Project Manager, Construction

Dream Industrial is looking for a Project Manager, Construction

Dream Industrial REIT owns more than 70M square feet of built assets across over 540 buildings in 8 countries with an active development pipeline. Within Canada, there is an additional 3.7M square feet in the planning and construction stages. We are currently seeking a Project Manager, Construction to join the team. This role will be responsible for the construction of multiple new development projects, offering an opportunity to learn and grow with one of Canada’s leading real estate companies.

Who are you?

We are seeking someone who has built multiple industrial buildings using various procurement approaches and can work closely with the internal and external design and development team to advise on constructability matters from the outset of the project. Experience negotiating contracts, resolving change orders and claims, and working effectively with municipal staff to avoid regulatory delays is essential. You should be able to anticipate construction scheduling and procurement lead times and communicate effectively about scope, schedule, and budget matters through reports.

What will you do?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role:

• Lead external construction partners to concurrently deliver multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Advise design teams on constructability matters from project inception.
• Prepare cost estimates, budget updates, and change order reports.
• Control project documentation and historical data related to construction matters.
• Manage tender evaluations and partake in contractor negotiations.
• Manage contractor relationships and handle contract disputes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with City staff to ensure project delivery alignment.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, including development, leasing, property management, and asset management.
• Lead the consultant team for developing permit and tender sets of design drawings for certain projects.
• Stay current with market trends, producing recommendations to improve the business.
• Manage cash flow and project-level budgets, acting as a liaison to the finance team.
• Stay updated on construction-related codes and legislation.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry peers.

What type of experience and skills do you have?

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in construction with a focus on the Industrial Sector.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate, or a technical field.
• Extensive experience with various procurement approaches, including design/build, stipulated price, and construction management contracts.
• Strong understanding of development and the municipal approvals process.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex project challenges simply.
• Experience in creating clear and concise project reports including narratives and detailed budget updates.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling software like MS Project.
• Proficiency in creating budgets and tracking costs in Excel.
• Understanding of BIM.
• Analytical and pragmatic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• French language proficiency and experience with projects in Quebec is beneficial.

Who are we?

Founded in 1994, Dream is one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with over $26 billion in assets across North America and Europe. Known for innovative projects that positively impact communities, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit, offering exciting work opportunities and an engaging work environment.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.