Job Description

At Jackman, we help build the places where real life happens and we have fun in the process. We're a community of builders envisioning and building better communities.

We look forward to growing with you.

Project Manager

The ideal candidate will harbour a passion for designing, pricing, planning & managing residential, multi-residential, light commercial, renovation/construction projects. The Project Manager's job is to oversee each project from conception to the finished structure, acting as the central node in the project network of Clients, Consultants, Architects, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Inspectors and Authorities. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will be self motivated and capable of working independently in an organized manner, ready to facilitate review of their ongoing work.

Duties include but not limited to the following services we offer our clients:

Pre-Design Phase

Meet with clients to understand their project needs and provide advice on functionality, budget, schedule, and general building types.

Prepare a Class D Construction Cost Estimate.

Advise the clientif it appears that the cost estimate may exceed theirbudget and make recommendations for corrective action.

Prepare preliminary construction schedule for client review.

Early Design Phase

Provide advice on site use and possible improvements, selection of materials, assembly systems, equipment and provide recommendations on construction feasibility, availability of materials and labour, time requirements for installation and construction, and factors related to alternative designs and possible economies.

Prepare a Class C Construction Cost Estimate at the end of the Early Design Phase.

Advise the Owner if it appears that the cost estimate may exceed the budget and make recommendation for corrective action.

Prepare, in consultation with the client, a preliminary projectschedule for the client's review; such schedule shall take into consideration the sequence andtiming of the required basic program decisions, including anticipated design time, approval period,preparation of documentation, bid calls and subsequent evaluations, trade contract awards, on-siteconstruction activities, and the anticipated date of completion.

Assist in providing liaison and coordination among government authorities, utility companies, and other authorities having jurisdiction over the place of the work.

Detailed Design Phase

Provide updates as necessary regarding the availability of materials and labour, building systems, and possible economies.

Make recommendations to the client regarding the scope of work packages and work to be performed by own forces to help facilitate the subsequent bidding and awarding of subcontractor and supplier contracts.

Review the drawings and, at the end of the Detailed Design Phase, make recommendations to the client and the consultants to constructability and coordination among the subcontractors.

Prepare a Class B Construction Cost Estimate at the end of the Detailed Design Phase.

Advise the client if it appears that the Construction Cost Estimate may exceed the budget and make recommendations for corrective action.

Establish a cost control program and prepare a cash flow forecast for the project.

Review and update the projectschedule with appropriate details.

Advise the client if it appears that the project schedule may vary from the previous revision and make recommendations for corrective action.

Make recommendations to the client on any equipment or materials which should be pre-ordered to meet the schedule.

Estimating Phase

Prepare a Class A Construction Cost Estimate at the end of the Design Phase.

Update the cash flow forecasts for the project.

Advise the client if it appears that the Construction Cost Estimate may exceed thebudget and make recommendations for corrective action.

Review and update theschedule with appropriate details.

Advise the client if it appears that the schedule may vary from the previous revision, and make recommendations for corrective action, including changes to projectscope, schedule or budget.

Make recommendations to the client regarding any equipment or materials which should be pre-ordered to meet the schedule.

Construction Phase

Review and update the schedule with appropriate details.

Review for completeness and coordinate all bid documents for the solicitation of competitive bids for scopes of workto be performed by subcontractors.

Update the cash flow forecasts for the project.

Prepare and update the progress billings in accordance with thebudget or otherwise agreed with the client.

Develop, implement and maintain a system of cost control and accounting of changes to the project scope, budget, and schedule.

Advise the client on the variances between actual cost and Construction Cost Estimate.

Provide reasonable assistance and information to permit recovery of all tax rebates where applicable.

Provide recommendations to the clientfor necessary changes to maintain thebudget and schedule.

Post-Construction Phase

Prepare final Construction Cost report.

Assist the clientin conducting post-construction occupancy review.

Coordinate all required inspections, reports, letters and other documentation to gain Municipal occupancy and close any permits.

Class A Construction Cost Estimate

The Class A Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost based on the completed Contract Documents. Class A Construction Cost Estimate is the final estimate before the bid or proposal call. Class A Construction Cost Estimate shall be presented in elemental format and include labour and material costs, allowance for all costs resulting from the Project schedule, all actual associated costs, including cash allowances, contingencies, allowances for design, escalation, marketconditions and anticipated amendment amounts as applicable.

Class B Construction Cost Estimate

The Class B Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost with a level of precision that is based on the degree of completion of the Contract Documents at the time of preparation of the estimate. The Class B Construction Cost Estimate is typically prepared when all site or installation investigations are completed and the design of the major systems and sub-systems of the Project (including outline specifications and preliminary drawings and models) are well underway. Class B Construction Cost Estimate shall be presented in elemental format and include labour and material costs, allowance for all costs resulting from the Project schedule, all actual associated costs, including cash allowances, contingencies, allowances for design, escalation, market conditions and anticipated amendment amounts as applicable.

Class C Construction Cost Estimate

The Class C Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost based on updated Owner requirements, general description of the Project, preliminary site information and existing conditions, and takes into consideration market conditions as well as basic implementation logistics. Class C Construction Cost Estimate shall include labour and material costs and the Owner's construction contingencies and allowances.

Class D Construction Cost Estimate

The Class D Construction Cost Estimate is an estimate of the Construction Cost based on the Owner's functional requirements to the degree known at the time. The Class D Construction Cost Estimate shall as a minimum be based on historical cost data for similar projects, suitably adjusted for such factors as inflation, location, risk, quality, size

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and time. All related factors affecting cost are considered to the extent possible. The Class D Construction Cost

Estimate provides the Owner an indication of the order of magnitude of the Construction Cost for a project completed within the estimated completion date and shall include labour and material costs and the Owner's construction contingencies and allowances.

Core Competencies

Diploma in full time Construction Engineering Management program or similar + 5 years experience managing residential / light commercial construction projects from start to end

OR 10+ years experience managing residential / light commercial construction projects from start to end

Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical drawings and identify discrepancies between them.

Advanced understanding of Excel, Word.

Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing and equipment.

Experience with BuilderTrend or like software

AutoCAD skills are an asset.

Must obtain WHMIS (annually) and Occupational Health and Safety training and well as 4 steps and any other applicable training prior to employment or during training once employed.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted, privately not on Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Experience:

project management: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road