Project Lead I

The Blueprint

The Project Lead is responsible for actively assisting in guiding the project from its initial conceptualization through to successful completion. In collaboration with the Project Manager, the Project Lead serves as the primary onsite point of contact, facilitating crucial communication and ensuring operational continuity.

A Glimpse into Your Daily Activities

• Assist in developing preliminary budget and schedules with internal resources, reviewing and updating as necessary.
• Coordinate drawings and assist the development and consultant team.
• Chair project coordination meetings, ensuring timely distribution of minutes.
• Support Safety Manager and site efforts to maintain safety requirements.
• Assist in leading the tender review, qualifications, contract negotiations, and final trade selection process.
• Tender and award contracts while reviewing sales progress and revising suite layouts to meet market requirements.
• Regularly review and update budgets to reflect project revisions and changing market conditions.
• Review blacklines to ensure coordination of structural, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Incorporate practical, economical, and Tridel best practice methods of construction into drawings.
• Prepare for permit submission by coordinating drawings and assisting the development team.
• Plan site mobilization in collaboration with the Site Superintendent.
• Provide leadership to the project team, including employees, trades, and consultants, to ensure the project proceeds on schedule with minimum cost.
• Uphold contract terms with trades, partnering with the Superintendent, and negotiate extra costs if not included in contracts.
• Monitor the schedule with the Superintendent and purchasers’ occupancy dates, notifying promptly of any advances or delays.
• Support site employee and trades' efforts to maintain and uphold safety requirements.
• Facilitate successful move-ins, ensuring homes are "hotel ready" for inspections and move-ins and resolve homeowner concerns or issues promptly.
• Ensure Internal Audit is performed before site employees and trades leave the project.
• Build a relationship of trust and confidence with the Condo Board before turning over affairs to the Technical Audit Department for resolution.

The Architect of Your Success

• A post-secondary diploma or degree within Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years as an Assistant PM or in a similar role within high-rise residential construction projects.
• Significant experience in project management, demonstrating the ability to lead and deliver projects successfully.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate a project team to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Understanding of risk management principles and experience in mitigating project risks.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management related to projects. 
• Familiarity with project management tools and software for planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.