Senior Project Manager - Special Projects

EllisDon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Special Projects to oversee construction management from pre-construction to completion, coordinating design, budget, schedule, and subcontractor payments.

The role requires a construction-related degree or diploma and 10+ years of experience; familiarity with project management and contract software; leadership of large teams and experience in Tenant Improvements, Renovations, Envelope Upgrades.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience.
• Experience with Tenant Improvements, Renovations or envelope upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and contract software.
• Ability to mentor a large project team and manage client relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall construction management from pre-construction to completion including design, coordination, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare regular billings for Owners and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings.
• Meet with Owners and Architects and communicate concerns and company interests.
• Monitor, interpret and forecast project cost reports to maintain cash flow.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external parties and escalate risks as needed.
• Submit project reports to the Special Projects Manager and communicate progress to management.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Mentoring

Education

Construction degree or diploma

Tools

Contract software

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Special Projects

As a Senior Project Manager in Special Projects, you will:

• Provide overall construction management from pre‑construction to completion including design, coordination, budget, and schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent.
• Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for Owners, and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings.
• Meet with Owners and Architects in a professional manner and have the ability to communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company.
• Monitor, interpret and forecast a project’s cost reports ensuring they are in line with the estimate and maintain a positive cash flow.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing development and progression.
• Submit project reports to the Special Projects Manager and communicate with management about project progress and areas of risk that need to be escalated.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a construction‑related degree or diploma and 10+ years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have a working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management and contract software.
• You have the ability to confidently mentor and delegate to a large team while developing and maintaining strong client relations.
• Previous work in Special Projects (e.g., Tenant Improvements, Renovations, Envelope Upgrades) is required.
• The salary range for this position is $130,000 – $150,000.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, offering continuous learning, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment committed to inclusion and diversity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcome everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.