RioCan
Commercial Construction
ProjectManager,CommercialConstruction(18-MonthContract)
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“Project Manager, Commercial Construction (18-Month Contract) at RioCan. Skills: Construction project management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Stakeholder management. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Manage projects for Zoning Amendments”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure projects stay on time; Ensure projects stay on budget
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Risk analysis; Risk mitigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of experience in Construction, Blueprint reading, Building codes, Municipal requirements, Fire code, Construction technology methods, Industry practices, Estimating, Budgeting, Scheduling, General safety, Budget forecasting, Creating spreadsheets, Troubleshooting, Project planning, Interpreting legal documents, Accounting, Interpreting specs and standards, AutoCad, Blubeam, PowerBI, Lease analysis, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Acrobat Professional
Nice to Have
Experience with Yardi ERP system
What You'll Do.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Manage projects for Zoning Amendments
Manage projects for Site Plan Approval
Manage projects for Variances
Maintain knowledge of Municipal processes
Direct Tenants and Partners regarding Municipal processes
Manage direct reports
Prepare accurate reports
Assist with risk analysis
Assist with risk mitigation
Research innovative construction ways
Prepare construction budgets
Prepare construction scheduling
Support project creation
Oversee tendering processes
Provide tender analysis
Manage multiple projects
Ensure disruption to operations is limited
Ensure projects stay on time
Ensure projects stay on budget
Perform contract administration
Review approval of budget revisions
Support Property Management group
Ensure Landlord requirements are met
Ensure municipal requirements are met
Provide Tenant approval to begin construction
Participate in internal initiatives
Participate in external initiatives
Perform other duties as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Asset Management; Property Management; Leasing; Procurement; Contractors; Consultants; Designers; Architects; Municipalities; Tenants; Partners
Communication Scope
Report accurately; Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Budgeting, Scheduling, Risk analysis, Contract administration, Change orders
Full Job Description
## Description Who We Are For over 30 years, our entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision have fueled our growth into one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs. Our retail-focused and mixed-use portfolio reflects our commitment to creating vibrant community spaces where people want to shop, live, work, and play. We take pride in our strong legacy while continuously adapting, innovating, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and a Greater Toronto Top Employer. At RioCan, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture where employees can connect authentically, grow continuously, and bring their whole selves to work. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact every day. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; Asset Management, Property Management, Leasing, Procurement, Contractors, Consultants, Designers, Architects, Municipalities and Tenants on various projects; Manage and/or support projects to obtain Zoning Amendments / Site Plan Approval / Variances as required; Have and maintain knowledge of Municipal processes leading to planning related approvals and permissions. Liaise with and direct Tenants and Partners regarding Municipal processes leading to planning related approvals and permissions. Manage and support direct reports, which include Assistant Project Managers and Coordinators; Prepare accurate and timely reports, including but not limited to; quarterly accruals, monthly / quarterly reforecasts, PSR (Project Status Report) Updates; Assist with risk analysis and mitigation throughout a project life cycle; Be active and up to date on new construction practices, research innovative ways to build efficiently and expeditiously; Prepare construction budgets and scheduling for internal approvals; Support the creation of proje
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