Build your career at Plan A

Job description: 

• Immediate superior: Operations Director
• Subordinate: 6
• Schedule: 40 hrs/week
• Hiring date: Immediately

Position summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Property Manager is responsible for managing a residential property portfolio, contributing to cost estimating activities for maintenance and repairs and ensuring that the buildings under his/her responsibility are properly maintained. In addition, the Manager will be expected to participate in the improvement of processes and procedures within the building management operations.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, follows up on activities and effectively utilizes available resources in order to achieve the Company’s objectives;
• Participate in the planning of material resources required for minor repairs and refurbishments of units;
• Organize and manage the execution of minor repairs and work;
• Maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules;
• Supervise the execution of major subcontracts related to repair work;
• Conduct regular building walk-throughs;
• Produce maintenance records, contract costs and ensure compliance with budgets;
• Negotiate the best contractual conditions and prepare related documents (purchase orders; estimates);
• Actively participate in the improvement of processes and monitoring of operations management;
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets.

Requirements

• College diploma in an appropriate field of study (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Renovation, Building Management) or in a field directly related to the position. An undergraduate degree is an asset;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in supervision and management of work and repairs in residential and commercial buildings of various sizes;
• Master the concepts of operations follow-up and be able to propose improvements to them;
• Master the MS Office suite tools.

SKills and qualities sought

• Possess a sense of responsibility, organization and priorities;
• Analytical thinking with strong planning, prioritization and execution skills;
• Be able to implement effective and well-documented management and monitoring tools;
• Is comfortable in interpersonal relations ;
• Good command of French and English, both oral and written.

Means of transportation

• Possess a car and a valid driver’s license.

If you are interested in this position, please send your application to Joe Nachef: jnachef@plan-a.ca

Choosing Plan A for your next career step is more than just a change of job, it’s an invitation to become an integral part of a revolution in real estate development!

As a Coordinator at Plan A, you’ll be the catalyst for ambitious projects. Guided by the Pre-Development Director, your contribution will be crucial in every phase of the projects, in symbiosis with a multidisciplinary team, to make excellence a reality.

PLAN A REWARDS YOUR COMMITMENT AND TALENT WITH MORE THAN JUST A SALARY

• Motivating remuneration: Wrap yourself up for a salary that not only recognizes your value, but propels you to the peak of your potential.
• Assured security: Rely on a group insurance program, because your peace of mind is essential to our shared success.
• Unlimited growth: Grow with us thanks to 100% paid training and professional dues. At Plan A, investing in your future is cementing our common future.
• Balance: Enjoy 5 sick/personal days a year to recharge your batteries, because your well-being is the cornerstone of our collective success.
• Inspiring impact: Embrace the opportunity to make your mark on the industry, by participating in projects that redraw the contours of innovation and creativity.
• Your well-being at the heart of our priorities: Enjoy a variety of snacks every day, as well as quality coffee and espresso, offered free of charge in our offices to energize your working day.

YOUR EXCITING MISSION AT THE HEART OF THE TEAM

• Orchestrate the design and management of our real estate projects, overseeing every detail from genesis to construction launch.
• Conduct due diligence on acquisitions with an expert eye.
• Plays an essential role in assisting our team of professionals, proposing innovative solutions and alternative methods, always respecting budgets and deadlines.
• Ensure seamless coordination of plans between the various professionals, while maintaining Plan A’s high quality standards.
• Be a passionate ambassador of our company’s visions and goals.
• Keep meticulous track of development statistics, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate applications for municipal and ministerial authorizations.
• Prepares tender documents with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactively carry out all tasks and responsibilities essential to your role.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE – EXPERTISE AT PLAN A

• Responsibility and organization: You have a keen sense of responsibility, a talent for organizing tasks efficiently and an ability to prioritize, ensuring impeccable, methodical management of every project.
• Analysis and problem-solving: With exceptional analytical and synthesizing skills, you approach every challenge with a strategic perspective, untangling complexities with critical thinking and innovative solutions.
• Project management: Your rigor and mastery of project management tools enable you to lead with precision and efficiency, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Interpersonal skills: You excel in communication and collaboration, building strong, lasting relationships and contributing to a positive, productive work environment.
• Teamwork: Your ability to work harmoniously as part of a team is essential, making your individual contribution while valuing the collective to achieve common goals.
• Language skills: An excellent command of French, both spoken and written, is essential, and knowledge of English is a valuable asset, enabling you to communicate effectively in a multilingual context.

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED AT PLAN A

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field (Architecture, Engineering, etc.)
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des architectes du Québec or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• At least one (1) year’s experience in a similar position
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Knowledge of MS Project (an asset)

COME AND WRITE YOUR OWN STORY WITH US. WELCOME TO PLAN A.

Plan A is a diversified real estate portfolio of over 3,500 housing units and 1 million square feet of industrial space for rent. Our commitment to innovation and growth is currently reflected in the design and construction of 2,500 new housing units and an additional 1 million square feet of industrial space to provide affordable, quality space for our customers.

As a Project Manager at Plan A, you will be responsible for the preservation and improvement of our real estate assets. Under the supervision of the Construction Director, you will take charge of various renovation, improvement and maintenance projects across our existing property portfolio. Your technical expertise, rigor, sense of coordination and desire to plan interventions at the best possible cost will be essential to guarantee the success of your many projects.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Group insurance program
• 2 weeks’ vacation and 5 sick days/person
• Training and professional dues 100% paid by Plan A
• A variety of snacks including free coffee and espresso at our offices

GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and identify building issues to determine the scope of work or solutions to be implemented;
• Collaborate with Operations and building teams to identify, plan and execute solutions to problems;
• Develop, implement and ensure compliance with a systems maintenance program by the operations department;
• Take charge of major repairs and refurbishments;
• Mandate and coordinate the professionals and other parties required to develop a solution and implement it;
• Provide recommendations regarding work to be carried out, solutions to be applied and ensure follow-up;
• Supervise and control the preparation of plans & specifications and tender documents;
• Carry out tender requests, analysis, negotiations and prepare contract documents with contractors;
• Prepare project budgets and schedules;
• Monitor work and ensure compliance with plans & specifications and applicable standards;
• Assist the team of professionals or contractors by proposing innovative solutions and alternative methods to meet budgets and deadlines;
• Perform administrative follow-up (PO, invoicing, receipt follow-up, etc.);
• All other related tasks and responsibilities.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Thoroughness
• Organizational skills
• Excellent management of priorities and unforeseen events
• Ability to work on several files at once
• Good communicator
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Strong negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an undergraduate university degree in engineering (building, civil, mechanical or other relevant field);
• Candidate to the engineering profession (CPI) or in the process of becoming one;
• 0 to 1 year experience in a similar position (internships are considered as part of recognized work experience);
• Fluency in spoken and written French;
• Fluency in English (an asset);
• Proficiency in MS Office suite;
• Knowledge of MS Project (an asset).

COME AND WRITE YOUR OWN STORY WITH US.