Construction Project Manager

Arbutus Properties•Saskatoon, SK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arbutus Properties is a leading land developer, home builder, and commercial constructor, offering a dynamic work environment, attractive compensation and benefits package, and vast opportunity for advancement. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong work ethic, the desire to be part of a team, and the skills to advance some of the most exciting Residential and Commercial projects in Saskatchewan. As a member of our team, you will provide insight and innovative construction solutions to ensure the successful execution of our commercial and multi-family projects.

Requirements

3+ years of project management experience is required.
Ability to read plans/blueprints and specifications for building construction
Strong understanding of contract administration
Familiarity working with subtrades.
Personable and great at building relationships
Familiarity with MS Project
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Impeccable attention to detail
Highly organized and efficient with managing deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of an engineering degree or CET diploma is preferred.
Bluebeam experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage project activities throughout the life cycle of the project, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, and budgets.
Prepare reports, including but not limited to project progress reports, results achieved reports, lesson learned documentation and recommendations for improvement documentation.
Plan and execute project communications ensuring timely and accurate distribution of information, documentation, and issue resolution to all stakeholders.
Utilization of project management platforms.
Management of building project plans from inception, implementing structure and processes from the ground up to ensure project success.
Lead, facilitate and communicate effective project meetings, and meeting notes to the project team at the end of the meetings.
Provide feedback and communication; establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with project stakeholders.
Ensure project and contract activities, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and financial commitments are tracked, and commitments are being fulfilled.
Rigorous management of all contractual obligations.
Verification of subcontractor prequalification for all subtrades.
Development and award of contracts to successful subcontractors.
Provide regular reporting and updates on the projects to executive team.
Achieve the project budget and complete accurate monthly forecasts.
Act as primary liaison with owner / client, contractors, municipality, and other project stakeholders.
Organize project teams into suitable workgroups and guide the team through their efforts to produce deliverables according to specification.
Prepare & execute contracts and negotiate revisions.
Prepare and submit applications to local municipality, utility owners and other stakeholders as required.
Pre-construction: drawing review, specification reviews, design reviews, coordinating and interacting with the consultant team, engagement of general contractors, tender review, bidding and negotiation, value engineering, review, and initiation of construction contracts, obtain approvals for project funding, and obtaining permits.
Construction duties and responsibilities include on site representation, ensuring the project is constructed to the required standards and specifications, scheduling with contractors, review and processing progress claims.
Manage change order requests from the consultants, general contractor, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Preparation and maintenance of the project budget and schedule.
Plan and execute building occupancy and project cashflow. Create and prepare project summary for stakeholders (schedule, cost, and profitability forecasting).
Perform other duties as required by the General Manager.