Project Manager, Residential Technical Services at GWL Realty Advisors | Canada | Rezi

Project Manager, Residential Technical Services at GWL Realty Advisors

Project Manager, Residential Technical Services

GWL Realty Advisors · Canada

1 months ago

Project Manager, Residential Technical Services

GWL Realty Advisors · Canada

a month ago
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About the Role

Responsible for planning and executing capital projects within an existing residential portfolio, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery. This owner-representative role supports the annual capital plan, provides technical input for future planning, and ensures safe project execution with minimal resident disruption while meeting operational and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical input for annual and multi-year capital planning for existing buildings.
  • Organize and manage the development of building condition assessments and technical studies.
  • Review condition assessment findings and translate recommendations into defined capital scopes and project priorities.
  • Develop scope, preliminary budgets, and schedules for assigned capital projects.
  • Execute projects included in the approved annual capital plan, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
  • Coordinate required municipal permits and approvals for capital work in existing residential buildings.
  • Lead or support procurement of consultants, contractors, and vendors, including RFP/RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, and award recommendations.
  • Manage contract administration activities in accordance with CCDC contracts and company standards.
  • Manage assigned projects through all phases, from planning and design through construction and close-out.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, addressing risks related to occupied buildings, access constraints, and phasing.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and consultant deliverables to ensure compliance with project objectives and existing conditions.
  • Prepare and distribute clear, timely project status reports to internal stakeholders.
  • Review and assess scope changes, identifying impacts to cost, schedule, and quality, and provide recommendations for approval.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to monitor safety, quality, and project progress.
  • Manage and oversee third-party consultants, contractors, and vendors.
  • Coordinate and manage RFIs, change directives, change orders, CCNs, and close-out documentation.
  • Work closely with Property Management to address technical and operational issues, minimize resident disruption, and coordinate access, sequencing, and resident communication.
  • Support commissioning, testing, and transition of completed projects to operations.
  • Manage warranties, deficiencies, training, and close-out documentation to support ongoing building operations.
  • Manage Letters of Credit, ensuring obligations are completed and releases are obtained in a timely manner.
  • Track project costs against approved capital budgets and approved change orders.
  • Review and approve project-related invoices and progress draws, verifying work completion and contractual compliance.
  • Review and approve invoices within Yardi or equivalent systems.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable project records, including budgets, approvals, change orders, and reports.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of project management experience focused on existing building capital projects, facilities upgrades, or technical services.
  • Experience working within occupied multi-residential assets.
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong understanding of municipal permitting and inspections related to renovation and retrofit projects.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings.
  • Working knowledge of CCDC/CCA contracts and construction administration in operating facilities.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Experience applying value engineering and cost-optimization solutions.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project)
  • Yardi or similar project accounting systems
  • AI-enabled tools
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings
  • CCDC/CCA contracts
  • Construction administration
  • Value engineering
  • Cost-optimization solutions
  • Building automation
  • Energy efficiency
  • Smart building technologies

Experience Level

  • 5+ years of project management experience

Education Level

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a related technical discipline
  • PMP or similar professional designation (completed or in progress)

Salary/Compensations

  • $65,800.00 to $109,700.00 annually

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of vacation per year
  • 3 paid personal days per year
  • Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
  • Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus program
  • Comprehensive health benefits plan
  • Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
  • Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
  • Friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
  • Social and team events

About the Company

  • Leader in commercial and multi-residential real estate industries.
  • Generates value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire.
  • Core values: keeping our word, working better together, embracing diversity.

Equal Opportunity

  • GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other legally protected classes in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.
  • Committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace.
  • Provides accommodation during the interviewing process upon request.