Location
Cambridge, ON | Canada
Job description
Slotegraaf Construction is a full-service, award-winning custom homebuilder and renovations company, passionate about quality homes and accountability to our customers. Our vision is to build our clients a home they love. We accomplish this by joining our people together to provide a client experience characterized by personalized design, experienced planning, high quality products and skilled craftmanship.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to work with a variety of stakeholders to plan, schedule, organize, and execute construction projects. You will work in a fast-paced environment with experienced and passionate team members who value integrity, excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Come alongside the salesperson at the appropriate time in the sales process and continue the client relationship with timely response to inquiries. Responsibilities will vary based on point of client transition.
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with clients. Become familiar with the client’s vision/needs for the project and advocate for them throughout the course of pre-construction and construction.
- Facilitate regular client meetings acting as the primary point of contact for the client. Uncover and address client concerns in a timely manner.
- Frequent and timely communication with clients, subtrades, design team and other team members.
- Provide finance with details for contract preparation and completion.
- Establish and manage Design schedule and deliverables.
- Develop pre-construction schedule and present to clients and design team. Verify viable timelines for the start of construction and notify the Manager of Pre-Construction of any potential delays.
- Determine what factors affect planning design elements, such as, budget, architectural preferences, purpose, permit, zoning etc.
- Coordinate detailed design concepts with Architect/Interior Designer that reflect the client’s goals and are within the Client’s approved project budget.
- Coordinate the production of a full set of detailed and supplementary drawings and ensure their accuracy.
- Coordinate the 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
- Create comprehensive selection schedule.
- Ensure all required selections done in accordance with Selections schedule.
- Confirm allowances when applicable
- Determine the full scope of the project requirements and provide accurate information for the estimating process and completion of the construction quote.
- Produce thorough construction quote in a timely manner before construction. Work alongside finance department to ensure the accuracy of the quote.
- Produce construction schedule for the construction team to execute.
- Receives requests to obtain quotes and change orders.
- Assist with material coordination and identify lead times for materials and services.
- Initiate Pos and subtrade work orders far enough in advance of construction to prevent negative scheduling impacts.
- Identify and coordinate materials and equipment for site staff and trades.
- Monitor project changes and provide cost estimate of contract changes along with written description to necessary departments.
- Budget management throughout the course of construction.
- Ensure materials are ordered and delivery arranged as per the construction schedule.
- Visit project sites to confirm quality workmanship and that the client vision is being achieved.
- Oversee client invoicing and ensure holdbacks are received.
Requirements
- Passion for high-end residential construction
- Post Secondary Degree in Architecture, Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Project Management
- 5 years of experience in project management in residential construction and/or 5 years of experience in architectural design
- Experience in architectural design would be considered an asset
- Able to read and understand blueprints and drawings
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
- Proficient in budget management, scheduling, negotiation, and cost control
- Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
- Ability to effectively manage projects with a standard of excellence and drive to completion within deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Must be punctual and reliable
We offer full-time employment, competitive salary and benefits, and an opportunity to build and/or renovate beautiful custom homes.
Please apply with your resume and cover letter including wage expectations.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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