Develop the specific departmental business plan and measures, to meet goals set out by the President & CEO
Develop aggressive but achievable operational goals for each position which are tied to the departmental plan
Identify and communicate to the President & CEO the short and long-range issues that could interfere with achieving goals
Responsible for the performance of the construction departments, including but not limited to Customer Care Department, Construction Contracts, Site Supers, PDI Technician and QA/Project Coordinator
Involved in all aspects of construction, from design to turnover
Drive schedules on all projects, controlling costs on all projects, conflict resolution, etc.
Work very closely with the in-house land acquisition and real estate development teams
Provide strategic thinking, value engineering and the ability to challenge technical issues
Ensure that projects are developed, delivered and monitored per compliance, international policies and governing jurisdiction requirements
Meet weekly with Development Planner to be kept informed of status of all external supplier deliverables
Act as an expert and be responsible for the development, implementation, improvement and maintenance of standardized working methods and quality control
Participate in the start-up of projects in collaboration with the various professionals on file and the client
Ensure the overall operations reflects a well-managed company that can meet purchase requirements
Oversee a strong Construction team focused on efficiently building and delivering quality homes and maximizing resources utilized
Communicate with respect and be open to suggestions/ideas from colleagues and team- members
Lead Construction team to identify and address chronic and critical issues to continually improve towards a world-class operation
While visiting sites, keep abreast of competitors’ activity and notify the management team with updates of findings
Ensure construction is ready for PDI completion, all paperwork, manuals, and warranties are prepared for site
Ensure PDI staff are explaining the PDI, closing, and service process
Ensure PDI staff are explaining the functionality of the home mechanics, educating the homeowner on home maintenance, and reviewing all documents and closing gifts
Job Requirements:
Experience and thorough understanding of multi-family, residential construction including Residential Ontario Building Code
Thorough understanding of commercial construction
Minimum 10 years experience in construction
Minimum 5 years experience in a Senior Project Manager role.
