Summary of position
The Construction Project Manager provides leadership, technical expertise and direction to all aspects of a project life cycle and ensures each project meets accountability and quality expectations and is completed on time and on budget.  Reports to General Manager/Owner and Finance Manager and works closely with Operations Manager and Site Operations team. As a construction industry professional with minimum 3 years residential and/or commercial project management experience, the Project Manager has superior communication skills, a demonstrated ability to provide exceptional detail-oriented results and to work cohesively with others.
 
JOB STATUS:  Full Time, Permanent
SCHEDULE:  40 hours/week, Monday – Friday.  Extended hours and/or weekend work may be required at times to maintain project schedule
REMUNERATION: Competitive wage dependent on qualifications. Medical and Health benefits
LOCATION: Whistler
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Valid BC driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle.
 
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-construction phase

• Review plans & specifications to determine the scope of work with project resource requirements and timelines
• Meet with client and/or client representative, project consultants, as required
• Support the permitting process
• Tender contracts from trades & suppliers
•  Prepare Budgets
• Prepare Schedules
• Prepare quantity take-offs, as required
• Prepare construction agreement(s)

• Accountable for all aspects of Construction
• Accountable for all aspects of Budgeting, Progress Claims and Billing
• Work in collaboration with the Site Supervisor to ensure project schedule and goals are met and the quality of workmanship
• Maintain professional conduct with clients to ensure company commitment to excellence in our client relations
• Regularly update drawings
• Issue purchase orders
• Delegate project tasks to employees based on their individual skill sets and overall project goals
• Along with Site Supervisor lead construction team to work to expected standard; recognize poor performance and provide feedback for employee performance reviews. Follow company discipline protocols
• Coordinate all sub-trades according to project plan
• Inspection of project site, as required; ensure compliance with requirements of the construction contract
• Manage budget, submittals, RFIs & change orders
• Build and fortify relationships with all professionals, inspectors and subcontractors; chairs meetings, as required
• Manage labour budget; review and approve employee hours
• Coordinate and obtain occupancy and substantial completion certificates
• Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and organized on company server to easily prepare project close-out manuals and binders
• Communicate project progress and requirements and addresses any concerns
• Identify and respond to safety issues to ensure the safety of the workers.  Responsible for ensuring the project is adhering to health and safety standards and reports issues when they occur

• Archive all relevant project documentation
• Provide owners operation manual(s)
• Address any project concerns /deficiencies
• Ensure cost reporting is finalized and balanced
• Receive project certificates of completion and client sign off
• Conduct an internal debrief of the project including acknowledgements and suggestions for continuous improvement

• Committed to Coast’s core values of quality, accountability, commitment to clients, teamwork and safety
• Degree/Diploma in Construction or Engineering program plus a minimum of three years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Experienced in project execution: understand/interpret contract documents, ability to read drawings to define project specifications, ability to develop construction costing and project scheduling, ability to manage estimating and purchasing and monitor key performance indicators

• Experienced in managing residential and commercial projects up to $3 million
• Strong knowledge of current provincial & municipal building codes
• Demonstrated history of on-time and within-budget construction
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times and provide superior service to our client’s 
• Very strong verbal communication skills and excellent written communication skills
• Proven success at taking ownership for one’s responsibilities and delivering outcomes within the defined timeframe
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with Project management software (i.e. Procore, Corecon)