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About the Role

In this newly created role, the Construction Manager will assist in the development of industrial facilities by ensuring site readiness, including premises construction, infrastructure preparedness, and obtaining all required licenses and permits to ensure speed to market. This role is integral to expanding Granite’s footprint across North America and will involve assisting with the management of the existing portfolio and tenant relations.

Responsibilities

Ability to read and understand construction documents, drawings, surveys, specifications, and contract documents.
Develop budgets for various projects ranging from simple single trade repairs to full multi-discipline trades/consultants building construction.
Develop and/or work with consultants to prepare construction tenders, bid out projects, review contracts, monitor progress, and sign off on progress billings/invoices.
Prepare construction schedules with milestones and monitor project progress.
Develop and implement quality control measures for various projects.
Oversee and manage Granite’s existing development pipeline, including under-construction projects across North America.
Ensure timely and budget-compliant turnover of development/construction sites to the Asset Management team, prepared for lease-up.
Assist Asset Management teams with short-term and long-term capital improvement planning for operating budgets.
Serve as the point of contact for regulatory body inspections and ensure real-time resolution of challenges.
Review Tenant Alteration requests and assist with the development of approval letters.
Collaborate with various internal departments, including legal, asset management, treasury, accounting, and tax.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of industrial development and construction experience.
Understanding of licensing, permits, and zoning bylaws.
Demonstrated relationship management with internal and external stakeholders, including management, developers, community leaders, government officials, agencies, and contractors.
Strong communication and negotiation skills with general contractors, commercial property owners, and city officials.
High adaptability and comfort working in unstructured situations.
Dependability and reliability, with the ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends when required).
Regular travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Canadian markets (30% - 50%).
Access to a vehicle for site visits.
Willingness and ability to travel to the United States.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously.
Trust: ability to work and communicate honestly and openly.
Teamwork: ability to work with others for optimal shared outcomes.
Accountability: taking responsibility for one’s own actions and the needs of the group.
Stability: providing a stable and predictable environment for key stakeholders.
Nimbleness & Creativity: solving issues creatively, independently, and in a timely manner.

Skills

Yardi experience is an asset.
Procore experience is an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Up-to-date Safety Certifications will be an asset.

Location

Downtown Toronto
Dallas, Texas
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vienna, Austria
North America
Europe
Greater Toronto Area

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite
Travel required

Experience Level

Minimum of five (5) years of industrial development and construction experience.

About the Company

Granite REIT is a Canadian-based REIT engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of logistics, warehouse, and industrial properties in North America and Europe.
Granite owns 147 investment properties representing approximately 62.6 million square feet of leasable area.
Granite is continuously growing its business.

Equal Opportunity

Granite is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel respected.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, upon request, we will work with you to meet your needs.