Project Manager

About Homestead Land Holdings Limited

Founded in Kingston in 1954, Homestead Land Holdings Limited has grown to become one of Canada's largest and most respected owners of multi-residential apartment buildings. The founding principles of the company are still in place today, which are to provide residents with affordable, secure housing with a standard of care in which we would treat our own family members.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Construction, you will have a role in the oversight of the Company's MURB construction projects across Ontario. The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for all aspects of project management from property and project development to building turnover; including startup, obtaining building permits, preparing tenders, budgets, estimates and construction schedules. The PM will work with in-house and external construction personnel to ensure project design and construction is executed in a safe, timely and efficient manner while maintaining integrity of design, and will work closely with the organization to ensure feasibility and costing of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project startup through conceptual design and permitting.
• Manage project execution through excavation to turn over.
• Manage submittals of shop drawings, safety documentation, LEED or other project documentation as required.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, consultants, inspectors, and governing authorities.
• Ensure document control through Autodesk.
• Enforce safety on site, O.REG142-17 or most recent, review project safety binders, review Job hazard analysis, and other safety documentation as required
• Promote safety
• Leadership
• Create and issue tender documents.
• Prepare contract documentation
• Contract administration, ensure all contractual issues are resolved and dealt with in a timely manner
• Budget Review and analysis
• Manage project procurement
• Progress reports and status updates
• Manage the Change Orders process and issue Change Orders
• Provide up to date status reports relating to Change Orders
• Review and comment on shop drawings along with Design Manager
• Make the turnover plan early and manage the turnover process with Operations
• Ensure deficiency completion plans are in place
• Manage the building occupancy process with Project Superintendents
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, risk analyses, and NPV calculations to determine project feasibility
• Make recommendations for material selection and fabrication details
• Work with junior engineers and technicians to provide a professional engineering service
• Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget; procure extra budget funding where necessary
• Closely monitor the efforts and billing of third-party workers, such as consultants, contractors, and other specialists
• Approve invoices and ensure invoice accuracy with completed work
• Conduct project postmortems to identify areas for improvement; make recommendations based on findings
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
• Authorize/approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.
• Ensure all company and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
• Collaborate with engineering firms, architects, provincial and municipal regulatory bodies
• Provide leadership in the utilization of the Quality Management Program on the project
• Oversee career and educational development of team personnel
• Provide professional advisory services and civil engineering expertise
• Require adherence of SOP's and actively teach each process.

Requirements:

• P. Eng /EIT completion or enrollment is an asset but not a requirement
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• Prior high-rise residential construction industry experience is an asset
• 3 or more years of Construction experience
• 3 years of direct work experience in construction project management.
• Strong practical civil engineering experience
• A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques
• Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
• Strong communication, leadership, integration, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Full understanding of Building Codes
• Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including laborers, technical, professional, and upper management
• Sound experience in architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines related to MURB design and construction.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units and corporate departments.
• Self-starter
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.), email and CM software programs

A satisfactory reference check, criminal records clearance, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 are required for the position, though the Company will provide any accommodation required by law. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted directly. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Please make needs known in advance.