Project Manager / Estimator

Linxus Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automobile allowance

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision care

Job summary

Linxus Group in Kelowna, BC seeks an Estimator/Project Manager with a strong track record in construction management and estimating. You will oversee projects from inception to closeout, coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to meet timelines and budgets.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, risk mitigation, safety compliance, and leading project teams. AEC/DEP or skilled trade cert is preferred, with a salary range of CA$90,000–CA$130,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Construction Project Management experience (10 years required).
• Construction Estimating experience (5 years required).
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality standards are met.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and client communications.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Leadership

Education

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Job description

About the job Project Manager / Estimator

Our client is a well established, leading general contracting firm dedicated to delivering superior workmanship and uncompromising service to clients throughout British Columbia, for over 40 years. Our portfolio encompasses industrial, commercial, and residential projects, earning us the trust of government agencies, institutions, industrial companies, developers, architectural firms, and private clients alike, thanks to our unwavering commitment to excellence.

As an Estimator/Project Manager, your role will encompass several key responsibilities which will see your skills moving from estimating and winning a job, managing that job, and seeing the job to final closeout. (Including the completion of deficiencies) Below we have listed key points which we see as important to your position.

Estimating and Cost Analysis

• Quantify materials, labour, and sub-trade costs to establish costs related to winning a successful/profitable project.
• Ability to identify whether trades and materials tendered to you are following tender plans and specifications.
• Once a project is won, preparing the "Head Contract" and related trade/material contracts.
• Preparing an "anchor budget" for both accounting and your client.
• Preparing monthly claims, confirming that sub trades are not over progressing.
• Monitoring when Holdbacks are due to be released. (Phased Holdbacks)
• Preparing and presenting monthly project/cost reports with the President.

Project Management

• Overseeing and managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate project activities to meet or exceed your clients deadline expectations.
• Coordinating and supervising construction activities, managing schedules, and resolving any issues that arise.
• Liaising with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project specifications are understood and met.
• Implementing and enforcing all safety protocols and ensuring compliance with our safety culture.

Quality Control

• Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed required standards and expectations.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost implications.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress and quality.

Team Leadership

• Lead project teams, including assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment
• Mentor junior staff members and encourage their professional development.

The Estimator/Project Manager may have to perform whatever tasks are required to bring a successful conclusion to his project.

We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, gender, political affiliation, religion, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic, are encouraged to apply. We base our employment decisions solely on job-related qualifications, skills, and abilities.

Pay: $90,000.00-$130,000.00 per year depending on experience

Benefits

• Automobile allowance
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule

• Monday - Friday

Location

• Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience

• Construction Project Management: 10 years (required)
• Construction Estimating: 5 years (required)

• Automobile allowance
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care