Project Manager, Construction

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Process & Project Management, this position will co-ordinate, schedule and manage assigned construction projects including reviewing drawings, specifications, leases, and geotechnical reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for tendering projects, overall project co-ordination and supervision from project assignment to opening, including project close-out and completion of all deficiencies. This position is based in the TDL corporate office in Oakville, Ontario.

Qualifications:

* Minimum 5 years construction project management experience.
* Degree in Construction Management or Civil Technology/Engineering.
* Project Management certification an asset.
* Knowledge of construction methods and materials for commercial and retail buildings, project scheduling, cost estimating and budgeting, tendering, site inspections, soil reports, contract administration procedures, construction scheduling and OHSA.
* Working knowledge of building services and utilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for liaising with consultants, municipal officials, contractors, store owners and other TDL departments.
* Able to manage multiple projects and travel throughout Ontario and Manitoba.
* Possess strong MS Office skills with knowledge of MS Project.
* Experience in the construction of quick serve restaurants is a definite asset.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare construction estimates and budgets from prepared sketches, drawings, letters of intent and information provided by Real Estate.
* Prepare project schedules, working with Planning, Real Estate, Legal, Design and Civil Engineering.
* Monitor and report progress throughout the duration of the project.
* Prepare communication reports for operations and Restaurant owners.
* Construct and/or renovate existing Tim Hortons restaurants, by building and managing an effective relationship with the general contractors, consultants, restaurant owners and operations.
* Implement, monitor and evaluate a variety of construction related processes and procedures such as reviewing tender submissions and selection of general contractors.
* Supervise and direct construction personnel, including preparing construction schedules, monitoring performance and progress and taking corrective action as required.
* Review and check store fixture plans and working drawings for individual projects to ensure that TDL standards and specifications are met.
* Check and evaluate engineering reports such as soil and environmental reports to determine construction and economic feasibility.
* Conduct site visits prior to and during construction to inspect existing conditions for estimating purposes and determine and approve construction modifications as necessary respectively.
* Ensure construction is being carried out in accordance with contract documentation, lease documentation, building permits and site plan agreements

Tim Hortons is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: Only applications submitted on-line will be considered.