Job title: Manager, Retail Construction
Company: Canadian Tire
Job description: What you’ll do
Join our dynamic team as the Manager of Retail Construction, a high-profile role that will report to the Associate Vice-President of Construction & Design. In this exciting position, you’ll be leading, motivating, supporting, and training a team of Project Managers, external consultants, and general contractors to excel in all aspects of design, execution, and construction while delivering top-notch customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. You will also play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the processes that enable efficient scaling and execution of projects for our Retail Construction team.
Oversee all facets of high-profile building development initiatives, encompassing design, construction, budget control, and operational requirements, while promoting project management best practices. You’ll also ensure that Project Managers maintain our high standards and take the lead on select high-priority or complex projects when necessary.
Develop Project Managers and support staff, reviewing technical deliverables to align results with construction pipeline and stakeholder expectations. Maintain standards for project meetings and approvals, following up on action items with team members.
Provide constructive feedback, mentorship, and structure for the team with a focus on process improvement and execution.
Collaborate with the Real Estate and Development team during the site acquisition, layout/design, and municipal approval phases of projects.
Oversee the design of all aspects of Canadian Tire Retail (& ancillary brands) construction projects in Ontario, ensuring compliance with project metrics and corporate design standards, with an emphasis on high value and functionality.
Manage planning and scheduling functions, establishing project milestone dates.
Handle the hiring of consultants/engineers for design drawings and specifications.
Procure all approvals and permits from relevant authorities.
Lead the preparation of tender packages, review bid submissions, and prepare contracts.
Make site visits and engage external resources as needed to manage project quality, schedule, and budget.
Provide project status updates to senior management and stakeholders.
What you bring
A minimum of 10 years+ of direct and progressive experience in retail/commercial (ICI) construction and design leadership.
Experience working in large owner-operator organizations or as an owner’s representative, navigating complex processes and internal stakeholders.
Willingness to travel 2-3 days per week and work beyond regular hours.
Must have a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
Strong financial, business, and process acumen, with exceptional organizational skills.
Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management.
Superior interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence.
Expert-level knowledge and experience in the design and construction industry.
Excellent time management, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Project Management software, Microsoft Office, Excel, and project scheduling tools.
Hybrid
At Canadian Tire we work flexibility embracing ‘Hybrid’ whereby individuals utilize a combination of working at a CTC campus and or virtually in service of outcomes. Determined by managers, decisions around work location will be made based on business and team needs and grounded in a desire to support individual well-being and personal needs. Our goal is to empower teams and individuals to make the right decisions for them, and we expect that to look different for everyone.
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About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there’s a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
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Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:05:05 GMT
