Taylor Ryan Executive Search has partnered with an industry leading developer looking to hire a (Senior) Construction Manager for their team.The candidate must have previous experience working for a general contractor or developer for multi-family and townhome projects.The position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of project delivery with a primary focus on pre-construction and specific project execution oversight for a variety of multi-residential projects. The position will also provide oversight and support on all Pre-Construction and Construction projects reporting into the Vice President.Candidates must be local to Vancouver BC. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESManaging the overall construction process for a select number of the Company’s projects;Overseeing and contributing to the tender/procurement process for related projects;Leading the maintenance of project and contract documents and reviewing them for completeness, accuracy and quality;Managing and maintaining relationships with general contractors, construction managers, consultants, and subtrades;Creating and maintaining construction budgets from design development through to final working drawings;Participating in cross departmental coordination on behalf of the construction team (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Development and Property Management/Leasing);Leading consultant and project meetings from the design development stages through to working drawings, providing input on constructability and value engineering;Developing and maintaining construction project schedules with the use of software tools;Auditing project schedules during construction to ensure projects remain on target;Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns;Reviewing and managing project change orders and design changes during construction;Staying current regarding industry trends and best practices, implementing innovation techniques and processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost of construction;Providing construction cashflow assessments for all related projects where necessary;Leading the coordination and execution of all on-site and off-site utilities work with relevant consultants, third party utility companies and municipality;Creating and implementing QA/QC strategies relevant to each stage of the project and regularly visiting active construction sites to ensure progress targets are being;Overseeing necessary municipal permit applications as they relate to construction and support the development permit process as needed;Managing, reviewing and approving monthly invoicing as it relates to construction managers, general contracts, and subtrades;Delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively to direct report team members, empowering them to take ownership of project success and their work;QUALIFICATIONSAcademic, technical, and professional competencePost-secondary education in Building Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or similar field;Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Blue Beam and other construction related software is an asset;Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel;Work Experience and Job SkillsA demonstrated track record with 10+ years’ in a related role:Experience as a Project Coordinator, Estimator, Project Manager, or in a construction related field with expertise in pre-construction;Experience managing townhouse and/or multi-family residential market and non-market housing projects in BC required;Demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with on-site trades and general contractors;Excellent verbal and written communication skills;Ability to develop positive relationships with a network of key stakeholders including contractors, consultants, engineers and subtrades, to achieve business objectives;Superior project management skills - able to prioritize, plan and organize effectively
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Construction Manager - Owner\'s Representative