VP Construction Project Management

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience, including managing multiple project teams and contractors across various asset classes (office, retail, industrial, other).
• Expertise in construction project management including scheduling and budgeting, risk mitigation, and contract administration.
• Deep knowledge of construction best practices, building codes, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery, with expertise in cost management, scheduling, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Develop short to medium-term plans for the service including budgets, forecasts, s

Benefits

Additional Information

Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada's leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don't just take our word for it - we've been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others. About you As the VP Construction Project Management, you will lead a team of Project Managers within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) at Colliers. You will give oversight to all staff and projects across Canada focusing on managing risk, ensuring projects are timely, meeting or exceeding budget and financial expectations, including delivering a targeted profit margin and growing revenues. You will also be directly involved in major projects from an oversight perspective. It is intended that major projects will have a Project Manager running the project, however you will sit in on these projects to ensure that the complexities of the project are fully understood and managed well. You will also focus on optimizing construction processes, mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous innovation across projects in support of the property management. In this role, you will... Ensure processes for project management are consistent across the country accounting for regional differences Champion new initiatives and work across the organization to assist with consistent implementation in all geographies Drive the development and execution of the project management strategy, working closely with senior leadership to align construction activities with business goals and market conditions. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards, while continuously monitoring and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Foster strong professional relationships with key external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and project partners, to ensure smooth project execution and successful outcomes. Respectfully question the status quo to determine if there are new or better solutions to be considered Develop programs and initiatives on a national scale that are in line with Colliers' strategies and clients' objectives Develop and implement strategies to optimize construction processes, drive operational efficiencies, and reduce project costs without compromising quality. Ensure the teams are aware of and are in full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations, across all construction projects. Provide leadership and mentorship to senior construction managers and teams, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting collaboration and accountability. Attract, retain, motivate, and inspire a high- performing team to execute on this vision, and create a succession plan to support the company's future growth. You're responsible for delegating to and empowering your team. Demonstrate and act as a role model and influencer of our values and cultural behaviors Monitor project performance across the country, prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on the status of ongoing projects, including budget, timeline, risks, and any potential issues. Position REMS Canada as an industry leader in the national disciplines by participating in industry events, conferences, etc. Participate in media publications regarding construction and project management Develop national standards, KPIs, guidance and tools for project management issues to continually 'raise the bar' within Project Management Co-develop and implement the operational plans and tools to carry out our long-term business strategy for the Construction Project Management group As a technical expert, you support and coach the professional development of practitioners assigned to projects in your portfolio. Understand market conditions across Canada, and assist in the development of regional plans

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