PROJECT MANAGER

ABOUT DEVRON

Devron was founded with the purpose of making a positive difference in our industry and on the development of our city. This starts with a passion to build homes and spaces that enhance each of the unique neighbourhoods we build in. We invest significant time, energy, and resources to create excellent buildings that will be high-performing and comfortable homes for many generations. We are not afraid to look at things differently and to go against industry norms. Doing this is not easy, but we are an entrepreneurial-minded and close-knit team, aligned on this purpose, and we find working towards this cause highly fulfilling. If this purpose and the challenge that comes with it sounds exciting to you, please read further.

Highlights of projects:

5 active projects under development, ranging from 9 storey mid-rises to 40 storey towers.
1,300+ homes under development, with a value of $1.4B+
Many project awards, including ‘Best Mid-Rise Building Design’, ‘Best Suite Design’, ‘People’s Choice Project of the Year High Rise’ from BILD and OHBA.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

Our culture and who we are as a company is the group of people whom we have carefully and thoughtfully brought together. We have been very disciplined in our approach in building this team; before assessing capabilities, anyone joining our team must first and foremost be great human beings who care about their team and others they impact. There is no place for egos at Devron. As result our culture is one of entrepreneurial spirited people working passionately towards a collective purpose. We have worked very hard as a team to build and protect this culture, and we believe this amazing group of people is our biggest competitive advantage.

Our core purpose is: “To positively impact people’s lives and experiences through the creation of spaces”

Our core values are:

Act with Empathy
Do The Right Thing
Challenge Convention
Act with a Sense of Ownership
Ask Why
Practice Radical Candor

Highlight of some of the benefits we provide:

Unlimited vacation policy
Full group benefits, 100% covered

Devron’s incredible culture was validated and quantified by Great Place Canada with scores of 90% or higher in all key dimensions; Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride and Camaraderie. Also, 100% of employees declared Devron a great place to work. Resulting in Devron becoming Great Place to Work Certified and included on the 2023 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Real Estate and Property Development.

POSITION SUMMARY

Devron is seeking a Project Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Project Managerplays a critical role in bringing the design of a project to reality by managing all aspects of construction and coordinating with the Sales & Marketing, Development, and Customer Care teams.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the construction process, supporting and reporting to the Director of Construction, and providing mentorship to the Assistant Project Manager. You will be empowered and encouraged to go above and beyond, and to ensure that the highest standards of building performance are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and challenge consultants and oversee the coordination of all design stages
Review consultant scopes of work and provide feedback to the development team
Lead and manage relationships with trade contractors
Price out potential homeowner upgrades and understand the risk and schedule impact for the team to assess and make decisions on upgrade offerings
Create a detailed schedule using Microsoft Project and update it weekly
Create a detailed budget based on historical data, cost consultant budget, and trade contractor input
Seek VE opportunities and present them to the team
Manage all city construction permits from demo to full building permit
Create a detailed GC/Div. 1 budget/monthly projection
Prepare monthly and weekly progress reports
Review and approve progress payments and invoices
Identify potential risks and methods to manage them
Lead the procurement process
Manage, monitor, and present GC cost projections and update the projections monthly
Assist the Site Superintendent with site management
Manage all City and Tarion occupancy dates
Create plans with the help of the Site Superintendent and contractors to get back on schedule if needed
Create site logistics plans with assistance from the Site Superintendent
Audit site safety documents to ensure compliance
Manage trade and consultant extras and credits
Manage and mentor the Project Management team
Manage and challenge the Site Superintendent
Challenge other departments (Development, Sales & Marketing, Customer Care, etc.) while remaining empathetic to their views and motives
Keep all parties informed of potential issues/opportunities and safety incidents
Responsible for performance of the PM team; mentoring, motivating, creating PIP when needed, and flagging issues and acting upon them

QUALIFICATIONS

5-7 years experience in the real estate construction industry, with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Project Manager on high-rise residential construction projects
A university or college degree in a related field of engineering, construction management, or architecture
Organizational and planning skills; ability to manage high volumes of detail
Ability to approach all situations with empathy and understanding, and a commitment to conflict resolution
Experience and comfortability using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Excel
Energized by our mission of making a positive difference in our industry and in the development of our city
High emotional intelligence
Team-first mindset
Excellent communication skills
Takes accountability for and pride in their work
Works to continually improve themselves and their team

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devron Developments is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to offer accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process for those who may require it.

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