Construction Project Manager - Regina, Canada - Avana Developments Inc.

Avana Developments Inc.

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Regina, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Avana Developments Inc is a high-growth company in its ninth year of business and has emerged as a leading developer in the Western Canadian construction industry. Driven by a team of motivated and enthusiastic leaders with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit,
Avana is dedicated to providing the community with beautiful, attainable, and safe rental homes.

We are expanding our team of professionals and are seeking highly organized, hard-working individuals committed to personal development and excellence who share similar goals and core values with our team.

Everything we do is guided by our values:

act with honesty and integrity, evolve with innovation and improvement, lead our community in social responsibility, and incubate entrepreneurial spirit and personal development while encouraging accountability.

We are hiring a
Construction
Project Manager.

The applicant will succeed in a fast-paced, progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and lead excellently.

This full-time salary role supports
Avana's new development growth in Western Canada.

Reporting to the Vice President, Construction, you will lead the administrative project management of
Avana's development portfolio consisting of high-quality multi-unit residential and commercial scale projects.

The
Construction
Project Manager is responsible for monitoring and administrating the overall process and progress of projects throughout the Construction phase, including scheduling, budgeting, directing, controlling, and evaluating from start to finish with internal resources and external trades.

You also work collaboratively with the Site Superintendent, who manages the day-to-day responsibilities of the Site team for all assigned construction projects.

Proactivity, professionalism, and solution-focused problem-solving are vital to the success of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of the project schedules and milestones, monitor progress against the established schedules and design intent, and identify efficiencies in construction planning and project management where possible.
Overall project delivery, on time, on budget, scheduling trades and ensuring the order of all necessary supplies.
Project administration, including cost control, schedule control, and change order/cost overage administration.
Lead relationships with contracted trades, vendors, and suppliers in close partnership with the Site Superintendent, responsible for effective onsite management.
Facilitate and provide oversight to maintain the scheduling/delivery of site resources, throughout construction, including waste management, utilities, site safety requirements, etc. Ensure equipment and material adhere to design specifications.
Management and oversight of all external builders and construction management companies leading the construction of projects in remote markets.
Prepare monthly field progress and ongoing forecast reports, as required. Schedule and attend all necessary building inspections and identify deficiencies for the Site Superintendent, including Avana internal final suite completion inspections, the final administration of achieving occupancy permits and ensuring the effective transition of buildings to the Residents division.
Set possession/movein ready dates based on construction completion dates and in collaboration with the Residents division.
Support the preparation and administrative execution of project tenders and the associated project budgets, ranging from $20 $75+ million.
Support the administration of all other required permits and contracts and negotiate revisions as needed.
Support the refinement of all tender documentation, trade relationship management and maintenance, request for proposals, bid evaluation, negotiations, awards, project budget development, contractual agreements, financial reporting, and closeout.
Attend and represent Avana at various community events and functions.

Skills and Qualifications:

A postsecondary diploma or degree in a construction management discipline and/or Project Management Certification is necessary. A minimum of three (3) years of construction work experience is required. P.Eng and LEED are assets.
Class 5 Driver's License with clean driver's abstract.
Preference to work in a fastpaced environment and a commitment to excellence.
Accuracy and attention to detail, with fantastic organizational and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to support our internal and external teams in resolving timesensitive construction challenges. Ability to be a team player.
Ability to effectively and creatively solve problems related to construction, sequencing and staffing, as well as exercise tact and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Detailed understanding of all aspects of construction: technology, equipment, materials, bid management, claims management, and safety.
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