Project Manager, Office Design & Construction

OMERS•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$78,000 - CA$108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a global workplace where employees thrive, embracing diversity of thought, expertise, and passion. This is a place where you can personalize your employee journey to be and deliver your best. We are a leading global real estate investor, developer, and manager, combining capital with capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships, and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners, and create a brighter world for our customers. Join us to accelerate your growth and development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. This role is part of an award-winning Construction & Design Team that prioritizes Culture, Growth, and Excellence. As a Project Manager in Oxford’s GTA Design and Construction portfolio, you will oversee commercial office projects from small renovations to full turn-key builds up to 50,000 sf. Additionally, you will be working in Oxford’s Retail Construction portfolio, consisting of retail units within Toronto’s PATH system, including coordinating new tenant buildouts and preparation of vacant suites for incoming tenancies. The Project Manager role will collaborate closely with the Construction Manager, Coordinator, and Operations and Property Management teams. You will be involved in project execution, communication & documentation, tenant coordination, drawing review and approval, start-up requirements, financial tracking, site monitoring, progress reporting, close-out documentation, and administration of tenant & landlord design and construction functions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience, preferably relevant industry exposure (retail and/or commercial preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge pertaining to construction methods and procedures and project management.
Must have contract administration & knowledge of construction contracts, consultant request for proposals, and understands how to review and carry out a bid analysis and award of different types of contracts
General working knowledge of the Building Code and Industry related technology
Relationships & positive reputation with local industry professionals, such as General Contractors, Consultants & trades
The ability to take directions from multiple people simultaneously, to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Capable of working independently, self-motivated, and as a member of a team
Ability to influence reason and develop strong relationship skills with both internal and external clients
Demonstrate tact and diplomacy in problem solving/conflict resolution while being solution oriented and pro-active
Flexibility with hours and ability to travel to multiple assets, when required (valid driver's license needed)
Strong work ethic and a balanced approach to work and life
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and understand architectural/mechanical and electrical construction documents
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite.
General knowledge in AutoCAD an asset.

Nice To Haves

Diploma, undergrad or graduate degree in Architecture and Design, Building Technology Mechanical & Electrical Systems, Retail Design and Construction, Construction Coordination/Management or Project Management and/or related work experience

Responsibilities

Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong team leadership skills and ability to manage indirect reports in a collaborative manner.
Drafting, reading and interpreting applicable lease documents.
Assisting in the negotiation process with Leasing by providing details on scope of work and estimated related costs to building of the unit
Communicate Oxford’s brand and design strategy to clients, provide guidance and assistance in client’s design phase to better expedite the approval process.
Continually looking for ways to expedite projects
Prepare project documentation, establish and define deliverables and prepare client drawing submissions /reviews schedule.
Reviewing Landlord obligations/lease agreements and/or project objective
Contribute/distribute design and construction reports (as required)
Budget creation, analysis/recommendations
Sourcing and hiring consultants applicable for projects and communicating requirements i.e. existing site reviews/specifics, outline scope of work, budget and timeline
Partnering with the Operations/Property teams and their consultants ensuring that projects align with the properties criteria and standards.
Reviewing/commenting and approving all Tenant and Landlord work drawings and specifications, amend/advise as required.
Ability to provide feedback and options for fiscally challenged situations.
Chairing/attending constructions site meetings, consultant coordination & leasing meetings
Preparing of tender packages, reviewing, awarding and contractor orientation (building rules & regulations, H&S Policy)
Evaluating tenders and proposals received from contractors, suppliers and consultants
Monitoring construction activities, scheduling and budgets
Negotiating contracts with contractors, architects and consultants
Administering contracts by monitoring the progress and cost of the projects on an ongoing basis to avoid schedule and cost over-runs, legal complications and/or claims
Interfacing with architects, designers and consultants to develop and ensure completeness of design, drawings and specifications, depending on project stream and stage of development
Providing and evaluating alternative solutions for resolving site conditions as projects progress
Maintaining established rapport with City Officials, acting as main point of contact