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Project Manager, Self Perform Operations

Turner Construction Company

Turner Construction Company

Operations
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted on Dec 8, 2024
Division: Canada - Vancouver
Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt

ABOUT TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees, and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.

Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes—schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world. Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Turner Construction, located in Vancouver, is looking for a full time Project Manager for the Self Perform Operations (SPO) team. In this role, you'll manage, evaluate, and assess information necessary to manage Turner warehouse and SPO General Requirements (GR), and project tendered scopes on time, within budget, and to quality as specified by contract documents.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Turner warehouse budget including asset procurement and maintenance, inventory management systems, and deliveries and rentals to jobsites.
  • Utilize knowledge of Self Perform Operations (SPO) project forecasting and risk management to prepare estimates and respond to RFQs and SPO pricing requests on scopes of work (SOW) in timely manner.
  • Resolve issues related to plans and specifications to avoid unnecessary delays in work and negative impact to productivity, working with base team, architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors and other Turner job staff and owner’s representatives.
  • Manage SPO department and warehouse budget through Change Order Management process with base team and suppliers/subcontractors; gather productivity and time recording data to reconcile project budget.
  • Apply general knowledge of job estimates, contract, and subcontract documents to make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure all drawings and specifications properly relate to estimate.
  • Ensure timely release of materials and equipment for fabrication or manufacture to meet construction schedule. Publish expected delivery dates for each item to responsible supplier/subcontractor, base team, and SPO Field Supervisor.
  • Collect invoices and assist with pay application development and gather trade partner time sheets for billing verification. Contribute to development of reports for Operational Review Meeting (ORM), Profit Plan, and Current Account Budget (CAB).
  • Distribute schedule, scope details, and other information required for construction to appropriate parties.
  • Manage submittals and shop drawings. Assess conformance to contract specifications and coordinate with adjacent and dependent trades to resolve any conflicts in interpretation of documents.
  • Negotiate change orders and manage information on changes in work. Prepare quantity analysis, obtain and check estimates for changes from subcontractors and suppliers, obtain approval of the team client, and resolve conflicts.
  • Oversee cadence of Last Planner System® (LPS) and continuous improvement activities between staff and trade partner workforce.
  • Oversee closeout process and prepare final records including Requests for Information (RFI’s), closeout records, warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), attic stock, spare parts, and evaluate information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
  • Conduct Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.
  • Supervise staff (including Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks, Trades employees and Interns), provide timely input on performance appraisals, and approve timesheets.
  • Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades.
  • Develop General Conditions Items, labor, safety, Change Order logs and Quality Control reports.
  • Schedule and manage meetings for subcontractor trade coordination, preconstruction, and submittal reviews.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The employee frequently needs to sit, use their hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, as well as reach with hands, talk, and hear. Regularly, the employee must view a computer monitor and use a computer keyboard. Vision abilities essential to this role include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is also required to be mobile on a regular basis and may occasionally travel short or long distances by various modes of transport. The job entails performing tasks both on-site at construction work sites and, on occasion, at office locations or off-site venues. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 4.5 kg and, occasionally, lift and/or move up to 23 kg.

The work environment can vary but typically includes both office and remote settings, where noise levels are usually quiet to moderate. However, the employee frequently works at construction sites, where the environment may expose them to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, and inclement weather conditions. There is also a potential risk of electrical shock. Noise at construction sites is generally moderate to loud. The employee must consistently work in accordance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

ABOUT YOU

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
  • Read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
  • Project Management experience required
  • Negotiation skills
  • Utilize leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and lean
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal relationship building skills
  • Proficient in computer skills and MS Office suite of applications

WHAT WE OFFER

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey.

The annual base salary range for this position may be $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!

Opportunities:

  • Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company’s values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
  • Social Committee: This is an opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
  • Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees’ capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

HOW TO APPLY

We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do. If you feel Turner is for you, here is how to apply:

  • Click ‘Apply’ on this page.
  • Be sure to include your cover letter and resume.
  • Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.