At Durwest, our primary asset is our people and our goal is to help build careers and personal growth by way of education, mentoring and opportunity therefore we always want to hear from talented career-minded professionals.
Durwest offers a proactive and collaborative management style and has a proven track record of providing the leadership necessary to build a cohesive team. Our success is demonstrated through recurring business, over multiple Commercial Building Awards, and unparalleled staff engagement and focus.
Durwest is a progressive employer and supports its staff members for career growth and development to achieve a high level of professional standards. The comprehensive remuneration package for staff includes a competitive salary, employer supported training and education and among the best extended benefit packages in the industry.
Please submit your application, and if there is a fit we will be in touch!
Current Career Opportunities include (details below):
- Estimator/ Project Director – Victoria, BC
- Construction Manager – Victoria, BC
- Administrative Assistant / Receptionist – Victoria BC
Estimator/ Project Director (Full-Time)
Candidate:
Durwest is in search of an Estimator/ Project Director who will form part of the project and construction management team managing a group of construction managers while also providing estimating experience and mentorship. The Estimator/ Project Director will be directly responsible for the overall estimating function of the firm while also overseeing the execution and coordination of project and construction management projects from concept to completion ensuring the needs and expectation of both the company and client are achieved.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record as an experienced estimator of early conceptual estimating capabilities in addition to detailed estimates with a construction manager or general contractor. Estimating experience with an emphasis in institutional, multi-unit residential and commercial construction projects with a value up to $50 million +/-. Experience in managing teams in a Project Management and Construction Management capacity in the commercial, residential and institutional sectors would be significant asset. The position will appeal to an individual who is seeking a senior leadership position in the construction industry
Critical Expectations:
- Ability to initiate and guide Construction Managers on project estimates at the conceptual design stages through to full working drawing stages
- Ability to manage a group of Construction Managers working on various projects with unique challenges and expectations
- Strong mentorship skills and a strong desire to share knowledge throughout both the field and office
- Oversee and be responsible for construction projects to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the design, budget and schedule
- Ability to effectively procure, manage, lead and challenge a project team of Architects and Consultants
- Ability to think critically, solve problems and work with others to obtain the team orientated goals and results of our projects
- Deploy creativity and problem solving skills when unexpected issues arise specific to a project
- Proactively and effectively communicate with clients to ensure clarity of project status, anticipated challenges, and other important updates
Qualifications:
- 20 years of prior experience in project or construction management or related delivery models on various types of projects including experience in the preconstruction phase for preparation of budgets, schedules and value engineering
- In-depth knowledge of construction building methods, materials, mechanical and electrical systems, drawing coordination, specifications, building codes, procurement procedures and contracts
- Proficient with software such as Microsoft office products and others
- Ability to effectively manage time, responsibilities and priorities including staff members that report to you
- Effective client management in each stage of the construction management lifecycle
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills –verbal, written and presentation
- Proven experience in successfully working with a consultant team and various subtrades
- Building Technology or Professional Designation preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Excellent comprehensive benefits package including dental, optical and medical
- Company matched RSP
- Potential long term equity opportunities
- Relocation assistance if required
Applications:
Interested applicants should forward cover letter, detailed resume and references in confidence to:
Devon Kray
Vice President, Business Development
Durwest Construction Management Inc.
301-4400 Chatterton Way
Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
Email: devonk@durwest.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected as part of the shortlisting process will be contacted
Construction Manager (Full-Time)
Candidate:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading and managing construction projects in the commercial, residential and institutional sectors. This valued member of the team will be responsible for the Construction Management administration from conception to completion which will include cost control, project scheduling, reporting and site coordination. Position will appeal to an individual seeking long-term employment with opportunities for career advancement.
Critical Expectations:
- Effective client management in each stage of the construction management life cycle
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills –verbal, written and presentation
- Excellent understanding of construction both technically and contractually.
- Base knowledge of construction estimating
- Ability to prepare scopes of work, work plans, construction schedules and budgets
- Evaluate design drawings and constructability approaches for best solutions for the client
- Oversee document flow for quality, compliance, insurance and warranties
- Regular reporting on project status and decisions to specific stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Minimum construction management experience of 3-5 years on various type projects including experience in the preconstruction phase.
- Strong technical skills and an established base of industry contacts
- Proven experience in successfully working with a consultant team and various subtrades.
- Building Technology or Professional Designation preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Excellent comprehensive benefits package including dental, optical and medical
- Company matched RSP
- Employer supported training and education
Applications:
Interested applicants should forward cover letter, detailed resume and references in confidence to:
Devon Kray
Vice President, Business Development
Durwest Construction Management Inc.
301-4400 Chatterton Way
Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
Email: devonk@durwest.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected as part of the shortlisting process will be contacted
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST (Part-Time)
Durwest Construction Management is looking for an energetic, driven individual to fill a part time position as an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. Ideally the position will operate from 9am to 3pm, however we are flexible with hours. Durwest has a great working atmosphere, competitive wages and top of the line benefits available after 3 months.
General
- The Administrative Assistant is an integral member of the project team that is responsible for support to all Durwest personnel, while coordinating office operations
- The successful applicant will be required to adhere to all company policies as outlined in the company personnel policy manual with respect to procedures, conduct, safety, etc.
- Encouraged to communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude
Office Administration
- Answering phones and directing calls and walk in traffic
- Maintain and ordering office supplies
- Maintain stock of office groceries
- Copy machine – maintenance, ink, billings etc
- Sorting daily mail, outgoing mail, couriers, faxes
- Preparation and printing of drawings, transmittals, letters, labels
- Maintain archive records for project files and drawings
- Staff meeting minutes
- Update Durwest contacts database
- Plan, schedule and confirm meetings
- General support for DCM business activities (ICBA, travel coordination, lunches, etc)
- Assisting with DCM social events
- Bi-annual recycle runs to destroy old electronics, broken/old office equipment
- Staff Business Cards
Project Administration
- Contract administration
- Prepare, issue and track letters of intent, trade contracts and trade contractor emergency forms
- Purchasing of contract seals from Construction Association
- Ordering and tracking of drawings in coordination with Project Coordinators
- Set up meetings as requested by the Project Managers
- Assist Project Managers/Coordinators with collecting, compiling and preparing maintenance manuals, warranty materials, product data summaries and close out materials
- Drawing Management
- Maintenance of drawing summaries, filing drawings to ensure complete records
- Organization of closet/downstairs/storage rooms files & drawings
- Organize/simplify archived master drawings and files lists
- Destroy archived files older than 7-10 years annually
Accounting Administration
- Cheque distribution to trades and suppliers
- Copy cheques, confirm amounts, distribute to trade/supplier
- Tracking requirements for Statutory Declarations, WorksafeBC clearance letters, Holdbacks accounts
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected as part of the shortlisting process will be contacted
Interested applicants for Administrative Assistant / Receptionist can send their resume (with references) to:
Devon Kray
Vice President, Business Development
Durwest Construction Management Inc.
301-4400 Chatterton Way
Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
Email: devonk@durwest.com
