04 Jan PROJECT MANAGER – PRE-CONSTRUCTION REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a nationally recognized company in the construction and design sectors across Canada. The company stands out for its agility, commitment to deadlines, and the exceptional quality of its projects. With an in-house team of over 160 professionals and a network of more than 20 partner manufacturers, it manages large-scale projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT PLANNING AND DESIGN

• Plan and coordinate the project design process.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with relevant authorities.
• Obtain feasibility approvals from municipalities.
• Submit required documentation to the city and secure necessary permits.
• Manage the tender process and award contracts for professional services.
• Monitor and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop project schedules.
• Follow up on deliverables from subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Process billing.

ONGOING PROJECT COORDINATION

• Organize project meetings with selected professionals, set priorities, and optimize operations to ensure coordination among professionals.
• Manage and maintain confidentiality of all information related to development projects.
• Conduct quality control of project plans.
• If banners are part of the project, ensure the requirements for each specification are integrated.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Analyze plans, identify potential issues, and ensure project readiness for construction.
• Optimize plans through value engineering.
• Coordinate with the estimation team during the bidding phase, highlighting major challenges or non-standard elements.
• Provide recommendations to minimize the impacts of changes and unforeseen events on key projects.
• Communicate project status to management.
• Organize post-mortem meetings with teams involved to create a list of improvement opportunities for each project.
• Support continuous quality improvement activities within the company.
• Maintain and enhance project management tools and tracking methods.
• Suggest improvements for processes under their responsibility.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management in the multi-residential, heavy residential, and commercial real estate sectors.
• Estimation experience (an asset).
• Knowledge of structure and architecture.
• Strong understanding of building construction standards and regulations.
• Versatility in managing project interfaces (infrastructure, structure, mechanics, equipment, and system integration).
• Familiarity with Procore software (a strong asset).
• Fluency in French (spoken and written); English is an asset.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and results-oriented approach.
• Decision-making abilities and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while maintaining positive and effective working relationships.
• Negotiation and writing skills.
• Strong listening and communication skills, with the ability to maintain good relationships with partners.

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week).
• Competitive salary aligned with your skills.
• Group insurance plan.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Year-round social activities.
• Free parking.