Dedicated Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of overseeing and managing residential construction projects from conception to completion. Skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including suppliers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, site supervisors, city staff, building departments, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Passionate about driving initiatives to create healthier communities, including modular housing solutions to address the affordable housing crisis. •Successfully managed a variety of residential construction projects, including renovations, legal second suite creation, and social impact projects.•Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and schedules, ensuring alignment with company objectives and client expectations.•Managed project budgets effectively, monitoring costs and implementing strategies to address budget variances while maintaining profitability.•Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards, conducting regular inspections and collaborating closely with supervisors and foremen to uphold quality expectations.•Established and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, including building departments, trades, clients, suppliers, engineers/architects, and city/county staff.•Identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes.•Managed permitting processes and maintained compliance with local building codes and regulations.•Acted as a representative of the company, attending events and meetings and speaking on behalf of Community Builders as required.

• Plan, prioritize and schedule low rise construction projects in order to develop a comprehensive construction management program and meet organizational timelines • Review design documents and construction contract/procurement documents at key stages to ensure they are constructible and enforceable • Provide input to reduce project costs and minimize the potential for disruptive delays and claims to complete Work on time, within budget, and to a level of quality requisite for each undertaking • Identify potential claims risk in contract documents and provide recommended revisions, as well as construction risks, mitigation strategies • Participate and assist in the field review of the proposed construction site at the design stage to ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently • Liaise with other Directors, Managers, and with other Authorities in the design and construction phases • Participate in the review of departmental processes and procedures and recommending changes based on experience and lessons learned • Steer the project(s) through design, permits and construction phases to deliver on time and on budget • Create, update, and manage all construction and production analysis spreadsheets based on sitings, sales and closing dates • Monitor and manage the building permit process to improve processing time • Assist with scopes of work and the tendering process • Manage the preparation, issuance and approval of Variance Purchase Orders (VPO’s) and completions • Review and approve all extras/upgrades and colour charts for Construction • Other duties as assigned

*Responsible for all phases (planning, scheduling and managing) of the design and construction process for high end custom homes and Muskoka Cottages. *Plan and schedule timelines, track deliverables, monitor progress, prepare regular updates for projects ranging from $3million to $30 million. *Review design documents and construction contract/procurement documents at key stages to ensure they are constructible and enforceable. *Coordinates the efforts of all parties involved in a project, including design team members, general contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and end-users.*Review design and deliverables for quality control.*Manage project budget, progress billings and prepare and present regular updates to Project Team and Clients.*Liaise between owner, consultant and subcontractors.*Negotiate and document trade contract changes to manage risk and ensure project success.*An intimate understanding of Contract Documents | Scope of Work | Design.*Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with unique project environments and found creative solutions to keep project running. *Developed scope, schedule and budget for new builds, while managing architects, contractors and vendors.

Responsible for conducting thorough analysis of tender drawings and specifications, preparing detailed and accurate quantity takeoffs of both commercial and residential projects ranging from $50,000 to $5 million.* Providing accurate bids for tenders, and budgets for potential and awarded project work to meet or exceed the Company's expectations* Perform all functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Company's values and beliefs* Respond to internal and external client inquiries for costing of project work* Undertake estimates ranging from Residential/retail to Industrial to Commercial and Highrise * Successfully bid Highrise tenders from 6 to 30+ stories* Prepare detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs and visit potential work sites as required* Undertake pre-construction development, including project scope and identify the associated risks/issues* Undertake conceptual estimates based on space plans, preliminary drawings and scopes of work* Communicate effectively with Owners, Architects and Supplier's in a professional manner to develop relationships and ensure repeat business* Identify scope changes, if any, between “issued for construction” drawings and “tender” package drawings* Be a resource for Project Managers and Office Staff as the construction of a project progresses* Delegate work to Estimating team * Review & negotiate contracts on the owner’s behalf* Meet with clients and recommend products and/or services* Source suppliers, negotiate purchasing including issuance of purchase orders

Responsible for estimating and managing several commercial and institutional building construction projects simultaneously located throughout the greater Toronto area, as well, acting as Health and Safety Representative for the company. *Client interface and ensuring client satisfaction.*Developing detailed means and methods estimates.*Creating, updating and enforcing project schedules. *Coordinating project meetings.*Keeping project records and documents.*Managing project cost and change orders.*Physically inspecting projects to monitor progress and compliance with project standards. *Preparing accurate job costing and estimation, ensuring target margins are met.*Attending site meetings/job locations with owners, clients, project managers, designers and subcontractors.*Providing leadership in Health and Safety, by ensuring the company health and safety policies and procedures are followed.*Delivering exceptional customer service to clients, general contractors, and property managers.*Participating in providing estimates for tenders and change orders.*Submitting invoices to owners/clients in a timely fashion.*Accurately measuring and calculating materials and labor to complete projects.*Maintaining relationships with existing customers, while continuously building new relationships with new customers.*Proactive in resolving customer service issues.*Providing written estimates with scope of work to clients.*Preparing quantity take-offs from working or design drawings.*Works independently or with other estimators to produce accurate estimates of materials and labour required for a project.*Contacts and assembles pricing from material suppliers and Subcontractors*Attends tender site meetings

Act as Lead Project Manager and central point of communication for Interior Design projects. Identify client needs while coaching and guiding new designers. Also to ensure both budget and timelines were met. *Act as mediator between client and designer.*Oversee and advise designers regarding drawing and design quality, customer needs and city permit regulations.*Ensure ongoing success with designers by arranging training sessions, developing and implementing procedures and protocols to perform more effectively. *Create detailed drawings based on clients requests. *Generated and nurtured industry relationships with suppliers and Trades.*Negotiate contracts. *Project Scheduling, estimating and ordering of goods and services.

Personally consulted and contributed to the launch of several small businesses. Acted as a community leader in creating a thriving small business community through networking and informational seminars as well as guest speaking. *Advised and trained clients on marketing, sales, and business operation principles; guided them through the licensing process.*Coordinated consultant services; administered contracts, and ensured conformity with government regulations.*Facilitated market analysis, supervised assigned projects, and established budgetary controls..

Created “Scratch Fresh Foods” concept; then designed, renovated, and rehabbed the restaurant to create inviting space* Handled all aspects of business, including product formulation /development, customer service, sales, marketing, promotions, website design, and social media coordination.* Focused on customer relations to build customer base both offline and online. * Through creative and strategic marketing, built customer base to several hundreds in a few short months.* Facilitated social marketing and event planning; built Facebook Fans/Followers from 1 to over 1700 in a less than 6 months.* Developed a unique marketing plan for each business partner to align the most efficient resources to acquire a total solution offering based on individual resources and growth strategies* Identified objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short-term and long-term sales and earnings.* Used consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections, build relationships and turn cold canvassing into sales.* Exceeded quarterly targets by at least 20% by prompt and effective attention to all of the customers’ needs and kept their goals in line with the day-to-day activities.* Continuously demonstrated high-level strategic planning and problem solving skills.