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OPPORTUNITY PROFILE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

CONTENTS

THE ORGANIZATION THE WESTSTONE GROUP 1

THE OPPORTUNITY SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 2

Scope of Duties 2

THE PERSON 4

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 4

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience 5

Competencies and Personal Characteristics 5

COMPENSATION 6

CONTACT 6

the right people

THE WESTSTONE GROUP | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

The WestStone Group - Senior Project Manager 1 | Page

THE ORGANIZATION THE WESTSTONE GROUP

With 25 years of local and international expertise, The WestStone Group is a highly accredited real estate devel-

oper and builder of residential and commercial properties across Greater Vancouver, primarily in South Surrey,

Central City, and Langley. Specializing in high-rise and low-rise condominiums and townhomes, WestStone has

earned a reputation for its innovative attention to architecture and design, focusing on providing building qual-

ity, and an appealing aesthetic for all of its properties and developments.

Dedicated to creating superb live-work-play communities for professionals that are seamlessly blended into

established neighborhoods, WestStone believes in thoughtful planning and the perfect placement of its

projects in each community. With project design aimed at optimum livability and maximizing real estate profit-

ability, WestStone is increasing high value inventory acquisitions in desirable neighbourhoods, and is actively

involved in developing Surrey’s new City Centre as well as the newly-approved Official Community Plan zone in

White Rock.

WestStone is responsible for several award-winning projects. ULTRA, a 40-storey residential tower, is part of

WestStone’s nine-acre West Village complex in Surrey, a master-planned community comprised of several high

rise towers, low-rise multi-family buildings, townhomes, and street-level retail and commercial businesses.

WestStone also received accolades for their three-phase condo project in Calgary, River Grand Estates, a low-

rise residential complex of 201 units spanning an entire city block across from the Calgary Stampede that

blends the best of urban living with the quaintness of a European village. WestStone is also nearing completion

of the EVOLVE project, a 40-storey, 406-unit high-rise condo tower, with commercial space to include their

new corporate office location, with estimated occupancy in late 2018.

Enjoying over two decades of growth, WestStone has evolved into a leading real estate developer in Western

Canada, focused on the Surrey market within the Lower Mainland, as well as Arizona. Focused on meeting the

needs of its community partners, WestStone offers a strong diversification of developments encompassing

residential, commercial, retail, rental, educational, and community-oriented open concept green spaces.

To learn more, please visit The Weststone Group’s website.

"innovative attention to architecture and design made a big impact in the fairly traditional

Calgary marketplace and he produced an award

In parallel with its expansion into the US marketplace, WestStone also commenced devel-

opments in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia. Initially building single

homes in the Fraser Valley, WestStone moved forward to complete many award winning

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cel of land in Surrey,

and future Performing Arts Centre, the SkyTrain rapid transit system and both Simon Fraser

and Kwantlen Polytechnic Universities. This new emerging City Centre is designated as

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http://www.weststonegroup.com/


THE OPPORTUNITY SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

The Senior Project Manager (“SPM”) will help to manage many key aspects of the construction process for

various projects throughout the WestStone portfolio. The SPM will also work with WestStone’s senior project

management team regarding estimating, scheduling, tendering, procurement, constructability analysis, and

cash flow schedules. Responsible for effective project management and oversight, the SPM will ensure strategic

and cost-effective decision-making in the construction of low, mid, and high-rise residential buildings and

commercial space, primarily in the Surrey market.

This is an exciting opportunity to join WestStone’s team during a period of significant growth and to make an

impact within a dynamic company.

Scope of Duties

The SPM has the following core accountabilities:

• Manages the overall construction process for all assigned development projects at WestStone;

• Collaborates with the company’s senior management team on cost-effective estimating, scheduling,

tendering, and project procurement;

• Conducts feasibility studies and oversees and updates proformas, making recommendations to satisfy

project profitability objectives;

• Prepares preliminary cost estimates for assigned projects; manages cash flow schedules;

• Negotiates, reviews, and approves consultant contract documents in the tendering process, monitoring

their work and approving payments and change orders;


• Coordinates project construction requirements to align with design specifications, prior to tendering;

• Coordinates with general and sub-contractors during construction; conducts site meetings to resolve

discrepancies;

• Controls project contingency expenditures and manages inspection of completed work; establishes

deficiencies lists; approves payment of final holdbacks;

• Oversees contractor warranty items;

• Responsible for the preparation of financial and project status reporting to senior management; and

• Keeps up-to-date on new development and construction concepts through attendance at conferences,

seminars, courses, and other professional activities.


THE PERSON

The Senior Project Manager should be a refined leader who is experienced with the complexities of the real

estate development and construction industry. Possessing an inclusive and collaborative leadership style, as

well as a solid understanding of the industry’s frameworks of governance, the PM will build relationships with

both internal staff and external consultants by creating a true team environment, leveraging the considerable

strength and expertise that exists within the organization. The SPM should also be decisive, possessing

sufficient business acumen and political savvy to advance WestStone’s goals in the realm of real estate

development, construction, and property management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Building construction management background, ideally in various categories of the multi-family residential

sector, as well as quantity surveying, estimating, scheduling, tendering, and project procurement experience

for a mix of construction projects;

• Team lead experience in a mix of low/high-rise developments; familiar with rezoning, permitting, and

design processes;

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with

diverse groups of stakeholders; detail-oriented, with excellent strategic and analytical skills;

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented; and

• A proven understanding of the importance of project confidentiality.


Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the multi-family build-

ing construction sector; and

• Local market knowledge and an established

industry network, dealing with contractors and

sub-contractors.

Competencies and Personal Characteristics

Leadership - Achieves desired organizational results

by encouraging and supporting the contribution of

others; a proactive and positive team player who acts

with a sense of urgency and leads by example; sets

and communicates clear goals.

Communication – Clearly presents written and verbal

information and writes with clarity and purpose;

communicates effectively in both positive as well as

negative circumstances; listens well.

Accountable – Holds self and others accountable for

responsibilities; focuses on results and measuring

attainment of outcomes in a business focus.

Technical Understanding – Has a strong estimating

and scheduling background.

Strategic – Develops/implements a plan in support of

organizational strategic direction. Demonstrates an

understanding of the link between job responsibilities

and overall organizational goals.

Integrity and Honesty – Demonstrates a resolute

commitment to and respect for the rules and core

values of the organization, setting an example of

professionalism and ethical propriety.

Creativity and Innovation – Develops new project

insights and questions conventional approaches;

encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and

implements new, cutting edge programs/processes.

Effective Working Relationships – Treats colleagues

and staff with respect; resolves conflicts respectfully

and in a timely manner, negotiates effectively, and

provides effective feedback to colleagues/employees.

Influential and Collaborative – Has an honest, open,

consistent approach to working with others; possesses

strong relationship and interpersonal skills, with the

ability to build relationships and develop/maintain

partnerships, obtaining stakeholder agreement.

Client-Focused – Anticipates, responds, and attends

to the needs of clients and internal/external stake-

holders; keeps the client interests as paramount.


COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary, performance incen-

tive program, and employee benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Andrew Philip or Tony Kirschner

DAVIES PARK EXECUTIVE SEARCH

#880—609 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5

Phone: (604) 688-8422

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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