About Us

York Realty currently owns and manages over 8 million square feet, the majority being concentrated in Edmonton but with various holdings throughout Western Canada. York's assets range from office buildings to retail space to industrial facilities to raw land. As shown by York's exemplary growth over the past 25 years, the focus has been on providing the highest level of client-focused service and commitment to our tenants. By concentrating on Redevelopment of under-performing real estate, Joint Ventures, and Build-To-Suit facilities, York Realty has the assets, flexibility, and mobility to cater to every business' requirements. We pride ourselves on the management of our assets and aspire to continue to impress existing and future clients.

York Construction Inc. was created in 2022 to provide general contracting services to the York Group of Companies, but as this news has spread, we are now also building for third parties. So, while York Construction is a new company, it has deep roots and a high growth trajectory. The York group of companies is a family-owned business, with a deep commitment to our values and doing what we say. We are a highly innovative group motivated to disrupt and re-invent the construction industry by providing Construction Solutions Simplified™.

To further our growth, we have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate shares our passion for creating the path of least resistance for our clients in the Industrial and Commercial sectors.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of large-scale commercial construction projects from initiation to completion. They work closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The successful candidate has strong leadership and project management skills, can create and maintain processes, and thrives in a fast-faced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate leadership in driving safety accountability and performance within YCI projects
• Periodically review work sites and report on safety performance within YCI documented protocols
• Take ownership of multiple, simultaneous Design-Build construction projects, from design, permitting, procurement, and through to construction and project close-out
• Ensure design reviews / page turning sessions are held with the stakeholders and own the sign-off process
• Manage contracts with subcontractors, including tenders and review of bids, and managing RFI's and change orders
• Take ownership of project schedule, and clearly understand critical path and opportunities to condense project schedule
• Ensure Quality Control / Quality Assurance process is adhered to and reviews are performed by testing agencies and consultants
• Schedule and attend site and/or virtual meetings on a regular/weekly basis
• Take ownership of the budget. Monitoring project performance through review of budget KPI's. Provide regular updates to executive team
• Review and processing of trade & vendor invoices
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members
• Participate in the development of project management tools and processes
• Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product
• Use your creativity to provide solutions

• Bring passion, excitement, and positivity to the job
• Work within the team and uphold York's values

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10+ years' experience as a project manager
• Professional Engineering or Technology designation is an asset
• Experience working on Design-Build projects in a variety of sectors – light industrial and commercial experience required
• A solid understanding of current building systems, materials, and building codes
• A proven track record of managing construction schedule
• In-depth knowledge of financial aspects of project management including estimating, budgeting, cost control and reporting
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and thinking outside the box to create solutions
• Strong leadership with the ability to direct, motivate and inspire a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization continually meeting deadlines
• Motivation, great organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills