Senior Project Manager

David Aplin Recruiting; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Metro Vancouver. The ideal candidate will lead large tenant improvement projects, ensuring effective project delivery while managing budgets and site teams. This position offers a competitive salary of $160,000 – $180,000, plus bonuses and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Profit sharing incentive

Medical benefits

Company vehicle

Opportunity to manage own projects

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in the commercial construction field as a Project Manager.
• Hands-on experience executing tenant improvement projects between $5M-$30M.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction subtrades and suppliers, and address project issues.
• Monitor project budget and minimize costs through inventive methods.
• Lead the internal project team, including Site Superintendents.
• Issue contracts and manage documentation processes.
• Work with the Site Superintendent to deliver high-quality projects.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Leadership in TI or retrofit projects

Understanding construction processes

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in a construction-related program

Job description

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We’re partneringwith a top-tier construction management firm that’s redefining how projects get built. They’re looking for a skilled Senior Project Manager ready to take the lead on large-scale tenant improvement and base build projects while growing within a supportive, forward-thinking team in Vancouver.

About Our Client

Our client is an established construction management and general contracting company with a reputation for transforming the construction experience through a partnership approach, aiming to inspire and improve both the industry and the communities they serve. Theyfocuson base build and tenant improvement (TI) projects with values up to $30M. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to clients and continuously seeking ways to improve both as a company and within the industry.

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to work closely with the leadership and project management team. The company invests in its staff, supporting growth and development. This position is ideal for someone technically capable who has hands-on experience executing tenant improvement projects typically ranging from $5M-$30m.

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will support the Project Management team on a variety of projects across sectors including education, childcare, technology, food & beverage, recreation, and more. Responsibilities will include working on multi-story TI and Retrofit projects for large, globally recognized companies, splitting time between site, office, and home. This role provides exposure to both the technical and operational sides of project delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage construction subtrades and suppliers, and mitigate issues that may arise in the course of a project.
• Monitoring and management of project budget, ability to minimize project costs through inventive methods and regular financial reporting to management
• Lead our internal project team, including Site Superintendents and Project Co-Ordinator’s.
• Issuing contracts, requesting insurance and bonds, etc.
• Using software platforms to manage labor, materials, and equipment, cost coding, submittals, schedules, meeting minutes, change orders, etc.
• Work in partnership with Site Superintendent to deliver a high quality finished product while managing the schedule and budget.
• Meeting with architects, consultants, and clients to manage project issues and maintain positive working relationships.
• Preparation of monthly progress claims, review and approval of subtrade and supplier invoices.

The Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in the commercial construction field in a Project Manager position
• Experience leadingTI orretrofitprojectsin the$5M–$30M+ range.
• Construction knowledge – strong overall understanding of construction process.
• Post-secondary, technical education or similar in a construction or industry-related program

Compensation

List details of the compensation for the position including salary/wage, benefits, vacation time and other compensation.

• Salary: $160,000 – $180,000 DOE
• Bonus:Profit sharing incentive
• Benefits:Medical, Company Vehicle
• Growth:Opportunity to take on own projects

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.