Construction Project Manager Jobs

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties' portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centres and stand-alone supermarkets.

Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through accretive acquisitions, strategic development and active property management. Choice Properties' principal tenant is Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's largest retailer. Choice Properties' strong alliance with Loblaw positions it well for future growth.

A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

Reporting to the National Director, Project Management the Project Manager will lead project team meetings, direct and coordinate project activities in order to ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget. This role will be based in our Toronto office.

Responsibilities:

• Due diligence – source out historical data on properties from various sources
• Attend and generate minutes for site, real estate and development meetings.
• Initiate and coordinate budgets and ensure deliverables are achieved within agreed project schedule and budget.
• Coordinate and/or assist with project close out process; As –built; File management; Tenant possession
• General Project administration, and other duties assigned.
• Work in collaboration with project teams and various internal stakeholder groups on an ongoing basis
• Tenant coordination on leasing and development sites
• Review project plans on a weekly basis, prepare and submit weekly status reports, define context and limitations, monitor project deliverables and communicate to senior management any issues that may impact team's delivery.
• Ongoing troubleshooting and issue resolution; partner with various internal resources to seek resolution.
• Report on program results to Senior Management, develop forecasts and develop plans and execute programs

Job Qualifications

• Previous experience in developing detailed project plans using project management tools and methodologies
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, challenging and constantly changing work environment
• Strong planning and execution skills
• Commercial construction experience an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions to those at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, timelines and budgets to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Experience with process redesign, process mapping and documentation
• Strong technical skills (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook); MS Project
• Minimum of 3 years working experience along with University degree and/or Post-secondary education
• Must hold valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to various project locations across Ontario.
• Superior analytic, problem solving and judgment skills