Senior Project Manager - Building Group

In A Snapshot

The Govan Brown Building Group team is growing! We are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager to join the team. The Senior PM will primarily be tasked with ensuring our client projects are executed on schedule, within budget and at the highest quality.

The Opportunity

• 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
• 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
• Arrange for final City inspections, Building Occupancy permit and Notice of Substantial performance ads
• Lead and minute project meetings
• Develop long lasting client relationships by managing client expectations, ensuring construction activities are aligned with customer requirements and identifying opportunities for repeat business
• Monitor legal, contractual, and financial aspects of construction projects and develop and implement actions to mitigate potential risks and challenges
• Manage project accounting, billings, and receivables, including project billings and signoff, subcontractor payment certificates, service/work order billings and client invoices
• 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
• Oversee construction tenders and negotiations, including subcontractor solicitation, through to subcontract buyout and contracting
• Manage projects to ensure they meet corporate goals for safety, quality, budget, schedule, and profitability
• Keep abreast of competitive developments, commercial real estate activity and marketplace trends in the industry
• 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

Desired Skills & Experience

• Over 7+ years of project management experience in core & shell / base building / repositioning construction
• Strong financial knowledge and understanding of construction costs
• Experience with design build, lump sum, and construction management contracts
• Successful completion of post-secondary education in relevant field such as engineering, construction management, construction project management, architecture studies, mechanical engineering, with P. Eng., PMP, GSC and/or LEED certifications being assets.
• 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
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining long term client, consultant, supplier, and sub-contractor relationships
• A valid class G Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required for project travel.
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process, and sequence
• Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software like CMIC and PlanGrid
• Ability to recognize, prioritize and mitigate project risks
• Knowledge of the local and national construction market including costs of labour & resources
• A proven leader that motivates their team and serves as a role model and mentor

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.