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President and Leadership Team
Overview
The Naikoon family of businesses are leaders in residential construction, committed to innovation and sustainable practices. We are embarking on an exciting new venture to expand our prefabrication operations, aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality in housing delivery. As we embark on this journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead the execution of this initiative.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Coordination of technical and construction teams
- While technical knowledge of construction or manufacturing processes is beneficial, it is not necessarily a prerequisite, and candidates with a diverse range of skills and experiences will be considered.
- Lead the setup and operation of prefabrication systems in collaboration with Naikoon’s technical and construction teams.
- Ensure seamless coordination and communication between various teams involved in the prefabrication process.
- Oversee the development and implementation of technical specifications and quality standards to ensure the production of high-quality prefabricated timber elements.
- Collaborate with Naikoon’s installation and assembly experts to deliver high-quality sustainable housing units, ensuring best practices are captured and documented for continuous improvement.
2. Organization of training and capacity-building program
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for teams involved in prefabrication operations.
- Coordinate education and housing delivery partners as they establish training initiatives aimed at building capacity in prefabrication techniques.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to optimize outcomes.
3. Project management
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure the successful execution of the prefabrication expansion project.
- Identify and mitigate risks and obstacles that may impact project delivery.
- Provide regular progress reports to the CEO and leadership team, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
4. Project partner engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with housing delivery partners to ensure they have everything they need to be fully engaged in the housing delivery process.
- Liaise with external partners, including local communities, suppliers, subcontractors, and training providers, to facilitate collaboration and alignment with project goals.
5. Expansion planning
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop a strategic roadmap for expanding prefabrication operations beyond the Lower Mainland to other regions of British Columbia.
- Coordinate market research and analysis to provide feedback from housing delivery partners to identify opportunities and challenges in target regions, and to inform expansion strategies and decision-making.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in project management, coordination, communication and creativity, with proven ability to manage complex projects, work with interdisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality outcomes within specified timelines and budgets.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong leadership, writing and communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams, prepare, and review technical guides and resources, represent the Naikoon brand effectively and deliver a top-quality experience for all project partners.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Familiarity with prefabrication, manufacturing and the construction industry is an asset (though not a requirement).
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package in the range of $90,000 – $150,000 based on experience.
- Opportunity to work on an innovative project with a leading player in the construction industry.
- Career development and growth opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Application process
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to careers@naikoon.ca. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Naikoon is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
People love Naikoon because we’re different. Every day we come to work looking to revolutionize what a construction form can be–and what construction can achieve.
We’re a dynamic team of talented, passionate individuals. Everything we achieve, we achieve together. And we have a lot of fun doing it.
With roots stretching back to Masset, Haida Gwaii, today we’re based out of our light and airy headquarters in Lower Lonsdale with views across to downtown Vancouver.
Help us take the next step
With major new projects in the pipeline, Naikoon is entering a period of growth. A pioneer in values-driven construction, we’re already driving new standards in energy-efficiency, mass timber, prefabrication, and virtual construction.
Now, we’re looking to become a beacon for change – and we need an experienced Senior Project Manager for Commercial+ projects to join our team. The role of the Senior Project Manager is to continually monitor the project through exceptional quality, sophisticated process, and skilled performance. Ensuring Naikoon’s three strategic objectives are met: satisfied employees, satisfied clients, and satisfied shareholders.
Senior Construction Project Manager will be accountable for:
- Project, construction, and business outcomes
- Project planning and execution
- Resource and capacity management
- Contracts and purchasing
- Stakeholder satisfaction in a direct client-facing role
- Mentoring, training, and coaching
- Predicting, inspecting, and reporting
- Policy and process Followed by ALL (FBA)
- QA/QC FBA
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in managing a commercial construction projects
- Post-Secondary Education (Diploma or Degree) in a construction related field
- Experience with mass timber and prefabricated structures is an asset
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing and leading people, department operations, managing budgets, and leading, managing and growing a strong team
- Proven track record to plan and execute commercial projects on time and on budget
- Demonstrated financial management skills, communication skills and organizational skills
- Ability to utilize or learn technology as required: Google Workspace, Buildertrend, BIM Software (Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp)
- PMP Certification (would be an asset)
- Diploma or Degree in Architecture or Engineering (would be an asset)
Intrigued? Email careers@naikoon.ca with your CV and a letter stating why you’re excited by this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit. We look forward to hearing from you.
We seek out the collaborators and problem solvers. The ones who check their ego at the door and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. Who’d rather have a conversation than let an issue sit unresolved. The ones who aspire to greatness, but don’t pack it in when they hit a snag. They smile broadly, and often. They say hello, and offer their help. They’re talented, and ready to work.
These are our people. And we’re always looking for more to join us.
Culture
Our culture is defined by our values. They trickle down and bubble up, across project sites and in the office, through our conversations and in our actions.
Happy We love what we do.
Honest We deal in facts.
Inspired We are excited.
Committed We get it done.
Collaborative We are team players.
Do our values resonate with you? If yes, we want to hear from you.
Ready to jump in?
Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@naikoon.ca. Qualified applicants will be contacted by phone or email to schedule an interview.