Govan Brown & Associates - Project Manager - Traveling

Govan Brown and Associates
CA - British Columbia - vancouver
January 15, 2025

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.

Get a head start on your weekends from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving
Enjoy the opportunity to socialize with team members at events and volunteer activities within the community.
We appreciate our employees' commitment to our success and growth through various creative rewards, (including a personalized bobblehead for a key milestone!)
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.
We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 5% match and an Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
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.

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
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
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

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
~ Demonstrated success building and maintaining long term client, consultant, supplier and sub-contractor relationships
~ Knowledge of the local and national construction market including costs of labour & resources
~ Ability to recognize, prioritize and mitigate project risks
~ Tech savvy in Microsoft Office suite and project management software

Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons.
On-site and in-office.

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

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