Project Manager

Job ID

175666

Posted

10-Jul-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Project Management

Location(s)

Calgary - Alberta - Canada

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to lead individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.

Position is responsible for, but not limited to, delivery of capital projects under TELUS Corporate Real Estate in TELUS office admin facilities. These projects will include office tenant fit-out or tenant improvement (TI) projects and general real estate related building renovation and new development type construction projects including new builds and building extensions. The project manger would be responsible for (MACs) moves, adds and changes as we work through TELUS’ future mode of operations and exit lease space and move into owned space.

Resource will support a portfolio of admin and network type projects in the region, so ability to multi-task, prioritize and successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously will be key. Acting as an “Owner’s Representative”, you will be responsible for achieving the highest of quality of customer service standards using the processes, technology and tools that are the hallmark of CBRE projects. CBRE PM’s exhibit CBRE’s RISE Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence) in all manners of their daily activity. Your client will be TELUS Communications Inc. - a diverse, highly branded organization with a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness as a cornerstone of their award-winning culture.

You will often liaise with the client as part of the process, and create a customized delivery solution, procuring the most suitable design and construction team, and managing the entire end to end process. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, you will be working in a dynamic team of project management professionals dedicated to the TELUS account.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.

• Manages multiple mid to large-sized complex projects with a typical value between of $50,000 to $2m.

• Manages all aspects of assigned projects using CBRE’s PMI-based software tool Kahua

• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.

• Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements.

• Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.

• Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients.

• Leads project delivery resources/team providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.

• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.

• Facilitates project meetings. Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements.

• Performs site visits as required for tendering and construction for review of the work and to resolve issues on site.

• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.

• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.

• Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.

• Reporting project status weekly to your client as required.

• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders.

• Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.

• Demonstrates ability to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

• Ensures health & safety and quality management requirements are met for projects delivered in the region.

• Performs close-out activities related to project records and financial aspects of the project.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years of related project management experience in a multi-discipline construction environment with demonstrated leadership of contractors, consultants and vendors

• You must be client facing and a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, and comfortable presenting to client and various stakeholders.

• Demonstrate strong financial acumen to closely manage all aspects of the project’s budgets, including budget development, manage budget refinement through Class D to A estimates, on-demand and monthly spend tracking and variance reporting

• Strong experience in the interpretation and administration of codes, legislative regulations, procurement policies and industry standards and laws relating to the delivery of construction projects.

• Good knowledge of real estate development (municipal approvals, site selection, etc), workplace strategy, project planning, estimating, scheduling, interior and base building construction techniques, restaurant equipment, leasing and contract administration preferred.

• Requires strong understanding of the Real Estate industry and how project management is key to the successful delivery of a project. Prior exposure to real estate leasing transactions, architectural or interior design processes, contracts and procurement, and the ability to read and comprehend design and construction drawings is an asset.

• Prior experience with development processes on major projects including permit applications, land acquisitions, rezoning would be considered is an asset

• Proficient computer skills in such areas as Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn software quickly for CBRE’s project management information system, Kahua.

• Valid Class ‘5’ B.C. driver’s license is mandatory and must be able to travel across the province as required to deliver projects.

• PMP certification strongly preferred and/or related certifications in architectural/engineering technology (e.g. P.Eng, B.Tech, etc)

• LEED accreditation is an asset.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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