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WHO WE ARE

Govan Brown is a national construction firm headquartered in Toronto.
Our expertise is in commercial interiors and core & shell construction.
Since 1994, we've demonstrated excellence through our commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation.
We provide an environment that engages our people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which we work.
Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Canada's Top 40 Contractors.

COOL PERKS WE OFFER

  • Summer hours:
    Get a head start on your weekends from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving
  • Fun Team and Volunteer Events:
    Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community.
  • Service and Referral Rewards:
    We appreciate our employees' commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards, (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!)
  • Green space:
    Enjoy the fresh air and amazing view from our outdoor space, patio and BBQ facilities.
  • Professional Development & training:
    Expand your knowledge through various internal training programs and support of your professional certification goals.
  • Health & Dental benefits:
    Such as prescription drug coverage, medical services, dental and vision as well as a Health Spending Account of $750 (minimum) to use as you like to top up our benefit programs.
  • Wellness & Life Balance:
    Through our Employee Assistance Program we offer wellness tools for employees and their families, as well as a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation.
  • Investing in your future:
    We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • Safety:
    We prioritize safety at GB, with daily safety activities woven into our operations and safety programming throughout the year.
    We also offer a $400 Boot Allowance every two years to ensure employees have access to CSA approved safety boots.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

We are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Vancouver team.
As PM, you will directly manage commercial interior construction projects, ensuring corporate goals for safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage projects to ensure they meet corporate goals for safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability
  • Maintain regular communication with Project team, Site Manager(s), Clients, designers, trades, architects and all other stakeholders for each project to ensure effective coordination of construction activities
  • Monitor legal, contractual, and financial aspects of construction projects and develop and implement actions to mitigate potential risks and challenges
  • Perform project estimating; including subcontractor solicitation, through to subcontract buyout and contracting
  • Oversee construction tenders and negotiations
  • Create, monitor and report on project schedules and costs, margins and profitability.
    Prepare and review all construction cost reports and forecasts looking for early warning signs of potential risk and developing effective plans to overcome/mitigate
  • Build and lead a strong project team that delivers profitable projects.
    Provide effective direction, coaching and support.
    Directly supervise Project Management Assistants, Administrators and Site team members.
    Communicate the project plan including objectives and responsibilities to the project team
  • Develop long lasting client relationships by managing client expectations, ensuring construction activities are aligned with customer requirements and identifying opportunities for repeat business
  • Utilize our PM software system to set-up the project, enter budget estimates and RFQs, maintain timesheets etc.
  • Manage all project documentation including; permits and site notifications, pricing / approvals of RFQ's, POs
  • Arrange for final City inspections, Building Occupancy permit and Notice of Substantial performance ads
  • Manage project accounting, billings and receivables, including; project billings and signoff, subcontractor payment certificates, service/work order billings and client invoices
  • Lead and minute project meetings
  • Track project execution lessons learned and share with the team for continuous improvement
  • Participate in business development activities.
    Drive the growth of our business by establishing and/or maintaining solid, long-term relationships with existing and potential clients, designers and architects as well as identifying new business opportunities and positioning Govan Brown as a construction manager of choice in the market
  • Keep abreast of competitive developments, commercial real estate activity and marketplace trends in the industry

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience in the commercial interior construction field and base building
  • Experience working on Government projects is an asset
  • Reliability or Secret security clearance is an asset
  • Experience with lump sum and construction management contracts
  • A proven leader that motivates their team and serves as a role model and mentor
  • Demonstrated success building and maintaining long term client, consultant, supplier and sub-contractor relationships
  • Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process and sequence
  • Strong financial knowledge and understanding of construction costs
  • Knowledge of the local and national construction market including costs of labour & resources
  • The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
  • Ability to recognize, prioritize and mitigate project risks
  • Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, with strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
  • Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software

YOUR COMPENSATION

  • $110,000 - $130,000 annually.

YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

  • Primary work location is 900 West Hastings Street, Vancouver with potential for work-related travel.
  • Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.
  • On-site and in-office.
    This is not a hybrid or remote role.

Govan Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest.
Please note that we will only be contacting the candidates under consideration.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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