Construction Project Manager
Job Category: building & real estate / bâtiments et immobilisation
Job Type: full-time / à temps complet
Applicant Deadline: 2010-03-12 00:00:00
Location: City of Ottawa

Construction Project Manager
REPORTS TO: Development Coordinator
SUMMARY
The Construction Project Manager assists the Development Coordinator to manage new construction projects, major renewal of existing properties, and performs other duties as required.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Liaise with the Development Coordinator to provide input on construction materials, methods, and design for new construction projects, as well as contractor selection.
- Review and evaluate bid documents and make recommendations on award.
- Create and maintain bid/award files and schedules.
- Prepare construction and/or renovation schedules.
- Monitor budget and schedule for compliance.
- Prepare construction cost estimates.
- Provide cash flow projections and purchase order requirements to ensure optimal use of cash resources.
- Provide timely analysis of construction project expenditures to assist with the submission of request for construction advances.
- Undertake construction contract administration.
- Act as liaison between contractors and consultants.
- Negotiate with contractors as required.
- Evaluate and recommend requests for changes to contract during construction.
- Issue sub-trade tenders if needed for post-construction program.
- Evaluate, track & process change orders received from the consultant.
- Administrate, coordinate and supervise work on site, as required.
- Provide periodic site inspection for work in progress and issue reports.
- Provide regular project status reports to Development Coordinator.
- Issue/review construction meeting minutes and follow up.
- Execute deficiency inspections as the Owner’s representative.
- Assist with warranty issues.
- Maintain archive for construction document control.
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE@
- Architectural or engineering diploma or equivalent field experience.
- Minimum ten years experience in project planning, budget preparation, cost control, negotiation, scheduling, contract administration, site review, tenant/trade coordination, estimating, scheduling and project team management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and working vehicle is required
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SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
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Vacation Allowance
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earned at 1.25 days/month (15 days per year)
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Sick Leave
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earned at 1.25 days/month (15 days per year)
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Other leave with pay (birthday, jury duty, bereavement)
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eligible
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Long term disability/drug plan
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negotiated at time of employment
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Supplementary Med. Plan (dental /eyewear)
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eligible after one year of continuous employment
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EAP- Employee Assistance Plan
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eligible after initial probation or 6 months
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OMERS Pension
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eligible after 2 years of continuous employment
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For more information, visit www.ccochousing.org
Please forward your resume to hiring@ccochousing.org before March 12.