Project Director

Title:
Project Director, High-rise construction

Location:
Metro Vancouver. Office location is B Street, Surrey.

At StreetSide Developments, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, Construction, as the
Project Director
you will oversee all aspects of construction projects that relate to large and complex construction, including but not limited to mid-rise and high-rise construction (or projects comparable in size/scope) to ensure projects are completed according to the prescribed budget, timeline and quality standards. You also act as the departmental liaison with other related parties.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

· Leading the project design, permitting, tendering, construction and homeowner relations.

· Collaborating with relevant parties to establish and maintain project proformas, budgets and schedules, and prepare proposed sale prices.

· Hiring, directing, supervising, developing and providing guidance to office and site team members while promoting a collaborative work environment.

· Overseeing and fostering positive relationships with design consultants, trades, suppliers and other industry partners. Selecting and tendering contracts to trades and suppliers.

· Managing purchasing, estimating, contracts, change orders, problem resolutions and vendor management.

· Participating in the development of new projects, product lines, floor plans and design details.

· Developing and modifying models or specifications when necessary.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

· A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.

· An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.

· A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.

· A leader; you attract, retain, develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.

Essential Requirements:

· Degree or Diploma in Construction/Project Management, or equivalent.

· Minimum 10 years of construction experience in a managerial position, preferably in residential and/or commercial construction industry with multi-unit, mid-rise to high-rise construction.

· Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

· Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and project management software (Teamwork, MS Project, Autodesk Build, Procore, etc.)

What We Value

· Creating trusting and successful working relationships.

· Taking responsibility for the outcome of decisions and actions.

· Cooperating with team members in a supportive and respectful manner.

· Staying current with technical job skills.

· Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.

Work Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours with travel to sites be required on a frequent basis. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

StreetSide Developments is the multi-family division of Qualico and has developed apartment style, town home style, detached houses and luxury condominiums throughout Western Canada with projects ranging from innovative urban development to historic retrofits. StreetSide Developments operates in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. To learn more, click here

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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