Project Manager
Come join one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers located in the Okanagan!
Mission Group provides team members with a competitive base salary as well as variable pay, annual merit pay increases, a flexible vacation plan, a comprehensive benefit plan, a matching RRSP plan, a general education & training program, and much more. In addition, team members can enjoy paid time off each month to volunteer for causes they care about!
Mission Group is seeking a Project Manager to manage a low to mid-rise wood-frame residential project in Kelowna, BC. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the construction of an ongoing project. This position reports to the Project Director. The ideal candidate has at least seven years of project management experience and shares our commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do:
- Manage residential mid-rise wood frame/hybrid construction projects
- Build and maintain master construction schedule with a clear critical path
- Control budget, schedule, and resource allocation
- Create and support strong team morale, professional development, and work ethic
- Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
- Act in a manner that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding project expectations
- Handle potential problems, work interferences, and schedule conflicts/setbacks
- Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes
- Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and staff
- Negotiate subcontracts and major purchases
- Oversee quality assurance and risk management
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
- Resolve design and construction challenges
- Create lasting and effective professional relationships
- Monitor and report progress to stakeholders
- Manage any environmental or local community issues that arise during a project
What you’ll bring:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in residential or mixed-use wood frame/hybrid construction
- Experience with concrete foundations including podium style parking garage/suspended slabs
- Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field
- Certificate in Project Management would be an asset
- Proficiency in computer skills and strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore, Timberline and other construction management software
- Experience with BIM is considered an asset
- Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
- Highly organized with superb time management skills
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities
What you’ll do:
- Manage day-to-day operations in the customer care department
- Maintain an exceptional level of customer service for homeowners that reflects the organization’s values and objectives
- Ensure customer service issues are responded to in a timely manner
- Monitor preventative maintenance on recently completed projects by strata’s
- 1-3-5 building envelope walk-throughs
- Manage overall quality control
- Manage the service and overall improvements of Mission Group rental properties
- Maintain an orderly workflow according to priorities, and interface positively with the construction teams for turnovers and deficiencies
- Maintain positive relationships with staff, customers and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate records and document all customer service activities and discussions
- Assist the VP of Construction with operational duties on and off site as required
What you’ll have:
- Diploma or certificate in Business, Construction or Project Management, or other relevant education
- Ten or more years of experience providing customer support in a construction related environment
- Hands-on construction experience and knowledge of all areas of building development, maintenance and repair
- Five or more years of experience supervising or managing a team in the role of Foreman, Superintendent, Contractor or Project Manager
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience with homeowner walk-throughs, deficiencies and service repairs
- Thorough understanding of safe work practices and current legislative requirements
- Advanced troubleshooting, multi-tasking skills and decision-making skills
- Working knowledge of computers and customer service software, databases and tools
- WHMIS and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
What we offer:
Mission Group provides team members with a competitive base salary as well as variable pay, annual merit pay increases, open vacation plan, comprehensive benefit plan, a matching RRSP plan, a general education & training program, and much more. In addition, team members can enjoy paid time off each month to volunteer for causes they care about!
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