Project Manager

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Company: Turner construction

Location: Burnaby, BC V3N 0A1

Description:

Division:
Canada - Vancouver

Project Location(s):
Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:
Bachelors Degree

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

ABOUT TURNER

The Turner Corporation, founded by Henry C. Turner in 1902, has been providing construction management and general contracting services for 121 years and is recognized as the largest general builder in North America. We have earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and the community in which we serve.

Our local team consists of 150 highly dedicated professionals, whose unique experience includes projects in various market sectors, including but not limited to commercial buildings and interiors, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and government. We are proud to have been awarded one of BC's 2023 Top 100 Employers, and to have representation on the 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction list.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. The annual base salary range for this position may be $99,000 - $145,000, depending on experience and fit.

Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefit program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Manage, evaluate and assess information necessary to construct a core construction project on time, within budget and to the quality specified by the contract documents. Responsible for building overall project "on paper".

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

Lead responsibility to:
  • Participate in preconstruction activities including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch
  • Participate and review Project Execution and Quality Control (QC) plans with Project Superintendent (PS).
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of Prime Contract and terms.
  • Finalize team roles and responsibilities and chair meeting with project team meeting to discuss.
  • Serve as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors, and other project staff and owner
    representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
  • Chair Owner Architect and Consultant (OAC) meetings.
  • Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure drawings and specifications accurately relate to estimate.
  • Manage Last Planner System (LPS) process, including preparing, facilitating, and coaching trades in each step.
  • Manage project budget including reviews of invoices, follow through on claim submittals.
  • Own completion and presentation of monthly forecasting and progress reporting to Operations Manager (OM).
  • Prepare and present Operations Review Meeting (ORM) documentation to OM.
  • Manage submittals and shop drawings, assess all for conformance to contract specifications and resolve conflicts in interpretation.
  • Log, manage, and resolve change orders identified on Constraint Log.
  • Conduct Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.
  • Communicate critical path and coordination risks that affect project schedule. Prepare and manage Long Lead Matrix.
  • Negotiate Change Orders. Manage information on changes in work; prepare independent analysis, as required; obtain and check estimates for changes from subcontractor; obtain approval of Architect and Owner, and resolving any conflicts.
  • Oversee closeout process. Manage Commissioning, occupancy, final handover, training, holdback, and financial closeout.
  • Support Building Living Injury Free Every Day (L.I.F.E.) practice on project.
  • Supervise Assistant Project Managers, Project and Construction Coordinators, Co-Op Students and provide input on performance appraisals.
  • Hold regular check-in meetings with direct reports.
  • Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades.
  • Develop reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, Change Order logs, and Quality Control.
  • Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings and submittal review
    meetings.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.


Opportunities
  • Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
  • Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
  • Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle,
or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and
frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels
both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work
sites and occasionally at office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 4.5 kg and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 23 kg.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The
noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious
places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is
usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and
applicable laws.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 99,000.00 - 145,000.00 annualized.

ABOUT YOU
  • Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
  • Construction or construction-related industries and organizations, preferred
  • Utilizes leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and lean
  • Understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills, demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills
  • Effective active listening skills and follow-up practices
  • Understand continuous improvement methods and tools
  • Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities, familiar with basic lean culture and concepts
  • Prioritize responsibilities for self and team
  • Project management skills
  • Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels and management
  • Work independently with little or no supervision, collaborate with others
  • Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process and technology enhancements
  • Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications


HOW TO APPLY
We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do. If you feel Turner is for you, here is how to apply:
  • Click 'Apply'
  • Be sure to include your cover letter and resume.
  • Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.

Thank you for your interest in Turner. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

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