Project Manager 2 (Finishing PM), Construction Sarina Homes

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Long-term growth opportunity

High-profile multifamily developments

Job summary

Sarina Homes in Calgary seeks an experienced Project Manager 2 (Finishing PM) to lead multifamily and mixed-use developments. You will manage budgets, schedules, consultants, contracts, permitting, and construction execution, ensuring design intent, financial targets, and regulatory standards are met.

This role interfaces with ownership, consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in estimating, design, and construction management, with strong budget

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in estimating, drawing design, and construction management.
• Proven experience managing residential and/or commercial development projects.
• Experience with City of Calgary development and building permit processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, schedules, consultants, contracts, permitting and construction execution.
• Lead and mentor project coordinators and site staff; ensure alignment with design intent and financial targets.
• Oversee contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and site instructions to maintain schedule and cost controls.
• Coordinate across development, construction, sales and finance teams; provide executive reporting.

Skills

Budget control

Schedule management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field

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
• 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

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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