Construction Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of the project lifecycle for various construction projects within the Canadian portfolio.

• Assist in negotiating and issuing primary contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

• Execute project contract administration in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

• Track project costs via change order and contract adjustment processes.

• Aid in formulating recovery strategies when project schedules or budgets face potential risks.

• Review and refresh schedules, cost forecasts, and cash flow requirements biweekly with the Construction Team and monthly with the CIO.

• Prepare and process progress draws from general contractors, payment applications from subcontractors, and invoices from consultants and suppliers.

• Collaborate with accounting to guarantee correct coding, payment of progress draws, and recoverable expenses.

• Coordinate drawing management, scheduling, and costs to meet management's expectations.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with general contractors, architects, and engineers.

• Resolve project disputes promptly.

• Complete project closeout documentation for archiving or transition to Operations.

• Follow up on outstanding deficiencies.

• Direct activities of the construction administrative assistant.

• Coordinate with building officials and regulatory agencies as needed.

• Travel regularly to construction and project sites across the Canadian portfolio to supervise progress, quality, and compliance while performing core administrative tasks remotely.

• Conduct general administrative responsibilities and any other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is mandatory.

• A minimum of five years of direct experience is required.

• Experience with companies that have multi-site operations is essential.

• Experience in Self-Storage is an advantage.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail are required.

• Excellent time management abilities with a proven record of meeting deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software is required.

• Comprehensive understanding of construction and technological methods.

• Ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks while analyzing and addressing problems.

• In-depth knowledge of construction and technological methods as well as the application of building codes.

• Capability to work efficiently in a remote/home-office setting while managing frequent travel to project sites across Canada.

• A valid driver's license and passport are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision.

• Life and Disability Insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Ample holiday schedule.

• Employee assistance program.

• Paid employee referral program.

• Work alongside outstanding colleagues!