FARMER CONSTRUCTION

Building Community

About Us

Established in 1951, Farmer Construction is a privately-owned family business which has collaborated extensively in the development of Vancouver Island communities and skyline. Having worked successfully in all disciplines of construction including General Contracting, Construction Management, Design Build and Tenant Improvements we take great pride in having built a solid reputation for managing and constructing quality projects on time and on budget. This pride also extends to our team of professionals who deliver exceptional experience and service to our clients.

Why Work With Us

At Farmer, we invest in our people. As a Farmer team member, you will enjoy building community both in the office and on the site. We provide opportunity for people with creativity and commitment to be a part of an entrepreneurial company with deep roots in beautiful Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island. In addition to working in a beautiful community we are also an integral part of it and actively support a variety of community organizations and charities.

PROJECT MANAGER - MAJOR PROJECTS
Victoria, BC

Who We Are Looking For

The Project Manager is well versed in their ability to manage assigned project(s) from inception through to completion. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager works closely with the Superintendent through the project life cycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage project schedule, cost, and quality to ensure the successful execution of assigned project(s)
• Prepare project financial reports for review
• Promote and monitor occupational health and safety culture within the organization
• Manage personal career development, provide mentorship to junior project staff (e.g., Project Coordinators)
• Communicate with clients regularly and monitor client satisfaction; escalate client concerns when unable to resolve directly
• Communicate with key subcontractors as required to ensure performance and manage commercial matters

Qualification Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in management of construction projects in the ICI or large-scale residential sectors
• PMP and/or Professional Engineering designation accreditation an asset
• Post-secondary education, preferred
• Gold Seal certification, preferred

Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of various processes for managing cost, schedules, and quality on medium- and large-scale construction projects
• Comprehensive understanding of building systems, building science, and commercial construction practices, processes & techniques
• Demonstrated competence in the areas of safety, people management, project execution, cost control, quality, and administration
• Sound knowledge of construction and building techniques and ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications
• Attention to detail and ability to balance task detail with project priorities
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Proactive problem-solver and efficient communicator that can manage difficult situations with positive results
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Microsoft Project scheduling software, mandatory
  • Advanced Excel knowledge is an asset
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu is an asset
  • Experience with Procore is an asset

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.