Senior Project Manager, Retail Design &… at Omers · Toronto

Senior Project Manager, Retail Design & Construction (12-Month Contract) 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? Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story. At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager, Retail Design and Construction to join our team, reporting out of the Yorkdale Mall Management Office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Retail Design and Construction, you will be responsible for leading 1 indirect report, coordinating pre-feasibility, feasibility, pre-Development / Construction, Construction and post construction activity as well as management of projects and involved with both base building and tenant work components, installations, items and issues related to the Tenant Premises for both development (new and expansion) and/or existing center projects as assigned. 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 direct and indirect reports in a collaborative manner. Drafting, reading and interpreting schedule C’s and 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 retail unit Communicate Oxford’s brand and design strategy to clients, provide guidance and assistance in client’s design phase to better expedite the Landlord’s approval process. Continually looking for ways to expedite project schedules to achieve early open revenue 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 architect 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 have: 8+ years of experience, preferably relevant industry exposure (retail and/or commercial preferred) 3+ years of people leader experience. Proven ability to coach and mentor junior staff. 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; materials 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 direction 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 building 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 $103,000 to $130,000. 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.