Senior Manager, Construction Services

About GWL Realty Advisors

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. Driven by our values of Integrity, Ambition, Creativity, and Empathy, our vision is to be a sustainable company known for exceptional real estate management, trusted advice, and outstanding service by consistently fulfilling our mission to deliver strong, long-term results for our clients.

• Lead large-scale, multi-faceted capital projects applying project management principles to the construction process.
• Conduct or attend site meetings or inspections; work with consulting/engineering firms to provide solutions.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify work was performed.
• Ensure project deliverables are met.
• Assist in construction execution, ensuring fulfillment of all contractual obligations on all contracts, leasing, and other agreements.
• Keep all records of projects up to date in CM.

• Occasionally projects may be large and complex enough that a third-party project management company will be contracted to manage the process.
• Responsible for managing that third-party company, still utilizing CM, but also attending meetings, assuring projects are on time and on budget and ensuring reporting is complete.

• Using the tendering feature in CM, conduct tendering and tender analysis for operating and capital project work, prepare RFQ & RFP submissions from service providers, manage/negotiate contract terms with trade and consultants.

• Assist the Property Management team in creating long term capital plans, manage supporting documentation for changes, and assist in establishing annual capital budgets.

• Utilizing CM, forecast and prepare budget conversions for the accounting department as well as monthly development status reports for senior leadership and other stakeholders.

• Direct workflow, delegate job tasks, and oversee site building operations staff, both in-house and contract, including trades and other third parties building strong relationships and acting as a mentor.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct project or construction management experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in Construction Manager or Yardi.
• Post secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science and/or Project Management as well as proven knowledge of the construction process is an asset.
• Candidates with a PMP (Project Management Professional) designation from the Project Management Institute, or the equivalent, will be given priority.
• Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact professionally and confidently with various internal and external parties.
• Strong leadership and communication skills coupled with your interpersonal skills in dealing with staff makes you a natural leader.
• Previous experience in managing construction and capital projects will allow you to consult and recommend appropriate action.
• Ability to look for ways we can reduce our environmental footprint will show your passion for sustainability and energy management.

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage, plus other comprehensive benefits and savings programs
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!

This is a full time position