Highrise Project Manager

Company Description

JBPA Developments Inc. is a construction development company formed by John Bassi, following more than 30 years of experience as owner/operator of Bassi Construction. Building on this legacy, John continues to manage JB Holdings Inc., a property management company, and created JBPA Developments Inc. to lead the construction of purpose-built apartment buildings. The company brings together a team of trusted experts with extensive construction management experience. JBPA Developments Inc. focuses on delivering new buildings and high-rise projects in which the team maintains a shareholder interest, promoting long-term quality and accountability. Team members join a collaborative environment that values expertise, ownership, and hands-on involvement in each project.

Role Description

The Highrise Project Manager is a full-time role in Ottawa, ON, based in our office and on site. You own the project from preconstruction through final handover: client, budget, schedule, contracts and quality. Our clients trust us to deliver their building on time, on budget and built right. You know how that happens – every trade, consultant and member of our team delivers what they committed to, at the price and on the date they committed to. Your job is to make that happen, every day. That takes someone who is direct, fair and does not let a missed commitment slide.

Quality is not negotiable. Our clients own these buildings for decades and our name stays on them. You buy the right scope, hold the trades to the specification, and hand over a building with nothing left to chase.

Day to day, you are the client's single point of contact, own the open-book budget and the monthly report, tender and administer the subtrade contracts, run the master schedule with the Site Superintendent, and lead the project team. You ensure the client receives a complete and accurate financial reporting and billing each month.

Qualifications

• At least two mid-rise or high-rise buildings delivered as the lead Project Manager, from preconstruction through occupancy in Ottawa. This is not a first high-rise role.
• Working knowledge of how building gets done in Ottawa: the City's approvals and inspection process, the utilities, and the local trade base.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, the Ontario Construction Act, building codes and safety regulations relevant to high-rise residential projects.
• Proficiency in cost control and project administration, such as cost-code budgets, forecasting, cash flow, change management and client reporting.
• Effective leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to guide teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and maintain professional relationships.
• Proven ability to negotiate subtrade and change pricing and to hold fixed-price scopes to their price.
• Proven ability to hold trades and consultants to a schedule, a budget and a quality standard.
• Comfort with using construction-related software for scheduling, cost and document management.
• Degree or diploma in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work full-time in Ottawa, ON.