Senior TI Project Manager

Aplin; Surrey; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health & dental benefits

Three weeks vacation

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in Surrey to lead a portfolio of TI projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and high-quality results. You will oversee a team including a Project Coordinator and Superintendents, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders across multiple sites.

The role requires 10+ years in project management, TI experience in retail and commercial sectors, and a full project cycle ownership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a Project Manager position.
• TI project experience in retail, commercial, shopping malls, restaurants and offices.
• Owns the full project cycle: budgets and forecasts, POs to trades, scheduling, consultant coordination and reporting.
• Relevant 3rd level Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead tenant improvement projects from pre-construction and planning through to execution, commissioning, and final handover.
• Manage multiple commercial TI projects concurrently, including office fit-outs, retail spaces, restaurants, and commercial renovations.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, change orders, and financial reporting to maintain profitability and control project costs.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery and clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents to identify potential risks, scope gaps, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and implement corrective measures to address delays and changing project requirements.
• Manage client relationships, leading project meetings, providing regular progress updates, and ensuring expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, health and safety regulations, quality standards, and applicable permitting requirements.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, design conflicts, and site challenges while maintaining project timelines and minimizing disruption to building occupants where applicable.
• Oversee project closeout, including deficiencies, inspections, commissioning, as‑built documentation, warranties, and final turnover to clients.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant 3rd level Qualification

Job description

Our client who are a leading General Contractor are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team in Surrey.

About Our Client

They are an established, general contractor with decades of experience delivering commercial construction projects throughout Metro Vancouver and British Columbia. Specializing in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, renovations, and commercial fit-outs, the company has built a strong portfolio across the restaurant, retail, office, and institutional sectors. With expertise spanning pre-construction, project management, and construction management, they take a hands‑on approach to delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. They pride themselves on strong client relationships, attention to detail, and collaborative partnerships with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

About The Opportunity

You will be running a portfolio of TI projects from beginning until completion with projects valued up to $20m. You will have one Project Coordinator and three Superintendents reporting directly to you.

This opportunity is available to candidates based in Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, New Westminster, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Chilliwack, Vancouver, Delta, and Richmond.

About The Position

• Lead tenant improvement projects from pre-construction and planning through to execution, commissioning, and final handover, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage multiple commercial TI projects concurrently, including office fit-outs, retail spaces, restaurants, and commercial renovations.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, change orders, and financial reporting to maintain profitability and control project costs.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery and clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents to identify potential risks, scope gaps, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and implement corrective measures to address delays and changing project requirements.
• Manage client relationships, leading project meetings, providing regular progress updates, and ensuring expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, health and safety regulations, quality standards, and applicable permitting requirements.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, design conflicts, and site challenges while maintaining project timelines and minimizing disruption to building occupants where applicable.
• Oversee project closeout, including deficiencies, inspections, commissioning, as‑built documentation, warranties, and final turnover to clients.

The Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in a Project Manager position.
• TI project experience in retail, commercial, shopping malls, restaurants and offices.
• Owns the full project cycle: budgets and forecasts, POs to trades, scheduling, consultant coordination and reporting.
• Relevant 3rd level Qualification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 – $145,000 DOE
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Three weeks vacation

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.