Senior Project Manager, Operations

Role impact:

Reporting to the Director Operations, Office this role’s mandate is to lead, execute, monitor, track, review and advise/recommend on capital projects for property operations. To provide technical and management functions throughout the design, pre-construction, construction, and post construction phases of multi-disciplinary projects. This role will liaise with other internal departments and properties, outside consultants and contractors as well as assist the Director, Operations, Office in leading cross-functional teams on various aspects of construction projects. To ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. To arbitrate, negotiate and advise internally and externally including with government agencies. To protect the company’s contractual position and ensure finished project meets contracted standards.

What you will deliver:

• Complies with company’s national procurement and property technology standards, policies, and procedures
• Stays current on construction and related technologies
• Ability to support projects at multiple properties (including traveling to these properties) in different regions of Canada
• Ability to lead projects supporting various internal stakeholders (i.e., Design & Technology, Operations, etc.) managing technical projects that may involve Electrical, HVAC/Mechanical, Plumbing and IT disciplines, in addition, other projects as required from time-to-time i.e., office washroom, lobby and corridor renovations as well as return-to-base projects.
• Works with the consultants to negotiate credits and/or extras for revised scope of work and to assist with implementing a value engineering process when necessary
• Reviews consultants’ reports, project documents, correspondence, leases, and all project invoices for payment approval.
• Prepares project status reports, as required, or directed
• Supports corporate internal audit processes
• Prepares business case/budget/schedules, when required
• Organizes meetings and meets with contractors/consultants to review scope of contract and impact of alternatives in reducing time and costs
• Lead projects from feasibility, design, RFP, and business case development through to completion with a high degree of autonomy using CF's project delivery model.
• Monitors scheduled events, project milestones and submission of required information
• Schedules activities for completion of projects and works on a day-to-day basis to handle unexpected requests and deadlines
• Assists with the selection of consultants/contractors
• Assist with the development of capital planning as required
• Is familiar with, understands and applies company policies and procedures, federal, provincial and municipal legislation and regulations (i.e. Health and Safety, Environmental)

What your strengths are:

• Demonstrated capacity to work under pressure and to embrace change
• Maintains strong working relationship with the internal and external project team
• Possesses a proactive and perceptive outlook to achieve results
• Effective prioritization skills with proven success in managing multiple priorities with varying deadlines
• Effective at delivering difficult messages with tact and diplomacy
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to collaborate, consult and build strong relationships within a national organization
• Ability to complete mid-sized, multi-faceted projects from start to finish under general direction
• Team player and self-starter
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills with the ability to influence others
• Sound financial and business acumen
• Strong capability for identifying, assessing and managing both risks and opportunities
• Ability to deliver strong presentations in a confident and credible manner
• Demonstrated capability in being open minded and flexible in both thoughts and approach

What you need to succeed:

• Undergraduate degree ideally in Engineering, Architecture or Design & Construction, or Construction/Project Management Training/Certification, or Technical Diploma in similar disciplines combined with relevant experience
• Knowledge of one or more: office, retail and residential real estate industries and related technologies
• French Communication (Verbal, Writing) an asset
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or Primavera
• Have managed a variety of projects. At a minimum, technology upgrade/installation, building system upgrades, demolition activities, space build outs (multi-disciplined project installing space finishings), delivering projects in and around occupied premises and infrastructure projects which involves electrical, HVAC/mechanical and plumbing.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant project management experience, preferably in one of the following areas: construction (both field and office), real estate development, architecture or other engineering disciplines
• Strong working knowledge of the building code and industry related technology
• LEED and/or PMP accreditation would be an asset

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Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels. We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development. We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension. Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
• Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
• Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
• Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected. We’re ready to meet you there – are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email [email protected].

CF currently has a vaccination policy that is a condition of employment.