BRUNO GROUP OF COMPANIES

Full-time; permanent

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team and lead the financial operations across our expanding group of companies.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, The Financial Controller will lead, manage, and hold accountable the finance team.  The role oversees all financial services, ensuring accurate, compliant reporting and sound financial practices, while developing financial policies, procedures, and controls. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare construction draws, coordinating with owners, project managers and surveyors.

• Ensure the integrity of financial records, compliancy with legislation, regulations, and policies.

• Lead the development of financial reports, analysis, and cash flow management.

• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and manage treasury functions.

• Manage financial operations including Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, and General Ledger processes.

• Oversee payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

• Lead a team of finance staff.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Participate on leadership teams for Bruno Builders, Black + Bru, and Sidewalk RED.

• Stay current with industry trends, accounting standards, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• CPA designation required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting/financial administration.

• Proven leadership in managing and mentoring finance teams.

• Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• High attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.

• Knowledge in construction and/or property accounting is an asset.

• Experience with Sage 100 Contractor and Procore is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits

• Company events

• Dental care

• Discounted or free food

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• RRSP match

• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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Full-time; permanent

We are currently looking for a Property Manager to join our small, nimble, and talented property management team at Sidewalk.

Our ideal candidate is a human swiss army knife with a commitment to quality. We highly value work experience and formal educational qualifications—and there is no certification that is not an asset—but the most important virtue you must possess to be stand out as a valuable contributor is an ambition to challenge yourself by stepping outside your comfort zone and taking on challenges that test your limits and expand your horizons. A smiling face, a get-it-done attitude, a details freak that doesn’t shy away from a happy hour drink on Friday for a week-well-done.

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The successful candidate will have the skills to:

• Be part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to provide our clients with the highest possible level of service and experience.

• Have the desire for excellence, attention to detail, and takes pride in their work.

• Have awareness for business needs, able to track and self-manage tasks to completion.

• Provide exceptional team support through structured organization, assertive action, and positive communication.

• Pleasant and effective communication with tenants, neighbours, and clients.

• Comfort in leasing and marketing both residential or commercial vacancies.

Key responsibilities:

• Leasing commercial and residential units, including; posting the listing, showing units, creating leases, managing the move in process, and ensuring an excellent tenant experience.

• Being a resource to your tenants and support the maintenance team in solving problems that arise.

• Managing parking for the group of companies.

• Completing yearly CAM recs for commercial tenant portfolio.

• Managing tenant records and rent roll.

• Working with accounting to ensure property financials are in line with budget and recorded properly.

• Support the development team on new property acquisitions and development projects.

• Periodically work on-call during evenings and weekends for urgent property requests.

• Develop scopes of work & contracts for third party providers & hold them accountable for work.

• Lead the optimization of various technology platforms including development of forms, security / permissions, integration processes, and report generation.

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in the real estate and marketing industries

• 2+ years of property management, coordinator, or related managerial experience

• Community College / University level training in the area of business admin, or property management is an asset.

• High degree of competence with MS Office products with depth and breadth of understanding using many different technology platforms.

• Ability to communicate effectively, especially during times of conflict or uncertainty.

• Ability to work well with ambiguity and to simplify complicated messages.

We take care of our people and pride ourselves on creating an entrepreneurial culture that is different from all the others.

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits

• Company events

• Dental care

• Discounted or free food

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• RRSP match

• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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Full-time; permanent

Being part of our talented team will give you the opportunity to work on some really cool projects such as a micro-suite conversion of an 8-story hotel, a 100-unit loft conversion of the Centennial Office Tower and our adaptive re-use project at the United Memorial Church in North End Halifax.  

We are looking for a Pre-construction Manager to join our growing team.

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of pre-construction services from project inception to construction start and contributing to the successful and profitable completion of the overall project (multi-unit residential – ranging from $5 million to upwards of $100 million). You will support new and ongoing project growth and challenge industry standards with your trade-driven expertise and knowledge.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the pre-construction phase of multiple projects at various stages, collaborating with project stakeholders to develop comprehensive pre-construction designs, plans, schedules, & budgets.

• Develop, manage, and update the overall pre-construction project schedule.

• Conduct cost estimates and value engineering analyses to optimize project scope and budget. Ability to do detailed quantity take-off’s is considered an asset.

• Lead the consultant bidding process, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals and negotiating contracts.

• Manage consultant contracts including change order management, invoice review and approval, and tracking financials through schedule of values.

• Review specifications, and drawings to ensure accuracy & compliance with client requirements.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the pre-construction phase, addressing inquiries, providing updates on project progress, and presenting cost-saving alternatives.

• Providing guidance and support to other members of the construction team throughout the pre-construction process.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment focused on achieving excellence in pre-construction services.

• Identify and assess potential risks and opportunities associated with construction projects, developing strategies to mitigate risks and maximize project success.

• Implement process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and competitiveness in pre-construction services.

• Liaise with city officials and own/manage the building permit process within HRM’s LMS Portal.

• Assist in developing site plans by managing service providers to locate site services and surrounding infrastructure.

• Plan, lead, & schedule pre-construction planning meetings with internal & external stakeholders.

• Initiate and control an RFI process during pre-construction for all project issues and inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in preconstruction management, or lead estimation role with a focus on building and infrastructure construction projects.

• Multi-unit residential and/or design-build experience is an asset.

• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Gold Seal Certification (GSC), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.

• Comfort working with construction estimating software, project management tools. Procore and MS Projects experience is an asset.

• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to changing needs, and great attention to detail.

• A passion for teamwork and collaboration

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits

• Company events

• Dental care

• Discounted or free food

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• RRSP match

• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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Full-time; permanent

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team.

As Project Manager, you will participate in the estimating process as well as plan, and manage all aspects of construction projects from start to finish in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will effectively communicate with colleagues, workers, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure projects begin and end with exceptional results.

The Bruno Team is the right fit for you if you know your way around building construction and are passionate about delivering exceptional results to the customer. You like closing the gaps in information, coordination of tasks between multiple stakeholders, and you gain great satisfaction when you’ve been able to ensure the smooth execution of project. You are a team player and are naturally capable of managing conflict and building relationships. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Create and maintain project schedules and cost projections for awarded work, including daily review and actioning of work in progress to meet contractual conditions of performance.

• Participate in the estimating process to finalize contract-ready estimates prior to job start or create estimates for scope of work changes throughout the duration of an active project.

• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses while continuously analyzing, managing, and mitigating risks.

• Lead customer communication and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of a project including attending regular meetings as needed.

• Ensure sites are equipped with proper permits, tools, material, and equipment and tracking of inventory is accurate.

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion including onsite and offsite compliance with building safety regulations, quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.

• In partnership with Site Superintendent, coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.

• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.

• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones using approaches and solutions that meet the customer’s expectations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certificate or bachelor’s degree in construction, civil engineering, or similar strongly preferred.

• 5 years’ experience in construction project management and estimating with demonstrated ability in the areas of cost control and project budget management.

• Working knowledge of Canadian Building Code.

• Exhibit strong abilities in scheduling and must be knowledgeable with forecasts, project documents and writing contracts.

• Possess exceptional negotiating skills.

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits

• Company events

• Dental care

• Discounted or free food

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• RRSP match

• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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