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Govan Brown is a national construction management firm. They specialize in tenant improvements, core and shell construction. Founded in 1994, the company headquartered in Toronto has expanded to six offices nationwide. They include Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Kitchener, as well as joint venture office in Montreal. Across Canada, they employ 200 professionals, completing approximately $300M in construction projects.
In 2017, Govan Brown became part of the STO Building Group, further enhancing its capabilities and reaching within the construction industry. They have demonstrated excellence through their commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation. Furthermore, the company is committed to challenging conventional approaches in construction by promoting diversity and inclusion. This includes expanding supplier diversity and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups particularly within Indigenous communities. Initiatives such as mentor ship and scholarship programs aim to support the next generation of indigenous, blacks, and racialized construction professionals.
Govan Brown provides an environment that engages their people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which they work. Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Canada's Top 40 Contractors.
Govan Brown is searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager (PM) to join their Vancouver team. As PM, you will directly manage commercial interior construction projects, ensuring corporate goals for safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability are met. Specific responsibilities will include:
· Manage projects to ensure they meet corporate goals for safety, quality, budget, schedule and profitability
· Maintain regular communication with Project team, Site Manager(s), Clients, designers, trades, architects and all other stakeholders for each project to ensure effective coordination of construction activities
· Monitor legal, contractual, and financial aspects of construction projects and develop and implement actions to mitigate potential risks and challenges
· Perform project estimating; including subcontractor solicitation, through to subcontract buyout and contracting
· Oversee construction tenders and negotiations
· Create, monitor and report on project schedules and costs, margins and profitability. Prepare and review all construction cost reports and forecasts looking for early warning signs of potential risk and developing effective plans to overcome/mitigate
Given the role this individual will play in Govan Brown’s continued growth and success, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following education, experience, and personal characteristics:
· Post-secondary degree/diploma in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field
· 5+ years of project management experience in the commercial interior construction field and base building
· Professional & Client-Focused: Communicates effectively, with tact and diplomacy, with strong negotiation and dispute resolutions skills
· Passionate & Driven: Takes pride in their work, has a ‘Let’s make it happen’ attitude, and strives for excellence
· Responsive & Proactive: Acts with urgency, ensures smooth project execution, prioritize, mitigate project risks, and quickly addresses issues
Govan Brown has engaged DHR Global to manage this search. To explore this exciting opportunity further, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
| Date Posted: | 02/26/2025 |
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| Start Date: | Ongoing |
| Classification: | Exempt |
| Level: | Experienced |
| On-site, Remote or Hybrid: | On-site |
| Job Type: | Full-time |
| Wage: | Salary - Annual |
| Wage From: | $110,000.00 |
| Wage To: | $130,000.00 |
| Preferred Education: | • Post-secondary degree/diploma in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field |
| Number of Employees: | 1 |
| Company Website: | https://govanbrown.com/ |
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| Company Phone Number: | 4034106707 |