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Project Manager, Cambridge, ON
Cambridge, Ontario
Change Your Career for the Better.
RHC is a proactive Construction and Design Management firm that takes a holistic approach to the building process. From inception to occupancy, the strength and transparency of our integrated process develops smarter teams that deliver a better build, every time. We are looking for new team members that want to change the way buildings are designed and constructed.
We are proud to have been certified as Great Place to Work® Canada and named as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2019, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021 and Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2021, and we strive to employ highly skilled individuals who both exemplify and live out our Core Values. If you want to be a part of this exciting organization, then RHC has a place for you.
This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented project manager who is conversant with all stages of the design and construction process and leads by example in delivering projects on time, on scope and on budget while meeting client expectations. If you’re up to the challenge, read on.
Reporting to the Director of Construction, you will be responsible for the overall performance of RHC projects carried out in the Cambridge area, including costs, schedule, quality, and project status. As Project Manager (PM), you will function as a team leader, guiding a project from preliminary design through to completion of construction, with ongoing control communication and reporting to the client to ensure that client expectations are properly managed. With support from Estimating and input from Site Supervisors and/or the Director of Construction, you will be accountable for the preparation, updating and presentation of budgets and schedules, as required through the contracts, in accordance with the construction stages. You will monitor and enforce deadlines and performance criteria on the project and within the project team, ensure that contracts are current and reviewed monthly with the client and the Director of Construction, and ensure that the project team adheres consistently to RHC policies and procedures.
Our growing company offers exceptional potential for long-term career opportunity. Add your energy to ours and join the RHC team by submitting your cover letter and resume to hrinfo@rhcbuilds.ca. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.rhcbuilds.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in our success as you:
- Follow and consistently demonstrate our company’s Core Values and Leadership Drivers.
- Enforce company and project policies and procedures.
- Provide clear, detailed and effective written and oral communication to team members, clients, authorities and all other project stakeholders.
- Supervise project staff – provide training, coaching and mentoring to team members to assist in the development and growth of their knowledge and abilities.
- Provide overall management, administration, and technical direction for the project (or multiple projects).
- Act as the primary client interface – maintain the client relationship, provide continuous, thorough documented communication, ensure client is fully up to date on project status regarding schedule, cost, and quality, and constantly monitor client’s disposition.
- Develop new business opportunities with clients by establishing strong working relationships.
- Develop, prepare (in collaboration with the Site Supervisor and project team), and maintain a detailed master project schedule on MS Project, identifying critical path, milestones, trade and material delivery timelines, and inspection requirements.
- Ensure project schedule is monitored, updated, and distributed monthly or sooner when events have impact on schedule.
- Assist the Site Supervisor in establishing and enforcing project safety and environmental programs in line with company policy and Ministry Guidelines.
- Manage project costs – monitor actual costs against project estimates on a weekly basis and prepare accurate and timely cost reporting reflecting the project’s material and labour costs, including projected updated cost to complete project.
- Ensure reports are reviewed, analyzed and submitted to Director of Construction, Client, and Accounting department on a timely basis, and ensure Site Supervisor is kept current on budget status.
- Manage the change order process – provide direction to Project Coordinator (PC) on preparation of change paperwork, negotiate, process, and assess cost and schedule impact, ensure proper documentation and communication of Change Orders and their impact on project, and ensure that trade/supplier and client Change Orders remain up to date.
- Manage contracts – carry out full review of sub-trade, supplier, and consulting tenders and pricing, review and edit draft documents, ensuring they are compliant with company policy and procedures, approve and give direction on processing of original contract and amendments, and ensure that contracts stipulate schedule requirements that coincide with project master schedule.
- Work with Site Supervisor to establish construction methods and sequencing, and assist in identifying and resolving conflicts.
- Chair project meetings – give direction to PC on preparation and distribution of agendas, chair meetings, ensuring accurate minutes are kept, and identify task responsibilities and scheduling commitments.
- Direct project team on project close-out – ensure documents are kept current via red-lining to reflect as-built conditions, and monitor and direct PC on collection of project documentation such as maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies and warranty work.
- Provide detailed review and analysis of project drawings and specifications – document and communicate deficiencies.
- Identify and direct PCs on preparation of RFIs and processing of SIs issued by consultants, and ensure project documentation is circulated throughout project team, including site, trades, suppliers, and authorities.
- Monitor regularly with PC the status of outstanding RFIs, SIs, NOCs, and Cos, and assist in pursuing documents to ensure timely processing.
- Set standard for collaborative working relationships among team members, other departments, project teams, owners, consultants, and authorities.
- Report monthly to Director of Construction on project status, including budget, schedule, quality, and outstanding contract issues.
- Carry out additional tasks, as assigned by Director of Construction or President from time to time.
- Work with other Project Managers and Site Supervisors to plan labour assignments and workloads.
As a Project Manager, you will apply your:
- Commitment to our organization’s progressive culture, including our company Core Values and Leadership Drivers.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience working in ICI construction, including 3 to 5 years in the role of Project Manager.
- Experience in commercial construction in a medium sized construction company (preferred).
- Design-build and construction management experience (preferred).
- Degree in Architectural or Engineering Technology, plus equivalent in work experience.
- Thorough understanding of all stages of the design and construction process.
- Understanding of project management theories and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proven leadership and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to motivate others, integrity, and positive attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Excellent computer and organizational skills.
- High level of self-motivation and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adjust core working hours as required.
- Valid class G driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract.
- Ability to travel to construction sites, client and consultant meetings, and site inspections.
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Project Coordinator, Cambridge, ON
Cambridge, Ontario
Change Your Career for the Better.
RHC is a proactive Construction and Design Management firm that takes a holistic approach to the building process. From inception to occupancy, the strength and transparency of our integrated process develops smarter teams that deliver a better build, every time. We are looking for new team members that want to change the way buildings are designed and constructed.
We are proud to have been certified as Great Place to Work® Canada and named as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2019, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021 and Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2021, and we strive to employ highly skilled individuals who both exemplify and live out our Core Values. If you want to be a part of this exciting organization, then RHC has a place for you.
Working as part of the Project Management team, you will assist the Project Managers with guiding construction projects from development, design, estimating and bidding, through to completion, occupancy and the warranty period, while ensuring project documentation is organized and information flows throughout the project team efficiently.
Our growing company offers exceptional potential for long-term career opportunity. Add your energy to ours and join the RHC team by submitting your cover letter and resume to hrinfo@rhcbuilds.ca. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.rhcbuilds.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in our success as you:
- Follow and consistently demonstrate our company’s Core Values.
- Provide contract administration for assigned projects, quantity take-offs and estimating tasks to assist in generating project budgets and to confirm validity of extras and draws, and handling of project information flow between all stakeholders.
- Track entries for NOC lists, change order lists, and back-charge lists.
- Oversee and monitor postings, process trade draws and prepare progress draw reports.
- Assist Project Managers in validating draw requests and requests for extras.
- Track and process holdback releases, back-charges, deposits and bonds.
- Process, track, coordinate, review and distribute shop drawings.
- Process and track SIs and RFIs to and from consultants, and distribute and communicate with/to affected trades/job sites.
- Prepare trade contracts.
- Track and process completed trade contracts.
- Schedule, attend and minute project turnover meetings from estimating to construction team.
- Prepare quantity take-offs, validate extras and back-charges.
- Track document distribution and monitor deadlines.
- Process project-specific insurance requirements.
- Update stakeholders of project delays and schedule revisions and assist Project Managers in resolving scheduling issues.
- Issue scheduling updates and baseline tracking.
- Schedule and attend start-up, project, site and budget meetings and take minutes.
- Prepare meeting minutes and distribute to trades, consultants, clients and internal team members, where applicable.
- Identify task assignments in meeting minutes.
- Ensure field office documentation is current – drawings, SIs, changes issued by consultants, addenda, Health & Safety documents, contact lists, etc.
- Coordinate with field staff for timely submission of receipts (packing slips and VISA receipts), field authorizations, time sheets, red line drawings, etc.
- Assist other team members with overflow workloads as may be required from time to time.
- Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned.
As a Project Coordinator, you will apply your:
- Commitment to our organization’s progressive culture, including our company Core Values.
- Construction-related degree or diploma from an accredited college or university.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Accuracy in duties and responsibilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, etc.).
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Motivation, integrity and positive attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Excellent computer and organizational skills.
- Positive working relationships with coworkers / contacts.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adjust core working hours as required.
- Valid Class G driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Estimator, Cambridge, ON
Cambridge, Ontario
Change Your Career for the Better.
RHC is a proactive Construction and Design Management firm that takes a holistic approach to the building process. From inception to occupancy, the strength and transparency of our integrated process develops smarter teams that deliver a better build, every time. We are looking for new team members that want to change the way buildings are designed and constructed.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work® Canada and named as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2019, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021 and Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2021, and we strive to employ highly skilled individuals who both exemplify and live out our Core Values. If you want to be a part of this exciting organization, then RHC has a place for you.
Reporting to the Director of Estimating, you will develop estimates and budgets for hard bid, design/build and construction management proposals, as well as provide estimating support to construction teams. Another integral part of the Estimator position involves developing, maintaining and enhancing the estimating resources.
Our growing company offers exceptional potential for long-term career opportunity. Add your energy to ours and join the RHC team by submitting your cover letter and resume to hrinfo@rhcbuilds.ca. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.rhcbuilds.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As an Estimator, you will play a key role in our success as you:
- Follow and consistently demonstrate RHC’s Core Values.
- Develop estimates for hard bids, which includes: develop thorough understanding of drawings & specifications and provide analysis (pursue assistance when necessary); prepare bidders invitations; monitor feedback; issue and track RFI’s; review and distribute addendums; identify “own forces” work and complete labour & materials take-offs; prepare Division 1 cost estimates; conduct site visits; ensure multiple trade/supplier bids for each package; identify exclusions in submitted bids & allocate budgets; carry out periodic reviews of estimate with project lead or department manager prior to submission; pursue bid submission and prepare checklist for documentation; follow up on submissions; advise on cost risk areas; and prepare turnover summaries for successful projects.
- Prepare preliminary & conceptual budgets for design build and construction management projects, with use of historical data, cost database, industry cost data, and trade/supplier input. Monitor, track and document evolution of preliminary budgets into final construction budgets ensuring clear audit trail to original budget. Provide value engineering input and participate in constructability reviews with feedback on costs of construction methods.
- Employ consistent methodology in processes to ensure strengthening of RHC systems and ease of training others.
- Provide estimating support to construction teams with additional trade/supplier pricing. Ensure clarity in trade/supplier scope of work. Review details of quotes and budgets.
- Monitor industry for changes to materials & labour costs by comparing historical data and tracking notices of increases/decreases. Keep construction teams current on cost fluctuations through continuous communication.
- Monitor, study and develop statistics on crew productivity for construction activities, i.e. output rates.
- Maintain and expand RHC database by sourcing feedback from construction teams on current unit rates. Conduct analysis on successful bids to assess unit rate costs, tracking costs by date, trade and region.
- Maintain and expand trade and supplier database to ensure multiple prices can be secured on trade packages, tracking by division, region, size/capacity, date and quality level.
- Develop understanding of construction schedules and sequencing. Be able to prepare outline draft construction schedule with input from project managers. Use schedules to project Division 1 costs for project bids or budgets.
- Provide general analysis and reporting on estimates and budgets under the direction of Department Manager. Be fluent in square footage and other unit cost rates for building types, construction assemblies and construction methods.
- Archive unsuccessful bids by preparing summary of project, including competitive bids, commentary, unit cost breakdown. Add new trades/suppliers to database. Review with Department Manager. Communicate with new trades and provide feedback to build new working relationships.
- Participate in risk assessment for projects by identifying potential for costs from unclear items, reviewing drawings & specifications for unknowns, penalty clauses and scheduling or shipping issues. Work with project teams to assess and quantify potential cost risks.
- Prepare cost estimates for change orders on active projects.
- Participate in on-going learning, personal improvement, and continuous improvement in knowledge, systems and methods.
As an Estimator, you will apply your:
- Commitment to our organization’s progressive culture, including our company Core Values.
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in ICI sectors.
- Technology Diploma in Construction Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
- PQS Designation, considered an asset.
- Familiarity and understanding of construction contracts and scheduling, and all phases of a construction project.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project, Bluebeam, Voloview and/or AutoCAD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the project management team.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Valid class G driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Construction Site Labourer, Cambridge, ON
Cambridge, Ontario
Change Your Career for the Better.
RHC is a proactive Construction and Design Management organization that takes a practical approach to the building process. From inception to occupancy, the strength and transparency of our integrated process develops smarter teams that deliver a better build, every time. We are looking for new team members that want to change the way buildings are designed and constructed.
We are proud to have been certified as Great Place to Work® Canada and named as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2019, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021 and Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2021, and we strive to employ highly skilled individuals who both exemplify and live out our Core Values. If you want to be a part of this exciting organization, then RHC has a place for you.
If you’re deadline-oriented and experienced in commercial construction or a related construction industry, here’s your opportunity to participate in ensuring safe project construction while meeting our high standards of quality. As a Construction Site Labourer, you will report to the Site Supervisor / Project Manager, and strive to provide the best client experience in all activities and tasks undertaken.
Our growing company offers exceptional potential for long-term career opportunity. Add your energy to ours and join the RHC team by submitting your cover letter and resume to hrinfo@rhcbuilds.ca. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.rhcbuilds.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a Construction Site Labourer, you will play a key role in our success as you:
- Follow and consistently demonstrate our company’s Core Values.
- Prepare building for next trade, as required, including cutting concrete, covering floors, scraping floors.
- Collect, and dispose of, debris at construction site on a daily basis, placing it in appropriate designated places, while ensuring compliance with waste recycling programs.
- Assist with cleaning and fine grading for concrete pours.
- Set up, maintain and tear down hoarding, fencing and safety rails.
- Attend all site safety meetings.
- Handle tarps during winter construction and to protect ongoing work from poor weather conditions.
- Set up and maintain temporary heat equipment.
- Ensure sites and work areas are clean and safe for the trades to work.
- Advise Site Supervisor on when to contact the garbage company for delivery and exchange of bins for interior and exterior cleaning.
- Ensure availability of temporary heat for rough-in and finishing trades.
- Handle shipping and ceceiving logistics on site under direction of Site Supervisor.
- Review, assess, and report any issues on safety to the Health & Safety Representative, or direct Supervisor, including ensuring protective gear is used/worn.
- Address any complaints or inquiries by referring trades, suppliers and consultants to Site Supervisor or Project Manager.
As a Construction Site Labourer, you will apply your:
- Commitment to our organization’s progressive culture, including our company Core Values.
- Experience in commercial construction, or related construction industry.
- Good organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to meet and complete tasks according to timelines/deadlines.
- Experience dealing with tools and machinery.
- Good communication skills – especially verbal.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Class G driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
Construction Site Technician (Handyperson), Cambridge, ON
Cambridge, Ontario
Change Your Career for the Better.
RHC is a proactive Construction and Design Management organization that takes a practical approach to the building process. From inception to occupancy, the strength and transparency of our integrated process develops smarter teams that deliver a better build, every time. We are looking for new team members that want to change the way buildings are designed and constructed.
We are proud to have been certified as Great Place to Work® Canada and named as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2019, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021 and Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2021, and we strive to employ highly skilled individuals who both exemplify and live out our Core Values. If you want to be a part of this exciting organization, then RHC has a place for you.
With several years’ commercial construction experience, and proficiency in carpentry, drywall, painting, and other trades functions, you’re ready to be an integral part of the RHC site construction team, and work collaboratively with other team members, as well as trades and suppliers. As a Construction Site Technician, you will report to the Site Supervisor / Project Manager.
Our growing company offers exceptional potential for long-term career opportunity. Add your energy to ours and join the RHC team by submitting your cover letter and resume to hrinfo@rhcbuilds.ca. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.rhcbuilds.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a Construction Site Technician (Handyperson), you will play a key role in our success as you:
- Follow and consistently demonstrate our company’s Core Values.
- Carry out general site duties, such as winter tarp handling, setting winter heat, general clean-up and disposal.
- Fix and eliminate deficiency items before Certification of Completion and Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs), including preparation for occupancy inspection.
- Coordinate repair of deficiency items listed on Certificate of Completion and Possession, with the Supervisor, before (and after) closing.
- Identify and assess construction deficiencies and perform repairs in a timely manner.
- Prepare for inspection by City for occupancy, insulation and framing.
- Perform drywall checkouts, as required.
- Ensure complete clean-up, inside and outside, prior to QA and PDI.
- Perform visual inspection to assess state of completion.
- Develop constructive and helpful working relationships.
- Perform rough carpentry (i.e., framing, backing, bulkheads, repairs).
- Install and repair millwork (hanging doors, installation of hardware, trim and build-outs).
- Perform repairs and finishing to fire assemblies, and finish assemblies (drywall detailing, sealants, fire caulking, fire stopping).
- Assist with layout work for footings, foundation walls, and partition lay-outs.
- Carry out general construction duties to prepare for transitions in work between trades.
- Carry out finishing work for interior assemblies (i.e., ceiling grids, partitions, doors/frames, conduit).
- Provide support functions to Site Supervisor and/or Assistant Site Supervisor, as required.
- Participate in Health and Safety enforcement, education, and practice.
- Communicate with the construction team in a clear, concise manner.
- Keep accurate, detailed timesheets and document issues that arise and forward to Supervisor.
- Open and/or close job sites, ensuring they are safe and secure.
- Possess and maintain own tools required to carry out scope of responsibilities.
- Travel, as needed, to job site locations, with some projects requiring working out-of-town for multiple days.
As a Construction Site Technician, you will apply your:
- Commitment to our organization’s progressive culture, including our company Core Values.
- Completion of high school education (desirable).
- Licensed Red Seal Carpenter, an asset
- Basic arithmetic skills are essential (for example, in taking measurements).
- Several years’ experience in commercial construction.
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated proficiency in, multiple trade functions such as carpentry, drywall, painting, etc., with knowledge of various tools and equipment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must have own tools.
- Must have ability to read and write in the English language at a basic level.
- Availability to work at various locations across the division.
- Working knowledge of blueprint reading.
- Computer literacy (an asset), i.e., Outlook, drawing plan readers, spreadsheets, and word processor.
- Valid class G driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.