Project Manager

About the Project Manager Role at Alair Homes Brandon

Are you an experienced project manager with hands-on expertise in the residential construction industry looking to join an industry-leading organization? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can combine your construction, project management and people skills to deliver an exceptional customer experience on every project you manage? Alair Homes Brandon is a locally owned, award-winning, high end custom home building and renovation firm seeking enthusiastic team members to support the growing demand of our clients throughout Brandon & Rural surrounding Manitoba. If you are looking for the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, we would like to hear from you. At Alair Homes “Living Better Starts Here”. Compensation is based on experience and performance. We offer benefits, paid vacation and holidays. The successful applicant will become a valued part of a growing company that is committed to enable its members to reach their goals and beyond. We promise a positive culture of partnering, mentoring, respect and support.  The ideal person must be a problem solver with excellent communication and time management skills. We are looking for people interested in a long-term commitment with room for advancement. Our vision for this position is someone who will work directly with clients, trusted designers, and trades to fully develop and construct amazing renovations and custom homes following our process-driven system. 

Job Specifics are as follows: 

• Provide excellent customer service at all times to ensure we create a “raving fan” with each and every client 
• Maintain constant communication with your management team. Communicate daily as needed via phone, email, or text message 
• Work collaboratively with the team and have a complete understanding of expectations for each project 
• Expected to stay up to date on new building technologies, materials and practices 
• Expected to be familiar with all current building codes 
• Follow the safety policy and keep the company and sub trades working within COR & MB legislative guidelines 
• Maintain communication with the client to get timely decisions and selections 
• Field questions and identify issues related to the project and exercise discretion and judgement when addressing them. 
• Request bids, review bids, develop scopes of work, identify selections and create budgets 
• Direct execution and manage subcontractor agreements 
• Support the team in all aspects of the project by collaborating with other market stakeholders to align goals and meet company objectives 
• Set and maintain schedule 
• Attend and facilitate job progress/status meetings 
• Responsible for creating a winning job-site impression through cleanliness, organization and safety. Work with trades to accomplish this. 
• Ultimately responsible for a clean job site.
• Manage a diverse set of local trades and vendors to execute scopes and ensure quality control and compliance with national and local building codes 
• Manage quality in all aspects of the project 
• Manage warranty and follow-up care for projects 
• Monitor project budgets and review with client at billing milestones 
• Manage the execution of project scopes to ensure quality control, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of safe and desirable projects- responsible for projects to be completed on time and under budget 
• Make sure finishes are protected such as flooring, benches, cabinets and counters. 
• Have an offensive mindset projecting needs, timelines, issues well in advance. 
• Assist clients with selections 
• Provide leadership with problem solving and process improvement 

Qualifications, Skills & Aptitude: 

• Class 5 Driver’s License (required) 
• Construction Experience – 5 years minimum 
• Red Seal Journeyman Carpentry Ticket (preferred) 
• Late model dependable truck with room for transporting tools and hauling lite trailers (no SUVs or cars) 
• Client first perspective 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficient with technology and software programs 
• Creative problem-solver 
• Organized 
• Efficient time management 
• Attention to details 
• Proactive 
• Forward thinker 
• Resume required upon application 

Job Details: 

• Pay – $50,000 to $65,000 a year 
• 2 week paid vacation 
• Health benefits 
• Vehicle milage compensation 

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent  Salary: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year 

Schedule: 

• 8 hour shift 
• Monday to Friday 
• Weekend availability