Forum Asset Management – Project Manager, Real Estate Project Management

Location: Toronto

Overview of Forum:

Join us in delivering Extraordinary Outcomes™ through investment.

Forum is a leading investor, developer and asset manager operating across North America for 25 years. Our core purpose is to deliver Extraordinary Outcomes™ to our stakeholders. Forum is proud to have delivered in the top tier of alternative asset returns since 2002, while positively impacting over 10,600 lives. Our investment strategy is focused on infrastructure, private equity and real estate. The enterprise value of our assets under management currently exceeds $1.7 billion and our projects attract top-tier investors.

We invite you to join us as we continue to grow and build something great together. The Forum team is adaptable, agile and dynamic and we're committed to sustainable and responsible investing. Our people represent a diverse mix of cultural backgrounds and professional experiences, bringing together unique perspectives and skill sets that deliver growth to our stakeholders through innovation and thought leadership. Our cultural values uphold integrity, trust and transparency above all else. We know that in order to achieve Extraordinary Outcomes, we need to grow and support an Extraordinary team. If this sounds like something you align with, we want to meet you.

Position Overview:

Forum is seeking a Project Manager, Real Estate Project Management to play an impactful role within Forum's largest and growing platform – it's real estate business. With its focus on owning and developing (i) High turnover rental housing such as purpose built student accommodations and micro-units (ii) Self-storage facilities and (iii) Commercial assets secured by credit tenant leases — Forum's real estate business is poised for growth notwithstanding the challenging macro environment.

Reporting to the Director, Real Estate Project Management, the Project Manager will develop and execute plans of project feasibility, business plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring the successful delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a key role in developing project feasibility, business plans, budgets and schedules for prospective projects
• Responsible for all the delivery of the project scope, schedule and budget
• Support leadership with JV relationships where partners are the lead developer through effective oversight and relationship management
• Oversee and manage project teams (inc. constructors, architects, engineers, ) throughout the lifecycle of a project (design development through to closeout)
• Support selections of, negotiations with, and oversight of general contractors/construction managers
• Track all costs from inception to conclusion and report on profitability and any budget/schedule variances
• Work closely with team members and decision-makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery and to mitigate project risk

Candidate Profile

• 5-10 years of experience as a Project Manager with experience managing medium to large ground up residential construction projects. Exposure to adaptive re-use projects is considered an asset, but is not necessary
• BSc/BA in engineering, building science, or relevant field considered an asset
• PMP, LEED AP or equivalent certification an asset
• Knowledge of MS Project is required
• Experience with BIM 360 is an asset and AutoCAD is required
• Experience with Procore is an asset.
• Excellent budgeting and scheduling skills
• Experience managing and supervising staff
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• A clear and direct communication style and strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Focused, strong work ethic and excels in an environment of accountability
• A team player with leadership abilities and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial drive to contribute to a growing business
• Track record of extracurricular and community involvement

Should your skills and experience match the requirements of this position, and you wish to engage in our recruiting process, please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know.