Commercial Construction Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general contractor in Vancouver is seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in the casual dining sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This role involves managing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction. A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred but not mandatory. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vacation

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of direct construction project management experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively with clients and subcontractors.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of construction teams.
• Manage project budgets, financial forecasting, and client payment applications.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce project schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Professional

Blue Beam Revu

Sage Construction Management

Job description

Construction Project Manager

Established General Contractor located in Vancouver, WA, has an immediate opening for a highly skilled and motivated Construction Project Manager. This role supports multiple projects across several states (including Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois), primarily in the casual dining market sector. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of construction across all disciplines and phases, including new construction and rehabilitation.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and management of construction teams.
2. Interact directly and effectively with Clients, Architects, Subcontractors, Vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring superior customer service and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Solicit, secure, and evaluate subcontractors and proposals.
4. Develop, maintain, and enforce project schedules.
5. Develop, execute, and manage subcontracts and purchase orders with detailed scopes of work.
6. Manage change order and RFI processes.
7. Review and distribute submittals, and assess architectural, structural, civil documents for completeness and constructability.
8. Manage project budgets, financial forecasting, and client payment applications.
9. Provide pre-construction planning and oversee project coordinators.
10. Assist with estimating, subcontractor selection, and contract negotiations.

Candidate Requirements:

1. 4-5+ years of direct construction project management experience, specifically in the wood-framed casual dining sector.
2. Proven ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and city officials.
3. Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
4. Proficiency in plan reading, material take-offs, contract writing, and submittal review.
5. Track record of managing profitable, timely projects.
6. Excellent computer skills and ability to multitask across several projects.
7. Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
8. Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
9. Ability to travel to job sites as needed (minimal travel expected).

Software Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, Zoom, Blue Beam Revu, SmartBid, and Sage Construction Management.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred but not required.
2. Previous field experience in construction.
3. Desire for continuous learning and adaptability to rapid change.

Benefits:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, offering competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and vacation.

Company Philosophy:

We prioritize delivering high-quality general contracting services and exceptional customer service to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring top value and quality.