Director Construction

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada QuadReal Full time

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management total $73.8 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating companies in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Development, the Director, Construction will be responsible for the coordination and support execution of all aspects of the development process. A substantial focus of this role will be the construction elements of projects coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams and general contractors. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in successfully planning and executing a wide variety of high-profile complex projects. The successful candidate will be a key member of a highly engaged, results-oriented team - part of an upbeat, fun and winning culture that prioritizes people development, project quality and focuses on long-term growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure excellent relations through personal contact and excellent customer service.
  • Work with all parties to establish budgets and assist with cost benefit analysis.
  • Coordinate request for proposals and securing design consultants.
  • Ensure scope and timing of LandLord's obligations within leases are met.
  • Coordinate with designers & consultants to ensure drawings, specifications and contract documents are prepared on time and on budget.
  • Work with consultant team to secure permits, municipal approvals, and entitlements.
  • The preparation, issuance, and formal closings of tenders.
  • Ability to analyze tenders and make recommendations to internal and external clients.
  • Act as the Owner's representative and ensure their best interests are always maintained.
  • Represent the Owner during the general contract administration of projects, including project award, contract preparation/execution, and effectively dealing with contract changes.
  • Attend all construction and site meetings for assigned projects.
  • Manage consultants and contractors to ensure each project is completed on time, within budget and according to established specifications.
  • Alert internal clients of all issues impacting quality, timing, and cost of assigned projects.
  • Sign off on all payables for capital projects and ensure payments of obligations are met.
  • Track all budgets, costs to complete, cost variances and provide updates to internal and external clients as required.
  • Provide monthly project reports including cost reporting.
  • Obtain close out documentation for all projects including turnover of space to End User/Property Management group.
  • Manage project completion process, including deficiencies and warranty claims, budget reconciliation and permit closeout.
  • When landlord is commencing with tenant improvement work, responsibility to coordinate entire process of tenant fit out of newly developed space as required.
  • Make recommendations for the continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
  • Embrace and pro-actively support QuadReal's culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.
  • Acting as a resource to operations and leasing staff, and assisting them in the preparation of budgets and proposals.
  • Other duties as required and assigned from time to time.

Education, Qualifications and Responsibilities:

  • 10-15 years of experience in the design and development of large-scale real estate projects, with preference for experience in mixed-use, retail and multi-family projects.
  • Must understand and demonstrate experience in the principles of real estate development, design, construction, and finance.
  • Experience in working with sophisticated joint venture partners and understanding the importance of balancing company and partner objectives.
  • An established network of contacts and ability to interact effectively with government officials, consultants, and contractors.
  • Development experience in the Toronto market is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to add value to the broader organization through industry knowledge and forward-looking thinking on strategies and trends.
  • Education - University degree(s) or College Diploma (s) with an emphasis on, architecture, engineering, design, and/or planning. Professional certifications or licenses are helpful, but not required.
  • Analytical / Computer Skills - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Proficient of Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Leadership and Relationship Skills - Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with all personalities; ability to collaborate, influence and create alignment across multiple functional areas and partnerships with sometimes conflicting needs; ability to exercise strict confidentiality; effective leadership skills with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Accurate and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills; ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, manage and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to use initiative and self-management skills to work independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise
QuadReal will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

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