Project Manager 2 (Finishing PM), Construction

Sarina Homes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Long-term growth opportunity

Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Job summary

Sarina Homes, a boutique Calgary-based multifamily developer, seeks an experienced Project Manager 2 (Finishing PM) to lead budgets, schedules, consultants, and contracts on multifamily and mixed-use projects. This role interfaces with ownership, contractors, and municipal authorities to ensure design intent, financial targets, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in estimating, design, and construction management, with strong expertise in budgeting, cost

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in estimating, drawing design, and construction management.
• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in both residential and/or commercial development projects.
• Direct experience managing development and building permit processes with the City of Calgary is an asset.
• Strong experience in budget control, cost forecasting, cash flow scheduling, and construction financial reporting.
• Extensive experience using Bluebeam, Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist and comment projects through feasibility, design development, and pre-construction phases
• Coordinate architects, engineers, planners, and consultants
• Review drawings for constructability, value engineering, and cost optimization
• Lead estimating efforts and prepare Class D through Class A budgets
• Conduct trade scoping, tendering, and bid evaluations
• Oversee construction execution for 40+ contracts through to occupancy
• Administer construction contracts (CCDC and stipulated sum contracts)
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and site instructions
• Ensure adherence to schedule milestones and critical path management
• Monitor cost controls and forecast monthly project financial performance
• Maintain builder’s risk compliance and risk mitigation protocols
• Coordinate site teams, consultants, and trade partners

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Estimating

Cost forecasting

Risk management

Team coordination

Contract management

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering/Real Estate Development

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

About Sarina Homes

Sarina Homes is a boutique Calgary-based multifamily development company specializing in thoughtfully designed rental apartments, mixed-use developments, and for-sale townhomes in Calgary’s most desirable inner-city communities. We are vertically integrated across development, design, construction, and sales/property management, and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects with strong financial discipline and architectural excellence.

Position Overview

Sarina Homes is seeking an experienced Project Manager 2 (Finishing PM) to work with our team to help deliver multifamily and mixed-use developments. This role is responsible for managing budgets, schedules, consultants, contracts, permitting, and construction execution, while ensuring projects meet design intent, financial targets, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager 2 will play a key leadership role within the organization and act as the primary interface between ownership, consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Development & Pre-Construction
   • Assist and comment projects through feasibility, design development, and pre-construction phases
   • Coordinate architects, engineers, planners, and consultants
   • Review drawings for constructability, value engineering, and cost optimization
   • Lead estimating efforts and prepare Class D through Class A budgets
   • Conduct trade scoping, tendering, and bid evaluations
2. Construction Management
   • Oversee construction execution for 40+ contracts through to occupancy
   • Administer construction contracts (CCDC and stipulated sum contracts)
   • Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and site instructions
   • Ensure adherence to schedule milestones and critical path management
   • Monitor cost controls and forecast monthly project financial performance
   • Maintain builder’s risk compliance and risk mitigation protocols
   • Coordinate site teams, consultants, and trade partners
3. Financial & Contract Oversight
   • Maintain strict budget control and cost reporting
   • Monitor project contingencies and cash flow schedules
   • Review progress draws and lender reporting packages
   • Negotiate and administer construction and consultant contracts
   • Lead procurement strategies and major trade buyouts
4. Design & Technical Oversight
   • Review and coordinate architectural and engineering drawings
   • Utilize 3D design software to review models and resolve conflicts
   • Perform design coordination using:
     • Bluebeam
     • Revit
     • AutoCAD
   • Utilize Adobe Photoshop for presentation materials, marketing visuals, and design refinement
   • Support sales and marketing teams with rendering and visualization coordination
5. Leadership & Communication
   • Provide executive reporting to senior leadership
   • Foster collaboration across development, construction, sales, and finance teams
   • Mentor Project Coordinators and site staff
   • Maintain clear and professional written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in estimating, drawing design, and construction management
• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field is preferred
• Proven experience in both residential and/or commercial development projects
• Direct experience managing development and building permit processes with the City of Calgary is an asset
• Strong experience in:
  • Budget control
  • Cost forecasting
  • Cash flow scheduling
  • Construction financial reporting
• Extensive experience using:
  • Bluebeam
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and design visualization tools
• Demonstrated pre-construction leadership experience
• Strong experience administering construction contracts (CCDC preferred)
• Clear, confident written and verbal communicator
• Strong team player with leadership presence
• Experienced building construction schedule's for projects in excess ($10M)

Core Competencies

• Strategic project planning
• Financial discipline and accountability
• Risk management
• Design integration and constructability review
• Negotiation and contract administration
• Team leadership and collaboration
• High attention to detail

Role Requirements

• This is not a remote position. The Project Manager is required to work full-time in-office and on-site at active project locations.
• Regular presence at construction sites is mandatory to oversee execution, coordinate trades, and manage project performance.
• The candidate must be currently located in Calgary, Alberta, or willing to relocate prior to commencement of employment.
• Must be available to respond to time-sensitive project matters outside standard business hours when required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile multifamily developments in Calgary
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
• Competitive compensation package
• Long-term growth opportunity within a growing development platform