Project Lead I
About The Position
Join Tridel: Building Communities, Growing Careers. Build Your Future with Us. Our strength, innovation and growth are the result of talented individuals who come together as a team to build sustainable and award-winning homes and communities. Through passion and dedication, our employees work collectively to develop some of the largest and most complex projects within the Greater Toronto Area. We recognize our employees are the key to our success, and we invest in creating a meaningful employee experience and culture that promotes: Professional development opportunities, A diverse and robust suite of benefits and perks, Social and sustainable impact within our company and the communities we build, and much more. As a Tridel employee, you contribute to our purpose and standard of excellence while building homes for people today and the generations of tomorrow. Predictive Index® Behavioural Assessment: As part of our hiring process, applicants are required to complete a brief (5–10 minute) Predictive Index® Behavioural Assessment. This assessment does not measure intelligence or experience; rather, it helps us understand your natural work and communication preferences. Please complete the assessment using the link below when submitting your application: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/7FG6/ProjectLead. Please note that this job posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization and the role is 100% on-site (5 days in the office). The Blueprint: The Project Lead is responsible for assisting with bringing the project from concept to completion, with a focus on acting as a first point of contact for the site (if working with Project Manager).
Requirements
- Experience in budget development, monitoring, and cost control.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in Project Management or a related field can be advantageous for more complex projects or specialized roles.
- Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Additional certifications or qualifications specific to the industry, demonstrating expertise in particular project requirements.
- Familiarity with sustainable construction practices.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, with a track record of implementing best practices and optimizing project management processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing preliminary budget and schedules with internal resources, reviewing and updating as necessary.
- Coordinate drawings and assist the development and consultant team.
- Chair project coordination meetings, ensuring timely distribution of minutes.
- Support Safety Manager and site efforts to maintain safety requirements.
- Assist in leading the tender review, qualifications, contract negotiations, and final trade selection process.
- Tender and award contracts while reviewing sales progress and revising suite layouts to meet market requirements.
- Regularly review and update budgets to reflect project revisions and changing market conditions.
- Review blacklines to ensure coordination of structural, mechanical, and electrical components.
- Incorporate practical, economical, and Tridel best practice methods of construction into drawings.
- Prepare for permit submission by coordinating drawings and assisting the development team.
- Plan site mobilization in collaboration with the Site Superintendent.
- Provide leadership to the project team, including employees, trades, and consultants, to ensure the project proceeds on schedule with minimum cost.
- Uphold contract terms with trades, partnering with the Superintendent, and negotiate extra costs if not included in contracts.
- Monitor the schedule with the Superintendent and purchasers’ occupancy dates, notifying promptly of any advances or delays.
- Support site employee and trades' efforts to maintain and uphold safety requirements.
- Facilitate successful move-ins, ensuring homes are "hotel ready" for inspections and move-ins and resolve homeowner concerns or issues promptly.
- Ensure Internal Audit is performed before site employees and trades leave the project.
- Build a relationship of trust and confidence with the Condo Board before turning over affairs to the Technical Audit Department for resolution.
Benefits
- A diverse and robust suite of benefits and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
