Project Manager – Residential & Commercial Construction

K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC); Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

Benefits plan after 3 months

Career growth and education support

Wellness incentives

Job summary

K’awat’si Construction Company in Port Hardy, BC, is hiring a Project Manager for residential and commercial construction. You will lead high-rise and mixed-use projects, coordinating with architects, engineers and trades to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, a PMP or P.Eng., and strong contract management and forecasting skills. Relocation support and benefits are offered as part of a comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in high-rise, residential, and mixed-use construction projects.
• Degree or diploma in a related field; professional certification is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with owners, trades and consultants; strong written skills.
• Experience with project accounting, forecasting and reporting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of projects throughout life cycle.
• Lead planning, objectives, risk analysis, quality control and communications.
• Negotiate contracts, tendering, scope definition and procurement.
• Coordinate drawings, changes, RFIs and inspection reports.
• Manage resources, subcontractors, and project teams to meet objectives.
• Monitor KPIs, plan execution, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Estimating

Contract management

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Applied Science/Engineering/Business

PMP

P.Eng.

Tools

MS Office

ProCore

BlueBeam

AutoCAD

Job description

K’awat’si Construction Company (KCC) is a Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw-owned Indigenous construction company based in Port Hardy, British Columbia, operating under K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC). Founded in 2014, KCC focuses on building infrastructure that supports community development, economic opportunities, and long-term prosperity

Job Summary

K’awat’si Construction is seeking a talented, motivated individual to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, modern architecture, and building at the highest level, this is an exceptional opportunity. We design and build some of the top modern architectural projects in the country, collaborating with leading architects across the West Coast. Our projects are thoughtful, complex, and built to the very highest standards- the kind of work that elevates your skills and your career.

Job type -

Full Time (40 Hours)

Schedule -

Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

What We Offer:

• 1 month of covered accommodations in a hotel room for individuals relocating from outside of Northern Vancouver Island.
• Relocation assistance
• Enrollment in the company benefits plan after 3 months of employment
• Career growth and educational development opportunities
• Company events and holiday parties
• Wellness incentives, including discounted gym membership and access to free in-person counselling services.
• 2 weeks of vacation

Here’s what you’ll get up to as the Project Manager – Residential & Commercial Construction.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for on-time, on-budget, high-quality, high quality and safe delivery of assigned projects throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Responsible for project planning, including establishing project objectives, policies, procedures, performance standards, risk analysis, quality control, project communication and flow of information.
• Effectively communicate with external and internal partners and team members to design, value engineer and negotiate construction contracts to meet timely delivery of the project.
• Responsible for tendering, analysis, negotiation, scope definition and contract design for all project procurement.
• Contribute to planning and estimating.
• Facilitate the review and distribution of drawings, specifications, change orders, site instructions, RFI's and inspection reports.
• Manage project resources, external sub-contractors, and suppliers to accomplish the business objectives.
• Oversee the project team to ensure their timeliness, budgeting, scheduling, and quality standards are met, and processes are executed.
• Ensure timely recognition of potential issues, thoroughly investigate cause/effect, and assess key factors.
• Chair required planning and check-in meetings to ensure successful project execution.
• Attend and provide input in regular and monthly project status meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Participate in final inspection of the project along with the QAQC / Operations department and work with the project team to correct any remaining deficiencies.
• Complete periodic reviews of the completed buildings to implement ongoing quality control measures into any future designs and projects.
• Experience in RFPs/RFPQs submissions with assigned team members.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years’ experience with high-rise, residential, and mixed-use construction projects.
• Combination of training and experience will be considered; degree or diploma in Applied Science, Engineering or Business, or other professional certification such as PMP, P.Eng.
• Ability to effectively communicate with owners, trades and consultants.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and construction law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Written communication includes business letters, construction cost claims, and site instructions.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Able to manage people and lead a project team.
• Detailed and organized.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, sequencing and flow of information.
• Estimating experience or understanding of estimating; able to perform material take-offs and quantity checks.
• Strong computer skills and should be familiar with MS Office, ProCore, BlueBeam and AutoCAD.
• Problem solver, adaptable and solution-oriented, with solid conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and experience with project forecasting and reporting to financial institutions and quantity surveyors.
• Experience designing project execution plans and monitoring key performance indicators.

Our priority is our people, creating an environment where our team members, external contractors and clients can thrive. Here’s what we offer to make sure every K’awat’si Construction team member is taken care of:

• Programs and opportunities to continuously develop personally and professionally; dedicated training and development budgets to help evolve your skills
• A culture where every individual’s voice is respected, requested, encouraged and heard
• Recognition programs to celebrate and congratulate excellence in the workplace
• A team committed to community stewardship and creating opportunities to give back
• An environment of deep commitment to quality work and as deep a commitment to celebration amongst team members
• Full-time work, comprehensive benefits, and competitive Pay

Join us in shaping sustainable developments that honor cultural values while driving economic growth! This role offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to meaningful community progress through innovative construction leadership.