Job Description

Do you want to watch your community change, or do you want to be the one to shape it?

Because we're hoping you're here for the latter. Join Aryze as a Project Manager.

Why Aryze?

Building communities is about more than simply building homes. That's why we foster a strong vision for what a city can be--and act on it.

Recognized nationally for our innovative approach to development, Aryze is a dedicated team of home builders, urban planners and urbanists, all deeply committed to increasing the quality of communities across Greater Victoria and beyond. This approach has resulted in award-winning projects like: Pearl Block--missing middle townhomes on a challenging triangular lot; Rotunda--architecturally-significant condos in a neighbourhood with room to grow; and Tiny Homes--transitional housing units built from repurposed shipping containers for some of our community's most vulnerable.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, join our growing team. Together, we're city-building for the better.

Who are we?

We are a local Victoria-based group of next-generation leaders trying to build homes, but really, we like to think of ourselves as entrepreneurs with an underlying goal of building better communities. What began with building a swim dock and a floating tree in the Gorge Waterway (and engaging in a political conversation or two) has grown into a mission: to demystify and disrupt the real estate industry by making room for more housing in Victoria neighbourhoods with room to grow.We believe that every neighbourhood should have diverse housing types and tenures for all incomes and demographics. A densified, compact, walkable lifestyle is critical to solving our climate and housing crisis; all while creating more livable and healthier communities.

While we bring a number of innovative infill development projects to market, Aryze's earliest roots are in quality and unique construction. Our focus to build with the highest standards of craft, design and efficiency has distinguished our homes from others on the block.

Who are you?

You are a leader that isn't afraid to delegate. You look for new and innovative ways to problem solve. You are the ultimate planner and coordinator and are an excellent communicator. You have a serious passion for construction and people. You believe in integrity and honesty, and understand that the "how" is as important as the "what". Most of all, you want to do it in a place where you're more than an employee number; a place you love working.

Still here? Good. Because if this resonates with you, we'd love to hear about it in your cover letter.

Aryze is growing and looking for an experienced project manager to manage large multi-family projects. The project manager provides effective management of our custom projects to ensure the execution of field operations to meet or exceed our clients' expectations of quality, safety and delivery. The ideal candidate has a focus on project management, technical or business-related curriculum, with at least 5 years experience in a construction environment.

Overview

Project managers provide effective management of projects to ensure the execution of field operations to meet or exceed our client's expectations of quality, safety and delivery. All functions and responsibilities are performed in accordance with Aryze's values and beliefs.

Responsibilities

Plans the construction project and prepares a construction schedule and budget in conjunction with the site supervisor; collects and negotiates subcontractor quotes Works with the site supervisor to get the project completed on time and within budget In depth understanding of contract drawings and specifications and ensures the construction scope is built in accordance with the latest set of documents Identifies scope changes, if any, between "issued for construction" drawings and "tender" package drawings Processes contemplated changes received from the architect or client by soliciting subcontractor pricing, ensuring scope is complete, and pricing reasonable prior to submission to the payment certifier. Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with the Owners, architects, sub-trades, and clients to develop relationships and ensure repeat business Ensures all logs (eg, change orders, request of information, site supervisor log, lessons learned, etc) are kept up to date Submits accurate progress billings/invoices on a timely basis to the client and ensures these reflect all work completed on site to date Execute on a monthly basis all project invoices per the needs of the accounting team. Must have a thorough understanding of the Holdback process and be able to execute per the Builders Lien Act. Monitors, in conjunction with the site supervisor, labour and material costs to ensure the budget is not compromised; escalates any discrepancies as soon as possible to the site supervisor (first), and Director of Construction (second) as necessary, with client sign-off when required. Reads, interprets, analyzes, and forecasts project's costs to ensure a positive cash flow Conducts project meetings with key members as required (ie,Consultant team, City officials, Development, etc) and prepares meeting minutes for distribution to all attendees Supports the site supervisor in managing the subcontractors to effectively deal with problems such as delivery, labour, schedule, and payment disputes Maintains a good working knowledge of trade unions (ie their agreements, and stipulations), WCB, and other ruling bodies/influencing parties (ie, municipalities, building code, hazmat standards, archeological processes, etc) that may have an impact on a project Prepares project manager reports as required (Monthly) Ensures construction project files and documents are prepared, shared, logged and most importantly, being built from, with a high level of accuracy and within required timeframes Identifies long-lead material orders to ensure orders are placed in a timely manner Provides document turnover at completion of project (ie, project close-out documentation, including as-built drawings, manuals, kyes, warranties, building permits etc) Ensures at project close-out: all lessons learned have been documented and communicated to the entire project management team, particularly those around better building practices (BBPs) and project schedule; any relevant updates to templates (eg, schedule and budget) have been completed; the core contact list is updated, including ratings, new trade additions, etc Performs other duties as requested and required

Skills

Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance, including executing employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities Strong crisis and/or conflict resolution and risk management Ability to nurture the Aryze culture on your project team while maintaining perspective towards Aryze as a whole Effective decision-making skills Strong organizational skills with proven efficiency to handle multiple projects at one time Superior communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change Strong attention to detail Ability to work within a team environment Proficient computer skills in G Suite

Qualifications

Construction Environment:

6-8 years related experience in a construction environment

Education:

University or College Degree in project management, technical, or business-related curriculum a plus but not required; class 5 driver's license is a must

Education

Aryze supports career development and growth and will cover the cost of job-specific training, up to $1500 per year for approved programs. Additional funding will be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Salary

Project Manager: $85,000 - $120,000

Will consider a Senior Project Manager role, based on experience; benefits and bonus program offered after probation period.

Total Rewards Package

We're committed to supporting our team with a thoughtful and progressive total rewards program that reflects our values as an organization. This package is a comprehensive set of benefits and incentives designed to support your overall well-being, recognize your contributions and help you thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

Annual performance-based incentive bonus 3 weeks of vacation, which increases with tenure A comprehensive extended health and dental plan including long-term disability insurance, life & critical illness coverage and health & wellness spending account Discounted fitness & gym membership to support a healthy and active lifestyle Centrally located office in Victoria with upper harbour ocean views and a delightful supply of snacks to keep the energy high Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangements that promote work-life balance Funding for ongoing professional development Exclusively designed Aryze merchandise Regular team events to keep the connections strong Secure bike storage to encourage eco-friendly commuting

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment that embraces equity and promotes equal opportunities for all candidates. At Aryze, we recognize the value that people from different backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives bring to our team, specifically when working within the realm of city-building. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, success--and fundamentally--better cities for all citizens.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Commuter benefits Company events Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Application question(s):

How many multi-family residential projects have you completed as a PM? Where are you actively located? Are you a permanent resident of Canada?
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

Multi-family construction: 5 years (preferred) Project Management: 5 years (preferred) Trade Coordination: 5 years (preferred) Consultant Coordination: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person