Project Manager

Chandos Construction; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in Kelowna is seeking a Project Manager for critical infrastructure projects including water and wastewater systems. This role requires 5+ years of experience in project management, proven leadership skills, and a degree in engineering or a related field. The position offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and full employee ownership opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee ownership

Health, dental, vision care

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a project role with a mid-size to large contractor.
• Background in water, wastewater, or bridge projects is a strong asset.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage project teams effectively.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage critical infrastructure projects across all phases of the life cycle.
• Maintain accountability for project budgets, costs, and timelines.
• Liaise with clients, designers, and other project stakeholders.
• Organize project teams and guide their efforts to produce deliverables.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering or construction management

Job description

We are Chandos. Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage. These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Job Description

Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure (Water, Wastewater, Bridges, etc.)

Ready to make a lasting impact through critical infrastructure? Join us as a Project Manager and take the lead on projects that deliver safe, reliable services to the communities we serve.

In This Role

• Lead and manage critical infrastructure projects across all phases of the life cycle
• Maintain accountability for the project budget, costs, timelines and complete accurate monthly forecasts
• Take immediate responsibility for project delivery, financial management, and stakeholder coordination
• Act as primary liaison with clients, designers, site superintendents, subtrades and other project stakeholders
• Organize project teams into suitable workgroups and guide the teams through their efforts to produce deliverables according to specification
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture, with opportunities to grow your career while leading essential infrastructure projects that shape communities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a project role with a mid-size to large general contractor
• Background in water, wastewater, or bridge projects considered a strong asset
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline (a combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide project teams through a hands-on approach from start to finish
• Collaborative, strong communicator, confident, and driven to be a self-starter who thrives in a team-focused environment
• Flexibility to travel to project sites as required

Additional Information / Benefits

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.