Construction Senior Project Manager

Turner construction; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction is seeking a Construction Senior Project Manager in Vancouver. This full-time role involves overseeing large-scale projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of construction experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

End of Year Premium Pay

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Summer Fridays

Gym access

Referral bonuses

Social events

Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of building construction experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple large-scale construction projects and teams.
• Manage technical, administrative, and training support for project development.
• Conduct jobsite visits and manage QC inspections.

Skills

Construction cost

Scheduling

Estimating

Purchasing

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 11,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength.

Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Our Vancouver team, established in 2011, leads with $300 million in annual revenue and expertise in complex projects. Named one of BC's Top 100 Employers in 2023 and recognized with multiple industry awards, Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Turner Construction isn't just about buildings - we're about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

THE CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

Canadian Turner Construction's Vancouver team is seeking a full-time Construction Senior Project Manager. The role requires availability to work on-site or in the head office from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, and reports to the Operations Manager or Project Executive. You will oversee multiple large-scale construction projects and teams; manage technical, administrative, and training support for project development, with emphasis on project engineering in collaboration with the Operations team.

As a Construction Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Manage multiple projects and serve as a resource to Operations teams, offering engineering insights, knowledge, support, and direction.
• Perform constructability reviews during Preconstruction and work with the Preconstruction team to prepare estimates for multiple projects.
• Participate in project tenders, bid leveling, scope reviews, and award meetings.
• Oversee execution of multiple client contracts.
• Attend Operational Review Meetings (ORM) and Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) meetings for assigned projects.
• Engage and communicate with Architects and Engineers on industry topics and project impacts.
• Review assigned projects' Project Execution Plans and Quality Control (QC) Plans.
• Participate in each project's start-up and maintain an overview of procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend and participate in project staff resourcing meetings.
• Ensure projects adhere to safety, ethics, and compliance standards.
• Conduct weekly reviews of Project Schedules.
• Review project forecasting and attend Turner Forecasting System (TFS) meetings.
• Conduct jobsite visits and attend meetings to assist with risk management.
• Manage QC inspections to ensure compliance with contract documents and shop drawings.
• Develop, train, and evaluate project staff across projects.
• Stay current on Turner's value-added services and manage the rollout of new technologies.
• Share best practices and formats for procedures like scheduling, budgeting, and QC from site visits.
• Lead operational meetings discussing excellence, challenges, lessons learned, and lean initiatives.
• Improve procedures manuals and expand content where needed.
• Maintain project Launch and Closeout Boards, review closeout procedures, and report on project status.
• Create detailed project checklists emphasizing risk management.
• Manage off-site document storage and retrieval.
• Attend industry conferences to gather information on new technologies.
• Conduct performance and development discussions with direct reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Is this the right role for you?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture and a minimum of 8 years of building construction experience, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, familiar with lean concepts.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Approachable and effective with all employee levels.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office suite.

At Turner, we value the unique strengths of each member. We support your growth and offer a competitive salary ranging from CA$135,000 to CA$175,000, depending on experience. Benefits include End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonuses, social events, training, and more.

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