mentorship of the Construction Managers and Site Superintendents, who are responsible for effective on-site management.
- Facilitate and provide oversight to maintain the scheduling/delivery of site resources, throughout construction, including waste management, utilities, and site safety requirements. Ensure equipment and material adhere to design specifications.
- Manage and oversee all external builders and construction management companies leading the construction of projects in remote markets.
- Prepare monthly field progress and ongoing forecast reports as required. Set possession/move-in ready dates based on construction completion dates and in collaboration with the Residents division.
- Participate in the preparation and administrative execution of project tenders and the associated project budgets, ranging from $20 - $75+ million.
- Ensure the administration of all other required permits and contracts and negotiate revisions are executed effectively, as needed.
- Support the refinement of all tender documentation, trade relationship management and maintenance, request for proposals, bid evaluation, negotiations, awards, project budget development, contractual agreements, financial reporting, and closeout.
- Provide internal Construction division leadership and guidance, in alignment with Avana and the Director, Construction to ensure business continuity at all times.
- Attend and represent Avana at various community events and functions.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in a construction management discipline and/or Project Management Certification is necessary. A minimum of five (5) years of construction work experience is required. P.Eng and LEED are assets.
- Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
- Preference to work in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to excellence.
- Accuracy and attention to detail, with fantastic organizational and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to support our internal and external teams in resolving time-sensitive construction challenges. Ability to be a team player.
- Ability to effectively and creatively solve problems related to construction, sequencing and staffing, as well as exercise tact and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Detailed understanding of all aspects of construction: technology, equipment, materials, bid management, claims management, and safety.
- Computer literacy is required. Superior skills in project management, scheduling, and management software. Experience with BuilderTrend, Google Workspace, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite programs is considered an asset.
- Must be legally eligible to accept employment in Canada.
Compensation Package:
- Benefits: Dental and medical benefits package. 80% of the cost is covered by Avana. Option for the employee to purchase disability and life insurance.
- Pension Plan: The Pension Plan will commence at the start of your second year of employment. 2% of salary matched in year two, 3% of salary matched in year three, 4% of salary matched in year four and 5% of salary matched in year five.
- Vacation Entitlement: 20 business days per year. Must be accumulated prior to taking them.
- Annual Bonus: Opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary as an annual bonus.
- Parental Leave: Once an employee has worked a full year (12 months) at Avana, they are eligible for four (4) months of salary top-up to $15,000, with ongoing benefits based on the terms stated above. Pension matching will not apply for the duration of the period of leave. If an employee provides their resignation within 24 months of the paternal leave return date, the total amount of the salary top-up will be repaid to Avana.
- Probation Period: The probation period is 90 days from the start date.
- Criminal Record Checks are required for all Avana employees prior to being hired. This will be obtained at your expense and will not be reimbursed by the Employer.
