To optimize construction costs and support the renovation work, we would like to launch a pilot program for special projects managed by members of the LESPACEMAKER community. We are therefore seeking applicants for various projects and assignments to be carried out independently.

Special projects will be determined during the construction period (September 2025 to July 2026) and are ancillary to the construction work. These are projects related to the construction site managed by our general contractor (Avantage +). The goal is to reduce construction expenses within the renovation budget.

Definition of “Special Project”

• Minimum duration of 3 days of work
• Involvement of a qualified fabrication team
• Adherence to a budget and deliverables

Examples of “Special Projects”

• Fitting out a construction trailer (40' container)
• Construction of a universal access ramp (20')
• Fabrication of custom steel material racks (20')
• Landscaping of outdoor spaces (5,000 sq. ft.)
• Construction of a rooftop terrace (1,000 sq ft)
• Network design and installation

Scope of work

• Team coordination
  • Team coordination experience
  • Available for the entire duration of the project
  • Accountability for delivering on time and in accordance with agreed-upon terms
  • Potential compensation agreement
  • Definition of the coordination role
    • To determine whether a project requires coordination, it must involve a minimum of 3 workers
    • Project coordination must account for a maximum of 25% of the project’s execution time; beyond this ratio, we consider the time to be project manager time
    • The coordinator commits to obtaining approval for a budget, a schedule, and a preliminary design before the project begins
    • The coordinator is entirely independent from project execution and requires minimal support from the coordination team.
    • The coordinator is responsible for the final delivery of the project in accordance with the agreed-upon terms
    • Salary of $40 per hour for the project manager (upon request)
    • Beyond 25% of the execution time, the rate becomes that of the project manager, i.e., $35 per hour
• Project Manager
  • Project management experience
  • Available for the entire duration of the project
  • Accountability for delivering on time and in accordance with agreed-upon terms
  • Compensation agreement possible
  • Definition of the coordination role
    • The project lead commits to obtaining approval for a budget, timeline, and preliminary design before the project begins
    • The project lead can count on the support of the coordination team for planning, execution, and community engagement efforts (if desired)
    • The project lead is accountable for the final delivery of the project in accordance with the agreed-upon terms
    • $35 per hour wage for the project lead (upon request)
• Worker
  • Proven skills relevant to the task at hand
  • Available for work shifts of 3 hours or more
  • Accountability for attendance at agreed-upon work sessions
  • Possible compensation agreement
  • Definition of the worker role
    • Workers are invited by the coordinator based on their skills and availability
    • Workers agree to serve the coordination team and follow its decisions
    • Workers are accountable for agreed-upon work schedules and associated deliverables
    • $30 per hour wage for workers (upon request)
• Volunteer
  • Interest in learning in a practical setting
  • Availability during work periods
  • Definition of the volunteer role
    • Volunteers agree to the terms and conditions set by the project coordinators
    • Volunteers are free to choose whether to participate
    • No compensation is expected

To be added:

• Design criteria to be established at the start of the project