Commercial Construction Project Manager

Request For Proposal

**1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW**

.1 The new Child and Family Well Being Centre is owned by Nigig Nibi Ki-Win Gamik and located at 1467 Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan. The new facility will include a variety of spaces for different community, clinical and administrative functions. Construction is expected to commence in late spring 2025, with an anticipated construction schedule of 18 months.

.2 Nigig Nibi Ki-Win Gamik (“otters playing together in the water”) is born from the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and prepares Pikwakanagan’s children and youth to lead the future of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation with the support of family and community. Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik offers essential services, including Family Wellbeing, Prevention Services, Child Wellbeing, and Post-Majority Support Services.

**1.2 ROLE OVERVIEW**

.1 The Project Manager (Owner's Representative) oversees the construction project on behalf of the owner, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role acts as the primary point of contact between the owner, general contractor, and consultant team.

**1.3 SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

.1 Represents the project Owners and acts as a single point of contact for all dealings with the general contractor and consultant team, including all decision making related to budget, schedule and changes to the work.

.2 Attends various project meetings including kick-off, monthly cost reviews, construction meetings, and project progression meetings.

.3 Works with the project team and funder to ensure the project is constructed as per design, budget, quality and schedule.

.4 Understands project organizational structure.

.5 Works with the project Owner, general contractor, funder and consultant team at the start of the project to review project scope, finances, methodology, construction drawings and specifications.

.6 Works with the project Owner, general contractor, funder and consultant team to determine and manage resource requirements of the project from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.

.7 Reviews, identifies and manages risks and opportunities on the project.

.8 Reviews the risk management template associated with the project.

.9 Manages and maintains job-related correspondence on project performance.

.10 Maintains working relationships and communications with the project Owner, general contractor and consultant team.

.11 Reviews all project financials such as project budgets, cost coding, cost forecasting, certificates of payment, change management, risk registry, and financial close.

.12 Coordinate with the project Owners Finance team regarding project financials, payments, and issues with payment.

.13 Participates in the development of maintenance and adherence to project schedules.

.14 Understands contract documents and participates in resolving disputes relating to negotiation of Change Orders, communication with project Owners, the general contractor and consultant team.

.15 Works with the general contractor and consultant team to request and coordinate project close-out documentation including warranties, as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals.

.16 Reviews all consultant team construction administration document submissions, including site reviews and reports, certificates of payment, CCN’s, CO’s, and CAD’s.

.17 Reviews quality of construction and initiates client concerns and construction deficiencies.

.18 Facilitate final agreement to selection of owner furnishings, fixtures and equipment as part of the general contractor requirements.

.19 The Project Manager must complete cultural awareness training offered by the Nigig Gamik prior to commencement of position.

.20 The Project Manager will be required to travel as required to monitor progress, attend meetings and address any issues that may arise on short notice.

**1.4 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**

.1 Experience as a Project Manager, or similar role, in managing construction-related projects is considered an asset.

.2 Experience working with the CCDC 2 contract is considered an asset.

.3 Experience working on a project located in an Indigenous community is considered an asset.

.4 A university degree in business administration or civil engineering, or a college diploma in construction technology combined with applicable experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor, field superintendent, project administrator, or project coordinator.

.5 Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or comparable certification is an asset.

.6 Is thoroughly familiar with project management concepts and processes.

.7 Has good knowledge of, and/or a willingness to learn project management software such as Procore, MS project

.8 Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

.9 Ability to work collaboratively with a team environment.

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