• A fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the retirement community!
• Join a supportive team of driven, hardworking, and passionate individuals!
• Enjoy a highly competitive salary and a host of excellent Benefits & Perks!
• Great Company Culture!

You.
You are not looking for a job, You are looking to contribute to something greater. You thrive on the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. This is reflected in your commitment to connecting with people and delivering results. A true self-starter, you take pride and ownership in what you do. Most importantly, you’re a great team player!

Us.
What do you get when a team of experienced industry professionals combine their passion and decide it is time to raise the bar in the retirement living industry? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. At V!VA, we aren’t about grand statements or lofty ideals. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right mix of people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of customer service and performance in the retirement living sector. At V!VA, we put people first. We are looking for just the right person who shares V!VA’s mission – Making Today Great!

The Role.
Reporting to the Director of Construction and Design, the Project Manager, Construction will be a member of the Home Office Team and provide overall day-to-day management and oversight of various construction project activities for V!VA Retirement Communities. This is a management role with responsibility for the management and execution of both new build and renovation construction projects for V!VA Resident Communities.

The Project Manager, Construction will assist in the management and coordination in the construction of new build residences (communities) and/or renovation projects from concept to completion, aligned with approved budgets and reflect the key design elements of this Canadian business. As well, s/he will support V!VA’s Director Construction and other key Leadership Team Members to ensure that all design and construction project documentation meets V!VA’s design standards.

The Project Manager, Construction will act as the local champion and role model for the V!VA culture. S/he will provide leadership and initiative to ensure V!VA receives the best return on investment (ROI) for products and services from selected trades, consultants and other supplier partners that enable V!VA to build outstanding communities for its residents.

Key priorities for this role include:
• Construction:

• Act as a key partner to the Director Construction.
• Acting as a liaison, influences and supports V!VA’s design and construction strategy in a fast-moving, dynamic business environment by effectively managing relationships with suppliers, trades, consultants, internal stakeholders and owners.
• Ensure the organization receives the best value for money in terms of products and services it purchases in the design and construction of both new builds and renovation projects.
• Provides oversight, guidance and direction throughout each assigned project to ensure they are completed per approved design, budget, schedule, quality expectations and V!VA

• Construction Process Management:

• Works collaboratively with consultants, external and internal stakeholders to develop fully coordinated drawings and specification packages.
• This is for all aspects of the process, for site plan application through to building permit to as-built and close out documents
• Takes a lead role in regularly monitoring project progress and reporting project performance to the Director of Construction and other stakeholders as required.
• Assists Director of Construction, when required, to implement standard operating procedures and best practices across the corporate, and community residences.

Specific Responsibilities.

1) Business Partnership
• Develop a strong understanding of the business in order to contribute effectively.
• Build relationships within the senior management team and employees.
• Partner with the leadership team on all business issues.
• Assist with the development and implementation of V!VA design and construction standards.

2) Planning
• Work with the consulting team and internal V!VA stakeholders to plan the build process, develop project scope, schedule, budget and fully coordinated drawings, for both site plan and building permit, while ensuring coordination of both.
• Ensure drawings and specifications for compliance with V!VA standards and requirements.
• Work with Lighting Consultant and Electrical Engineer to finalize lighting package.
• Works with Interior Designer and Mechanical Engineer to finalize plumbing fixture package.
• Works with Hardware Consultant and Architect to finalize door and hardware schedules.
• Works with Low Voltage Consultant and Kitchen Equipment Consults to develop plans and specifications.
• Works with Voice and TV service providers to establish V!VA requirements, solicit contracts and coordinate infrastructure requirements with consulting team.
• Makes application for and obtains all building and occupancy permits.

3) Construction Management (Execution, Monitoring & Tracking)
• Oversees project drawing and specification database throughout the project to ensure that current information is posted.
• Ensures all aspects of contract administration i.e. RFI’s, CO’s, Submittals are tracked, logged and appropriately actioned.
• Facilitates and oversee equipment start-up and commissioning.
• Ensures that approved drawings and specifications are being followed on site and that V!VA standards are met. (Quality Control)

• Ensures project schedules are maintained and regularly supervises the construction program with regular on-site design and construction meetings to ensure contractual conditions of performance are met and report on their progress.
• Value engineer projects, both new build and renovations, as required including FF&E and construction solutions to ensure projects are delivered on or below budget.
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.
• Comparative analysis from building to building

Qualifications:

- Generalist who has demonstrated expertise in planning, resource, time, project and budget management in previous roles dealing       with the management of construction projects.
- 5-8 years’ experience in construction management. Has expert knowledge of building processes, products, construction details and   relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
- Degree/diploma in an appropriate discipline such as Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
- A proven background and understanding of the design & construction management function, with an understanding/perspective of   how to ensure that the construction project management system relates to and supports the business enterprise and mitigates   potential risks.
- Recognized as a energetic, self-starter ‘doer’ and ‘problem solver’-- someone who cultivates teamwork as a fundamental   organizational practice, and collaborates willingly across other internal functions to get the job done.
- Reputation of unassailable integrity and trust. Approachable, hands-on style, good sense of humor, good listener and capable of   providing honest, direct feedback with diplomacy and tact.
- Able to influence the actions of others throughout the force of his or her credibility and expertise rather than through position or   status.
- Extensive experience and proficient working with Microsoft Excel, Word and Project software.
- Fast-paced executive who thrives amidst change, managing competing priorities, demands and tasks, while projecting a calm,   confident, reassuring demeanor.
- Ability to plan and see the ‘big picture’.
- Possesses excellent verbal, written and communication skills.

V!VA Retirement Communities welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Successful Applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

V!VA Retirement works and operates in the vulnerable sector and the well-being of our community members and team members is important.  For this reason, V!VA Retirement Communities requires all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19. 

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with V!VA Retirement’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.