Sr. Project Manager, Commercial Construction - CAPEX

For over 30 years, our entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision have fueled our growth into one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs. Our retail-focused and mixed-use portfolio reflects our commitment to creating vibrant community spaces where people want to shop, live, work, and play. We take pride in our strong legacy while continuously adapting, innovating, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and a Greater Toronto Top Employer.

At RioCan, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture where employees can connect authentically, grow continuously, and bring their whole selves to work. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact every day.

This role is located at our Yonge Eglinton office and reports to the AVP, Commercial Construction. This position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of CAPEX Construction projects as part of RioCan’s Commercial Construction group.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; Asset Management, Property Management, Leasing, Procurement, Contractors, Consultants, Designers, Architects, Municipalities and Tenants on various projects;

Manage, maintain and improve annual CAPEX processes and projects, ensuring close coordination with Property Management teams.

• This will include but may not be limited too.
  • Annual Budget Cycle
  • Roof / Asphalt Maintenance Programs
  • Quarterly Financial Reporting and Coordination
  • Manage and support direct reports, which include Assistant Project Managers and Coordinators;
  • Prepare accurate and timely reports, including but not limited to; quarterly accruals, monthly / quarterly reforecasts, PSR (Project Status Report) Updates;
  • Assist with risk analysis and mitigation throughout a project life cycle;
  • Be active and up to date on new construction practices, research innovative ways to build efficiently and expeditiously;
  • Prepare construction budgets and scheduling for internal approvals;
  • Support the creation of project proformas;
  • Manage, oversee or support tendering processes, ensure that corporate policies are being adhered to, and provide tender analysis with recommendation for approvals;
  • Management of multiple projects, including but not limited to; visiting sites to ensure disruption to operations is limited and projects stay on time & on budget, contract administration, issuance of any necessary change orders/budget revisions, and review approval of invoices;
  • Work closely with and provide support when needed to the Property Management group during projects;
  • Review/Analyze leases to ensure projects are supporting RioCan’s obligations;
  • Ensure that all Landlord and municipal requirements are met prior to providing Tenant approval to begin construction;
  • Manage and/or support projects to obtain Zoning Amendments / Site Plan Approval / Variances as required;
  • Have and maintain knowledge of Municipal processes leading to planning related approvals and permissions.
  • Liaise with and direct Tenants and Partners regarding Municipal processes leading to planning related approvals and permissions.
  • Participate in when called upon, specific Commercial Construction led internal / external initiatives supporting RioCan’s corporate goals;
  • Other duties / projects as required.
  
  
  

5-10 years of experience in Construction Management;

Experience in blueprint reading, building codes, municipal requirements, and fire code regulations;

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction and technology methods, industry practices, estimating/budgeting, scheduling and general safety requirements;

Excellent time management and organization skills and ability to communicate and report accurately and on time;

Proven negotiation skills;

Strong people management skills and effective critical thinking;

Experience with budget forecasting, creating spreadsheets, troubleshooting, project planning, interpreting legal documents, accounting, interpreting specs and standards, and AutoCad, Blubeam, PowerBI, PowerApps;

Proven understanding of Lease Agreements;

Exceptional oral and written communication skills;

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project, Acrobat Professional and Outlook;

Experience with “Yardi” ERP system an asset.