Real Estate Development - Senior Manager/Manager, Budget Management

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer based in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager for Budget Management. You will ensure accurate project cost management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain financial discipline across various projects. The ideal candidate values growth and quality, with a strong sense of urgency and dedication to achieving business objectives. This role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

In-office fitness studio

24/7 wellness resources

Aspirational workplace

Additional amenities

Dry-cleaning and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Commitment to learn and apply values and principles.
• Ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners.
• Commitment to quality and investing in results.
• Ability to take on new opportunities and challenges.
• Skills and/or education relevant to perform the role.
• Sense of urgency in executing job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets for feasibility and decision-making.
• Prepare cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment.
• Manage tender packages for contractors.
• Analyze contractor bids for discrepancies.
• Formalize commit budget aligning with project objectives.
• Track project costs against the commit budget.

Skills

Collaboration

Quality focus

Project budget management

Adaptability

Time management

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Construction Department is to build world class spaces to design, on time and on budget.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of our Construction team, the Senior Manager/Manager, Budget Management plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and consistent project cost management across the portfolio of projects. In close partnership with the Build Manager, you will support the development, forecasting, and tracking of construction budgets throughout all project phases. You will ensure standards and deliverables are met, budgets are accurately developed and maintained, and financial insights are consistently communicated to inform decision‑making. By providing support across projects, analyzing cost trends, and partnering with the Build Managers in achieving budget accuracy, this role ensures our projects remains financially disciplined and aligned with overall business objectives. And with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless, from a rewarding career in Construction, to continued growth at Aritzia.

THE JOB

As the Sr. Manager/Manager, Budget Management, you will:

• Develop project budgets based on early design concepts, site conditions, and scope to inform feasibility and decision-making.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates in partnership with Build Managers, covering materials, labor, equipment, and contingencies.
• Coordinate and manage tender packages to ensure contractors receive accurate and complete information for competitive bidding.
• Analyze and level contractor bids to identify discrepancies, assess value, and ensure fairness and consistency in selection.
• Formalize the commit budget by integrating approved bids, contracts, and allowances to align with project objectives.
• Track and control project costs against the commit budget, providing updates, forecasts, and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Sr. Manager/Manager, Budget Management has:

• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross‑functional partners.
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business.
• An ability to take on new opportunities and challenges, with a passion to continue to develop and grow oneself.
• The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the appetite to continuously learn and develop oneself.
• A sense of urgency executing job responsibilities, prioritizing urgent and important work.

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry‑leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in‑house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in‑office fitness studio and gym with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, custom‑created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry‑cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self‑care promos and on‑site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.