Project Manager - Building Group

In a snapshot

The Govan Brown Building Group team is growing! We are on the hunt for a talented and energetic Project Manager to ensure our client projects are executed on schedule, within budget and at the highest quality.

The Opportunity

• Monitor legal, contractual, and financial aspects of construction projects and develop and implement actions to mitigate potential risks and challenges
• Arrange for final City inspections, Building Occupancy permit and Notice of Substantial performance ads
• Oversee construction tenders and negotiations; including subcontractor solicitation, through to subcontract buyout and contracting
• Build and lead a strong project team that delivers profitable projects. Provide effective direction, coaching and support. Directly supervise Project Management Assistants and Administrators. Communicate the project plan including objectives and responsibilities to the project team
• Develop long lasting client relationships by managing client expectations, ensuring construction activities are aligned with customer requirements and identifying opportunities for repeat business
• Keep abreast of competitive developments, commercial real estate activity and marketplace trends in the industry
• Lead and minute project meetings
• Manage projects to ensure they meet corporate goals for safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability
• Create, monitor and report on project schedules and costs, margins and profitability. Prepare and review all construction cost reports and forecasts looking for early warning signs of potential risk and developing effective plans to overcome/mitigate
• Maintain regular communication with Project team, Site Manager(s), Clients, trades and all other stakeholders for each project to ensure effective coordination of construction activities
• Track project execution lessons learned and share with the team for continuous improvement Participate in business development activities. Drive the growth of our business by establishing and/or maintaining solid, long-term relationships with existing and potential clients, designers and architects as well as identifying new business opportunities and positioning Govan Brown as a construction manager of choice in the market
• Manage project accounting, billings and receivables, including; project billings and signoff, subcontractor payment certificates, service/work order billings and client invoices

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong financial knowledge and understanding of construction costs
• Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software
• The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• University degree in relevant field such as engineering, construction management, architecture studies, mechanical engineering
• A proven leader that motivates their team and serves as a role model and mentor
• Over 5+ years of project management experience in core & shell / base building / repositioning construction
• Knowledge of the local and national construction market including costs of labour & resources
• Ability to recognize, prioritize and mitigate project risks
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process and sequence
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining long term client, consultant, supplier and sub-contractor relationships
• Experience with design build, lump sum and construction management contracts

All applications will be held in confidence. Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.