Job Descriptions:

• 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.
• Relevant technical education (Engineering, Architecture, Construction)
• WHMIS Certification
• WSIB Certification
• Fully versed in Occupational Health & Safety Standards Act
• First-Aid Certification
• Experience and thorough understanding of multi-family, residential construction including Residential Ontario Building Code
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience on mixed use projects with a major general contractor or developer
• Proficient computer skills - MS Project, Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Thorough understanding of Tarion standards and processes