Construction Project Manager-Custom Homes

January 27, 2021 Construction

Job Overview

Job title: Construction Project Manager-Custom Homes

Company: Mazenga Building Group

Job description: Mazenga Building Group Ltd. is a construction project management firm specializing in high-end custom homes. It was established to provide clients with an unmatched level of attention, care, and customized management style. Our team strives to streamline the construction management process to deliver exceptional client satisfaction.

Our Toronto Office is looking for an experienced Project Manager with experience in larger sized custom homes.

The Custom Home Project Manager takes ownership of projects by being responsible for the entire project delivery process and accountable for the implementation and realization of projects. As such, they will plan, organize, direct and manage all facets of construction projects and ensure they meet or exceed their pre-established cost, schedule and scope objectives.

Qualifications:

An engineering degree or technical diploma in Construction, Building, Civil or Architecture is desired
Excellent knowledge of construction, contract management
Top level expertise in project management, able to handle multiple projects at a time with shared pool of resources.
Knowledge of construction management software is required
Excellent knowledge of construction, contracts management and estimating
Excellent budgeting and scheduling skills
Ability to deal effectively with a heavy volume of projects
Ability to manage multiple project teams and ensure effectiveness of these teams
Strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of MS Project and G Suites
Ability to quickly build strong relationships and resolve complex issues and conflicts (with internal team, clients, and trades)
Experience managing and supervising staff with the ability to work as a leader, in a team environment
Exceptional time management and negotiating skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills
Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques
PMP designation is desired

Key Accountabilities for the Role:

Project planning- build/determine scope, oversee preparation of budgets, review schedule for construction projects and support and manage the tendering process.
Full project life cycle ownership: developing and managing a team of people and all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, risks and issues
Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members
Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
Project maintenance- supports schedule and financial control of projects.
Client and sub-contractor relations – acting as the point of contact for the client and filtering information down to appropriate team members; resolving disputes.
Leads project meetings
Trains and monitors staff, showing them methods to ensure they are competent and confident in their assigned role.
Other duties as assigned