Manager, Construction Services

at  Kal Tire

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years’ project management experience.
• Significant property management experience.
• Experience in drafting.
• Minimum 5 years’ people management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to motivate high-performing teams
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and resources simultaneously and prioritize complex demands
• General knowledge of safety (WorkSafe) legislation and practices.
• Broad knowledge of residential, commercial and industrial construction terminology and methodology, understands in detail all aspects of Kal Tire’s design standards and specifications.
• Essential understanding of Kal Tire’s business operation and is sensitive to business interruptions and seasonal cycles, especially when renovating existing facilities.
• Proven track record of successfully completed projects from conception through completion.
• Advanced knowledge of project management and construction management principles and practices.
• Financial acumen with experience in estimating and budgeting.
• Complete understanding of Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical design and planning principles.
• Full understanding of contracts, construction law, and general procurement procedures.
• Identifies operational needs, develops and integrates related procedures.
• Decisive and confident in making decisions and recommendations regarding design, constructability, resource, and contract issues.
• Deep understanding of zoning bylaws, building codes, fire codes, and regulatory standards relevant to real estate development.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience dealing with technical consultants, contractors, suppliers, and government officials.
• Proven track record of providing technical guidance and/or supervision to architects, structural engineers, technical consultants, and independent building contractors.
• Comfortable performing site inspections.
• Skilled in workflow analysis and management.
• Ability to make complex operating, administrative, and procedural decisions.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports / recommendations.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Relevant technical education including a degree in either Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional education and training in Project Management.

Special Requirements

• Moderate physical activity, work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly.
• Valid driver’s license.

NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Construction related post-secondary education.
• Journeyman Trade Certification

Team Leadership

• Provides leadership and direction to the construction services team in the pursuit and completion of projects.
• Creates and maintains a work environment focused on collaboration and team cohesion.
• Plans and manages resources for all construction projects.
• Effectively plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the construction services team.
• Actively participates in the career development of the construction services team, ensuring training and development objectives.
• Supports Kal Tire’s Senior Leadership team’s initiatives and sets departmental goals for the Real Estate & Construction Team based on these initiatives.
• Resolves issues which have been elevated to management level.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with consultants, contractors, and across different internal teams and customer groups

Project Management

• Promotes Kal Tire’s Health & Safety objectives at all construction sites.
• Oversees the collection of information within the different company divisions in advance of determining the scope of work for each project. Construction projects can include the following types of work: site preparation, including land clearing and earth moving; sewage systems; landscaping and road construction; building construction, including excavation and laying of foundations and erection of the structural framework, floors, walls, and roofs; building renovations and additions; and building systems, including fire-protection, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, and heating.
• Reviews and recommends appropriate construction delivery systems and the most cost-effective plan and schedule for completing projects.
• Monitors the progress of all construction activities to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, design documents, quality standards, cost parameters, and schedule requirements.
• Oversees cost and time estimating procedures and systems.
• Manages project documents and records.
• Effectively manages risk at all construction projects.
• Manages construction projects directly, as necessary.

Facilities Management

• Supports the facilities management team as required.

Project Design

• Manages the design process to ensure all in-house and external designs meet Kal Tire’s requirements and standards.
• Oversees the full property due diligence process completed by the construction services team.
• Ensures appropriate approvals (internal and external) are received for all construction projects.
• Steers municipal approvals for all projects.