Senior Project Manager, Construction

Alabasterhomes; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Vacation & Time Off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Alabaster Group of Companies in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Construction to lead residential and mixed-use projects from preconstruction through occupancy, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and quality, while managing budgets and contracts.

You will mentor Project Managers and Coordinators, coordinate with consultants and trades, oversee schedules and change management, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Proven experience managing multifamily and mixed-use projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control and contract administration.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling and reading plans.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifamily and mixed-use projects from preconstruction through occupancy and warranty.
• Oversee one large-scale project or multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget and quality standards are met.
• Mitigate risks and report to senior leadership on performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Alabaster Group of Companies encompasses Alabaster Homes, our multi-family rental, strata and multiplex division and Pavilion Cowork, our shared office space division. While our core business is real estate development and shared office space, we pride ourselves on being a team of community builders. Our passion for our work is evident in everything we do. As we continue to grow as a company, we are looking for a dynamic professional to join our Construction team in the role of Project Manager.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager, Construction is responsible for leading residential and mixed-use construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Alabaster Construction’s quality standards. This role oversees project planning, procurement, contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, consultant coordination, and construction execution across multiple projects or one large-scale development.

The Senior Project Manager will lead internal project teams including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, consultants, and trade partners, while providing regular reporting to senior leadership on project performance, risk, budget, and schedule.

This role is best suited for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced developer-builder environment and can confidently manage competing priorities across both office and site operations.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the successful execution of multifamily and mixed-use projects from preconstruction through occupancy and warranty.
• Oversee one large-scale project or multiple concurrent projects depending on project complexity and business needs.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

Preconstruction & Procurement

• Support budgeting exercises through cost estimating, scope analysis, take-offs, and coordination with third-party cost consultants.
• Review and manage project budgets against approved proformas and identify cost-saving opportunities where appropriate.
• Lead tendering processes to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with financing requirements.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and ensure proper documentation and record keeping.

Construction Execution

• Lead coordination between site teams, consultants, trades, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee project schedules, construction sequencing, and milestone tracking.
• Manage change orders, cost forecasting, contract administration, and project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and quality control standards.

Leadership

• Mentor and support Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and junior team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal construction processes and best practices.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project performance, key risks, and strategic decisions.

Other duties, tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned and required in accordance with the needs of the business.

Who You Are

You are an experienced construction leader with a strong track record of delivering residential and mixed-use projects from preconstruction through completion. You are highly organized, commercially minded, and comfortable balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day execution.

You bring strong leadership capabilities and are confident in managing project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders while maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and safety outcomes.

In addition to these qualities, you possess:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 8-10+ years of progressive construction project management experience
• Proven experience managing multifamily and mixed-use projects
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents
• Experience coordinating consultants, trades, and suppliers
• Strong knowledge of construction safety requirements, quality control, and local building code
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• PENG, RICS, PMP, Gold Seal, or other relevant certifications considered an asset
• Eligible to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid work permit)

Total Compensation Package

• Base Annual Compensation, with a range of $130,000 to $150,000. depending on experience and qualifications.
• Vacation & Time Off Package.
• Extended Health & Dental Benefits upon successful completion of a mandatory 3 month probationary period.

The Alabaster Group of Companies 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, 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 Corporate Operations Team at [e-mail].