Construction Manager

Taylor Ryan Executive Search has partnered with VanProp Investments Ltd for a seasoned Project Manager. Vanprop Investments is a privately-owned real estate development company based in Richmond BC. Vanprop is currently undertaking the redevelopment of Lansdowne Mall in Richmond into a vibrant transit-oriented mixed-use masterplan. Lansdowne will meet Richmond’s challenge to create homes, jobs, shopping, parks and other amenities – a vibrant and complete community. Lansdowne Mall sits on 50 acres and will see the development of 4.5 million sq.ft. of new floor space area including over 700,000 sq.ft. of new retail and office space and 3.8 million sq.ft. of residential floor area. Lansdowne is guided by the defining principles of building Community, Economic Vitality, Livability, Connectivity and Sustainability, all in a way that leverages the best Design principles and introduces unique and transformative Architecture. The position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of project delivery with a primary focus on pre-construction and specific project execution oversight for a variety of commercial and multi-residential projects. The position will also provide oversight and support on major landlord’s work for the commercial properties reporting into the CEO. The candidate must have previous experience working for a general contractor or developer for multi-family and high rise projects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Managing the overall construction process for a select number of the Company’s projects Overseeing and contributing to the tender/procurement process for related projects Leading the maintenance of project and contract documents and reviewing them for completeness, accuracy and quality Managing and maintaining relationships with general contractors, construction managers, consultants, and subtrades Creating and maintaining construction budgets from design development through to final working drawings Participating in cross departmental coordination on behalf of the construction team (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Development and Property Management/Leasing) Leading consultant and project meetings from the design development stages through to working drawings, providing input on constructability and value engineering Developing and maintaining construction project schedules with the use of software tools Auditing project schedules during construction to ensure projects remain on target Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and cost overruns Reviewing and managing project change orders and design changes during construction Staying current regarding industry trends and best practices, implementing innovation techniques and processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost of construction Providing construction cashflow assessments for all related projects where necessary Leading the coordination and execution of all on-site and off-site utilities work with relevant consultants, third party utility companies and municipality Overseeing necessary municipal permit applications as they relate to construction and support the development permit process as needed Managing, reviewing and approving monthly invoicing as it relates to construction managers, general contracts, and subtrades Delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively to direct report team members, empowering them to take ownership of project success and their work QUALIFICATIONS Academic, technical, and professional competence Post-secondary education in Building Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or similar field Proficiency in MS Project, Blue Beam and other construction related software is an asset; Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Work Experience and Job Skills A demonstrated track record with 8+ years’ in a related role Experience as a Project Coordinator, Estimator, Project Manager, or in a construction related field with expertise in pre-construction Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to develop positive relationships with a network of key stakeholders including contractors, consultants, engineers and subtrades, to achieve business objectives Superior project management skills - able to prioritize, plan and organize effectively