Construction Manager

**JOB SUMMARY**

Kindred’s Construction Manager has a wealth of experience working in multi-disciplinary construction projects with technical and management expertise in commercial and residential construction. As a Construction Manager, they will develop and execute project plans and schedules and ensure the highest safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the VP of Construction and/or Project Director, Construction Manager have a proven track record for meeting budgets, schedules, and quality and safety requirements, while interacting closely with the project team, owners, consultants, subtrades, Kindred senior management and supporting team members.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project. Applies the requirements of the Kindred HSE Standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations, and standards with all employees and subtrades.
- Implements, executes, and manages Kindred’s Construction Managers systems and procedures including digital platforms, project filing system, cost accounting system and project directory.
- Prepares and negotiates the CCDC construction contract governing the project at hand in close collaboration with the VP of Construction.
- Strategically interacts with Clients, evaluating and taking ownership of all external stakeholders, while using courtesy and tact to mutually advance the relationships.
- Leads and is responsible for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing the complete project lifecycle.
- Identifies and pro-actively manages opportunities and risks to optimize the possible impact on schedule, financial, quality and safety targets.
- Is accountable for accurate and transparent financial reporting and forecasting, and manages the documentation necessary to support the internal monthly reporting.
- Directs and leads (Sr.) Project Coordinator or Administrator through general administrative and record keeping functions including the review and distribution of documentation; preparation of correspondence, meeting minutes, submittals and RFIs; and maintenance of files, logs, drawings, and specifications
- Pre-qualifies Trades during pre-construction, assessing their project suitability based on past performance and current standing. Responsible for managing or assigning trade procurement packages and negotiating and executing the respective subcontracts.
- Leads Client and Trade meetings as directed, pro-actively manages the relationship and directs the expected outcome of these meetings to monitor and support the projects ongoing progression and success.
- Monitors onsite construction activity and manages communication between sub trades, construction site staff, office staff and clients where necessary.
- Creates and/or facilitates the Project Quality and Safety Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly
- Reviews and approves invoices and progress claims prepared by Project Coordinators; and manages release of holdback requests and certificates of completion with a comprehensive understanding of the BC Lien Act. Responsible for all project legal matters in close collaboration with the VP of Construction and company legal counsel.
- Oversees the change order management process by reviewing and approving change requests submitted for approval and strategically negotiates any disputed items.
- Creates and maintains the project schedule in line with the prime contract with input from the extended project team. Evaluates and directs changes based on tracked project milestones and updates the baseline schedule with milestones and completion dates.
- Oversees and is accountable for complete project closeout, including Substantial Completion, Occupancy, Handover, and demobilizing site. Monitors the documentation process in line with the prime contract including warranties, O&M manuals, and occupancy requirements.
- Has established strong working relationships with trades, suppliers and industry professionals.
- Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets are achieved.
- Advances the development of high-performance project teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensures regular feedback is shared with staff including formal quarterly feedback of employee progression.
- Performs other duties as required to manage a project or support business operations.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- 5+ years of related work experience as a (Sr.) Project Coordinator or 2+ years as a Construction Managers. A minimum of 2 full project lifecycles on commercial or residential construction projects in excess of $20M or single-family projects in excess of $10M.
- Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or related discipline an asset.
- P. Eng., PMP, Passive House, LEED, GSC, Mass Timber or other technical certi