Position: Construction Project Manager
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
Classification: Full-Time, Immediate Hire
Your Area of FocusAutoCanada has an exciting opportunity available within the Real Estate and Facilities Team as a Project Manager. As the Project Manager for Dealership Construction, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the planning, development, and execution of dealership, collision centre and other construction projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in construction project management, with a focus on dealership facilities.
What drives your day-to-day? - Plan, schedule, organize, direct, control, evaluate and manage construction projects from start to finish in a high-quality manner according to schedule, specifications and budget
- Meet with AutoCanada and OEM stakeholders to review and capture design and build requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to define project scope and objectives repare and submit construction project budget estimates and budget tracking to ensure project costs are within budget
- Assist with preparation of RFP packages for both contractors and consultants, and establish the Project Team
- Direct Project Team and review in detail, all progress and construction consultant drawings, project related materials, shop drawings, and project contracts to ensure OEM and AutoCanada compliance
- Plan and prepare comprehensive project plans and construction schedules, milestones, and monitor progress against established schedules with Project Team
- Scheduling, attending, documenting, and leading project meetings and attend site meetings as required
- Coordinate all construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements
- Conduct and document regular site visits to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure quality standards are met
- Collaborate with contractors and subcontractors to resolve construction-related challenges
- Coordination and maintenance of company facility standards
- Prepare and maintain project status reports and monthly reporting on any budget to actual cost variances and other financial indicators.
- Track, maintain, and manage any changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification and recording techniques, and provide regular updates
- Minimize exposures and risk by implementing and auditing quality assurance controls
- Administer business provisions of assigned contracts
- Assist / manage procurement and project integration of owner-supplied items (furniture, signage, equipment, security, IT)
- Coordinate with various AutoCanada departments on project execution
- Assist with the administration of contract documents including contract changes
- Enhance department and organization reputation by good governance, accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to your role and accomplishments
- Ensure compliance and quality standards are being met
What are the must-haves...- Minimum 4 years in the construction industry, specializing in Project Management
- Construction experience, particularly in a dealership environment strongly preferred
- Detailed understanding of construction drawings required;
- Post-Secondary education in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field preferred;
- Knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to excel within a team environment
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills (MS Suite office programs including Word, Excel, and Project)
- Ability to use Computer Aided Drafting (CADD) programs (AutoCad, Revit) an asset
- Work within head office, dealerships and remotely, travel required
The Perks.- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
- Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career
If you think you're a good fit to come along on our ride, apply now through our website at www.autocan.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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