Construction Project Manager

Location: Surrey, BC

Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 DOE An established commercial construction contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead Tenant Improvement projects across British Columbia. This role is ideal for a motivated construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys managing projects from startup through closeout while working closely with site teams, clients, consultants, and subtrades. Projects typically range from $2M to $10M and include work for financial institutions, restaurants, offices, and retail spaces.

Must Haves

- 5–10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects, with strong Tenant Improvement experience.

- Proven ability to deliver projects in the $2M–$10M range from startup through closeout.

- Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and change management.

- Experience working closely with Site Superintendents, clients, consultants, subtrades, and suppliers to keep projects moving efficiently.

- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build solid working relationships.

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites across the Lower Mainland and throughout BC as required.

Nice to Haves

- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Building Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience delivering projects for financial institutions, restaurants, office tenants, or retail clients.

- Proficiency with construction management platforms such as Procore, Timberline, SiteDocs, Outbuild, BuildingConnected, and Microsoft Office.

- Previous field experience as a Site Superintendent or in a role that provides strong exposure to site operations and project execution.

Responsibilities





- Lead commercial TI construction projects valued between $2M and $10M from project startup through closeout.

- Oversee all aspects of project planning, administration, execution, financial management, and client communication to ensure successful delivery.

- Manage project startup activities including contract issuance, insurance and bond collection, WCB documentation, and internal setup requirements.

- Develop, maintain, and update project budgets, schedules, forecasts, cost reports, and other key project controls.

- Prepare, track, and negotiate change orders while proactively managing project risk, scope, and cost impacts.

- Review and approve subtrade and supplier scopes, coordinate procurement activities, and support buyout and award processes.

- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, landlords, site teams, subtrades, and suppliers throughout the life of the project.

- Work closely with Site Superintendents to support site execution, manpower planning, scheduling, issue resolution, quality control, and overall project performance.

- Monitor project progress against schedule and budget, identify potential challenges early, and implement solutions to keep work on track.

- Lead regular project meetings and maintain clear, timely communication with all stakeholders regarding schedule, budget, design changes, site issues, and project milestones.

- Prepare monthly progress claims and ensure accurate, timely invoicing in alignment with contract requirements and project progress.

- Review and approve subtrade and supplier invoices, track commitments, and maintain accurate cost reporting and forecasting.

- Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and well organized, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, changes, and closeout materials.

- Support the project team in maintaining high standards for safety, quality, client service, and overall project execution.

- Drive projects through deficiency completion, turnover, and closeout while ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded.

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