Construction Project Manager

**Avenir Development** is a vertically integrated development firm specializing in land acquisition, development / design / construction management, interior design and facilities operation. A family-owned business, Avenir has been operating since 2005 with development roots going back to 1975. We have offices and holdings in Western Canada and the United States. Avenir is committed to providing quality projects while conducting business in an ethical and upstanding manner creating longstanding partnerships with stakeholders. With several projects in various stages of operation, development and construction, now is a great time to join our progressive and fast-growing company.

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary, a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, annual bonus, paid training and development, advancement opportunities, and an enviable work-life balance on beautiful Vancouver Island.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsibilities for this position include oversight of projects from inception to completion including site selection, evaluation, financing, cost estimating, construction management, etc.
- Manage and coordinate the preparation of design drawings and documents to ensure the design intent and vision for various projects is complete, efficient, and comprehensive.
- Assist in overall construction coordination, planning, identifying potential risks and resolving technical issues.
- Responsible for leading and managing project consultants while also building positive rapport and working relationships with the consultants.
- Assist with project tenders, generating bid documents, scopes of work and reviewing trade submissions upon tender close.
- Organize and conduct pre-construction meetings with all Trade Contractors to review scope.
- Generate contracts and develop clear requirements, schedules and scopes of work.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Trade Contractors, Vendors and Site Staff.
- Work with Accounting team to establish and manage project budgets and cash flows.
- Work with the Superintendent to develop and manage project schedules to define key milestone design and construction dates to ensure the team meets or exceeds revenue delivery dates.
- Perform project site visits and review projects through construction.
- Ensure construction activities comply with local, provincial, and federal rules and regulations.
- Coordinate project team meetings/conference calls and prepare and distribute minutes.
- Manage RFI’s in coordination with the Superintendent and ensure timely, coordinated responses from Consultants.
- Initiate shop drawing reviews to ensure timely deliveries of materials and equipment.
- Responsible for change management and change order process, including pricing, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact.
- Manage occupancy requirements with Coordinating Professional, various departments

within the AHJ, Fire Department and other External Stakeholders.
- Facilitate turnover of finished buildings to operations, oversee training, move-in and deficiency work.

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years’ construction experience on multi-family residential projects.
- Must be extremely well organized, detail oriented and possess good time management skills.
- Fulsome understanding of the construction practices, building materials and codes.
- Capability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, environmental reports, traffic studies, lease agreements, contracts, surveys, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a team of skilled and technically trained Consultants and Trade Contractors.
- Understand and resolve disputes in a fair and reasonable manner.
- Experience with MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.
- Ability to identify scope gaps, constructability issues and opportunities to value-engineer through detailed construction documentation review.
- Ability to develop the project execution strategy, project schedule, and resource forecast in collaboration with the project management team.

**Salary**: From $1.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- Project Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person