Project Manager, Office Design & Construction at Omers · Toronto

Project Manager, Office Design & Construction Location: Toronto, Ontario Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply. Why join us? Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us. Position Scope: Do you want to be part of an award-winning Construction & Design Team that prioritizes Culture, Growth, and Excellence? Are you a highly motivated, results-oriented individual who takes pride in your work? For us, these aren’t buzzwords – they’re The Oxford Way. At Oxford, we pride ourselves in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate, and valuing customers as genuine partners. As Project Manager in Oxford’s GTA Design and Construction portfolio, you will oversee commercial office projects from small renovations to full turn-key builds up to 50,000 sf. Additionally, you will be working in Oxford’s Retail Construction portfolio, consisting of retail units within Toronto’s PATH system, including coordinating new tenant buildouts and preparation of vacant suites for incoming tenancies. The Project Manager role will collaborate closely with the Construction Manager, Coordinator, and Operations and Property Management teams. You will be involved in project execution, communication & documentation, tenant coordination, drawing review and approval, start-up requirements, financial tracking, site monitoring, progress reporting, close-out documentation, and administration of tenant & landlord design and construction functions. Job Description As a member of this team, you will be responsible for: Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Strong team leadership skills and ability to manage indirect reports in a collaborative manner. Drafting, reading and interpreting applicable lease documents. Assisting in the negotiation process with Leasing by providing details on scope of work and estimated related costs to building of the unit Communicate Oxford’s brand and design strategy to clients, provide guidance and assistance in client’s design phase to better expedite the  approval process. Continually looking for ways to expedite projects Prepare project documentation, establish and define deliverables and prepare client drawing submissions /reviews schedule. Reviewing Landlord obligations/lease agreements and/or project objective Contribute/distribute design and construction reports (as required) Budget creation, analysis/recommendations Sourcing and hiring consultants applicable for projects and communicating requirements i.e. existing site reviews/specifics, outline scope of work, budget and timeline Partnering with the Operations/Property teams and their consultants ensuring that projects align with the properties criteria and standards. Reviewing/commenting and approving all Tenant and Landlord work drawings and specifications, amend/advise as required. Ability to provide feedback and options for fiscally challenged situations. Chairing/attending constructions site meetings, consultant coordination & leasing meetings Preparing of tender packages, reviewing, awarding and contractor orientation (building rules & regulations, H&S Policy) Evaluating tenders and proposals received from contractors, suppliers and consultants Monitoring construction activities, scheduling and budgets Negotiating contracts with contractors, architects and consultants; Administering contracts by monitoring the progress and cost of the projects on an ongoing basis to avoid schedule and cost over-runs, legal complications and/or claims; Interfacing with architects, designers and consultants to develop and ensure completeness of design, drawings and specifications, depending on project stream and stage of development Providing and evaluating alternative solutions for resolving site conditions as projects progress; Maintaining established rapport with City Officials, acting as main point of contact To succeed in this role you will: 5+ years of experience, preferably relevant industry exposure (retail and/or commercial preferred) Diploma, undergrad or graduate degree in Architecture and Design, Building Technology Mechanical & Electrical Systems, Retail Design and Construction, Construction Coordination/Management or Project Management and/or related work experience Demonstrated knowledge pertaining to construction methods and procedures and project management. Must have contract administration & knowledge of construction contracts, consultant request for proposals, and understands how to review and carry out a bid analysis and award of different types of contracts General working knowledge of the Building Code and Industry related technology Relationships & positive reputation with local industry professionals, such as General Contractors, Consultants & trades The ability to take directions from multiple people simultaneously, to multi-task, organize and prioritize. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Capable of working independently, self-motivated, and as a member of a team Ability to influence reason and develop strong relationship skills with both internal and external clients Demonstrate tact and diplomacy in problem solving/conflict resolution while being solution oriented and pro-active Flexibility with hours and ability to travel to multiple assets, when required (valid driver's license needed) Strong work ethic and a balanced approach to work and life Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to read and understand architectural/mechanical and electrical construction documents Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite.  General knowledge in AutoCAD an asset. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this position is $78,000 to 108,000. You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters. Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate. Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve. From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.