Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Norland; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Norland is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end industrial construction and maintenance projects in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. You will oversee scope definition, planning, procurement, subcontractor management, engineering oversight, construction, commissioning, and closeout, supported by experienced field teams.

The role is permanent and full-time, offering a salary range of $80,000 to $130,000 CAD per year, with a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical diploma with field experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial construction or engineering.
• 3+ years as a Project Manager in industrial construction, ideally with bulk material handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop execution plans, mobilization/demobilization strategies, installation methodologies and commissioning plans with field engineers.
• Manage project budgets, track costs, submit change orders and delay notices, and provide regular financial updates.
• Oversee onsite subcontractors ensuring adherence to scope, schedules, quality, and safety.
• Generate and submit weekly/monthly progress reports; manage change orders and delay notices.
• Chair and participate in onsite coordination meetings.
• Assist estimating and business development to secure new contracts and growth.

Skills

Structural & mechanical engineering

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Estimating

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or related diploma

Construction Management/Project Management background

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Are you driven and ready to grow your career? Join Norland and unlock exciting opportunities as a Project Manager!

Norland Limited consists of multiple specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to deliver complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract. Our businesses have delivered work Built to Last for over 80 years!

About Norland Industrial

Norland Industrial is an industrial construction and maintenance contractor delivering value-added engineering, project management, and construction services to the materials-handling, mining, and heavy industrial sectors. We primarily install and maintain heavy machinery and structural steelwork for container ports, bulk material terminals, and manufacturing facilities across the Vancouver Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of complex industrial construction and maintenance projects. Supported by experienced site Superintendents, Fore people, Engineers, and Coordinators, you will provide overall leadership across all project phases—including scope definition, execution planning, procurement, subcontractor management, engineering oversight, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety Culture: Promote a work environment where health and safety are paramount.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and motivate project team members while driving accountability for team performance and results.
• Technical Mentorship: Provide discipline-specific technical guidance to engineering and field teams, particularly regarding heavy mechanical installations, structural erections, and critical lifts and rigging.
• Scope & Change Management: Review plans and specs to define scope, actively managing changes through a formal change order process.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Maintain proactive communication and build strong relationships with clients, owners, and key stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop execution plans, mobilization/demobilization strategies, installation methodologies, and commissioning plans in collaboration with field engineers and superintendents.
• Financial & Budget Control: Manage project budgets, track project costs, assess and submit change order and delay notices, and provide regular financial updates to the Operations Manager.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee onsite subcontractors, ensuring strict adherence to contract scope, schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Reporting & Documentation: Generate and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly progress reports to clients and owners; issue and track change orders and delay notices.
• Site Coordination: Chair and participate in regular onsite coordination meetings.
• Estimating & Business Development: Assist the estimating team with project estimates and proposals and collaborate with business development to secure new contracts and support company growth strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical diploma combined with relevant field experience.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial construction or engineering.
• 3+ years as a Project Manager in industrial construction, ideally with structural/mechanical bulk material handling experience.
• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary subcontractors and leading project teams.
• Technical Skills: Strong grasp of structural and mechanical engineering principles (electrical and instrumentation experience is an asset).
• Software: Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam. Working knowledge and familiarity with 3D modeling/coordination tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks) is preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong estimating, negotiation, and time-management skills, paired with excellent written and verbal communication across all stakeholder levels.

Compensation

The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical starting salary range of $80,000 to $130,000 per annum. Variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role. Norland offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, extended health and dental plans with premiums full paid by the company, as well as paid time off and RRSP matching. We are committed to your professional development with ample opportunities for growth, skill enhancement, and career advancement.

Here’s why you will want to be part of our team:

• Enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes not only a base salary but also comprehensive benefits, and other perks.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture where ideas are valued, and teamwork is encouraged, fostering an environment of mutual respect and shared success.
• We are a values-driven organization. Our values define how we work together, and how we partner with our clients. We invite you to learn more about our values here .
• We are All Leaders
• We Do What We Say
• We are Open and Transparent
• We Win Together
• Safety is at the heart of everything that we do, and we promote a culture that ensures everyone has the mindset and the tools to work safely. All Norland positions include a commitment to comply with Norland’s Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) program responsibilities and applicable legislation.

About Us

Norland Limited consists of specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. Our businesses have delivered work Built to Last for over 80 years! We are a trusted leader in integrated construction - connecting and enriching communities through our innovative approach. Our mission is to build lasting partnerships through unparalleled execution and leveraging our self-perform expertise. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills will thrive, and your contributions will make a real difference in our community-focused projects.

Ready to make a difference? Join us as we shape the future of construction with integrity, excellence, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact! You can visit our website to learn more about us.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equity.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.