Project Manager, Technical Services & Construction

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $6 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

The Project Manager, Technical Services & Construction is responsible for supporting our acquisition processes through the engagement of third party technical experts and on-site assessments. The role will support in the refinancing of properties by reviewing draft Baseline Property Condition Assessments (BPCAs) and Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and assigning repair work to our building operators. The role will also support the ongoing Capital Planning process by helping maintain Avenue’s Capital Planning Software, VFA.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Coordinate site visits with third party engineering firms for reports, such as roof, envelope, and parkade inspections.
• Conduct physical inspections of buildings under contract for purchase.
• Enter building system conditions into the Capital Planning Software (VFA).
• Develop scopes of work for construction projects and manage Request for Quote/Proposal process.
• Provide engineering and design support for complex, high cost or urgent projects.
• Execute all stages of project planning and execution as needed.
• Request proposals from third party firms after a new conditional offer, and award contracts for Building Condition Assessments (BCA) and Phase I ESA.
• Ensure reports are completed in a timely manner in advance of the purchase waiver date.
• Draft the initial Capital Plan for the new buildings under contract after site inspections.
• Review all draft BCA and Phase I ESA reports for deficiencies that may impact purchasing decisions.
• Conduct final review of capital plans compared against recommended upgrades in the BCA.
• Attend acquisition-related meetings as required.
• Perform post construction reviews, comparing property performance against investment analysis, providing feedback to VPs as needed.
  
  
  

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or certification from an accredited technical school is preferred.
• Eligible for registration with APEGA as an E.I.T. or P.Eng.
• Experience in a residential or commercial construction is considered an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify and clarify complex situations.
• Expertise in construction cost estimating.
• Advanced analytical skills with extensive experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with VFA and/or Yardi would be considered an asset.
• AutoCAD or TurboCAD experience is beneficial.
• Collaborative team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.
• We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.
  
  
  

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

#ALAM123