Job Description

Who we are:

Design Build Solutions Limited

, has been specializing in building lifestyle apartments for seniors, all-inclusive living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care residences for over 25 years. We are a leader in creating aging in place communities for active older adults and have made our mark in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and New Brunswick. With strong industry partnerships and two affiliated manufacturing facilities producing pre-fabricated wall panels and custom millwork packages, our group controls the entire construction process from concept to completion.

As our name suggests, we focus on design-build, and, more specifically, we design while we are building. This unique approach to construction provides unlimited opportunities to experience, in real time, how design, project management, and operations teams can successfully work together to deliver a fully constructed building to the client that exceeds high standards of quality and safety. Our goal is to keep the experience of the resident in mind from conceptual design to facility opening, and this requires exceptional coordination, communication, and planning to ensure we've got it just right.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, this position is responsible for collecting, verifying and reporting project costs to the management team to allow for accurate and timely decision making. While primarily office-based, the successful candidate will have worked on large-scale residential construction projects and be comfortable attending to construction worksites as a regular part of the role.

What you will do:

Attend construction sites to confirm project progress, including verification of receipts of materials, signoff of work completed by trade partners, and inventory levels. Review costs coded to the project to assess for reasonability and work with the Manager of Project Accounting to make changes as necessary. Work closely with the Contracts Administrator to verify progress billing claims are accurate and coded to the proper areas of the budget. Review budget to actuals reports with Project Managers to identify changes necessary prior to project forecasting. Prepare project status worksheets and reports for review and analysis by the management team.

Your experience & abilities

Education in accounting or construction management with a focus on project costing analysis. Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, and construction cycle sequencing, best practices, and expected outcomes. Proficient in financial, project management and general software, including the Microsoft Office Suite, SAGE, AutoDesk, DropBox, etc.

What we offer:

In addition to exciting, progressive, and meaningful work, we can guarantee the following:

Competitive compensation Extended benefits program Employer matched retirement savings options Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee recognition program Employee perks discount program Training and development programs Opportunities for career growth Opportunities to be part of sector innovation Unlimited storytelling and friendships
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person