Dream is looking for a Project Manager, Construction

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream’s Office Construction team is currently looking for a Project Manager focused on landlord’s work, tenant improvement and capital projects across our Canada-wide commercial office portfolio. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, from quick-turnaround pricing for leasing deals through to full-floor fit-outs and model suites, working in occupied buildings and meeting internal and external deadlines and budgets.

Who Are You?

There’s a lot happening at Dream, and it’s happening fast. Are you passionate, dedicated, and highly organized? Do you love working with people and have a passion for construction? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.

Over the 5+ years you’ve worked in commercial construction you’ve proven that you are not afraid to think outside the box to find the best approach to achieve results. You are proactive, leading by example rather than sitting back. You consider the bigger picture when focusing on new initiatives and you thrive on driving improvement and efficiency. You are comfortable conducting presentations and facilitating meetings, and it is important to us that you are team-oriented and that people like collaborating with you.

We want to bring on someone who his eager to learn, work hard, and have fun. In other words, we want you to be part of a collaborative team. This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities, build on your already robust skill set and help your team achieve its goals, all in a work environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun.

What will you do?

Responsibilities





- Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets in a timely manner for proposed lease deals, yearly capital expenditures and maintenance projects, including quick-turnaround landlord’s work pricing from tenant test fits to support active leasing negotiations;
- Interpret lease and work letter obligations to define landlord’s work versus tenant’s work, and carry that split through pricing, contracts and closeout;
- Retain and direct architects, designers, engineers and other consultants for all projects;
- Oversee the development of consultant’s drawings, technical planning, and detailed work schedules for the execution of projects;
- Liaise with municipal authorities and utility providers;
- Coordinate construction projects to include the preparation and distribution of bid documents, analysis of contractor’s submissions, negotiating the contractor agreement and organizing and maintaining construction project documents;
- Build and maintain relationships with a pool of general contractors and suppliers, including ongoing supplier arrangements, to support competitive pricing and timely delivery;
- Perform site visits, site supervision of projects, and preparation of site reports and documentation;
- Manage all construction related activities to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule within live, occupied buildings. This includes interfacing with tenants, asset management,



property management and leasing teams, consultants, contractors, etc.;
- Plan and deliver building capital projects, both interior and exterior, including common area, washroom and elevator lobby upgrades, while minimizing disruption to tenants;
- Deliver model suites and suite reconfigurations from design through to turnover to the leasing team;
- Ensure required project documents are created, approved and filed according to company policies and procedures;
- Prepare and administer CCDC contracts, including progress payment certification, holdback, change order logs, RFIs and budget tracking, and report project costs versus budget;
- Oversee tenant turnover and project closeout, including deficiency list, permit closure, as-builts and handover to property management, ensuring all Landlord work and tenant work is completed to approved standard;
- Oversee tenant work in accordance with the Lease from the onset through to completion, including review and approval of tenant drawings, permits and other documentation, attend site meetings with tenant and contractors, monitor completion of tenant construction activities, sign off on project completion and authorize payment of tenant allowances;
- Work closely with property managers and liaise with tenants during the construction process;
- Develop strong working relationships with all disciplines within the organization;
- Work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures and other duties as assigned.

Your Experience Includes

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Building, Construction, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent, with experience gained at a consultant

📌 Project Manager, Construction (Toronto)
🏢 Dream
📍 Toronto