Job Description
VPAC Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Multi-Family team in Vancouver, BC. As a project manager you will manage, coordinate, and monitor all workforces and resources that are essential to complete the project on-time and on–budget. In this position you must have first-rate management and communication skills. This person must be familiar with all aspects of construction and have the necessary skills and abilities.
Required Experience and Skills
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Construction Project Manager in Multi-Family projects
- Experience managing various types of multi-family projects and renovations to existing/new buildings with occupied tenants
- Analyze project drawings, specifications and permits to determine scope and schedule requirements necessary for a successful completion
- Construction cost estimating and quantity take-off’s
- Strong commitment to document control
- Coordinate with company principles to establish scope and budget
- Prepare, track and log all Requests for Information (RFI)
- Set up and maintain the Project Construction including procurement log, submittal schedule, change order log and submittal log
- Expedite, review and provide “Quality Control” on shop drawings and submittals. Prepare transmittals and submit to design Consultants
- Field inspection of the job site on a regular basis, as required to ensure compliance with requirements of the construction contract
- Schedule, attend and produce minutes for Client meetings
- Create weekly progress reports and supply to client
- Review, issue and update look-ahead schedules
- Promote and maintain a good working relationships with: company personnel, clients, consultants, and suppliers
- Cost reporting and financial projections for construction
- Checking and approval of monthly invoices for payment
- Prepare subcontracts and material purchase orders
- Coordinate and obtain occupancy and substantial completion certificates
- Knowledgeable with Construction Accounting and estimating software – Sage 100 is preferable
- Responsible for administrating and processing post – construction issues to ensure conformance to maintenance and warranty provisions of the contract
Other Skills Required
- Exceptional communication, management, customer service, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a strong focus on safety
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction related studies preferred
- The ability to prioritize, multi-task and run multiple projects
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook)
- A track record of meeting deadlines and budgets
- Excellent eye for finish detail
- Access to a vehicle and BC Driver’s license
Note: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Please email your resume in PDF or Word format only. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Recruiters, please DO NOT respond to this posting.
