Sarina Homes is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager 1 to lead multifamily and mixed-use developments from pre-construction through completion and turnover. This role is responsible for managing budgets, schedules, consultants, contracts, permitting, and construction execution, while ensuring projects meet design intent, financial targets, and regulatory requirements.

The Project

Manager 1 will act as the primary interface between ownership, consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities, providing leadership within the organization. Development & Pre-Construction: Lead projects through feasibility, design development, and pre-construction phases; manage development permit (DP) and building permit (BP) submissions with the City of Calgary; prepare detailed cash flow projections and capital deployment schedules

- Construction Management: Oversee construction execution from excavation through occupancy; administer construction contracts (CCDC and stipulated sum contracts); manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and site instructions; ensure adherence to schedule milestones and critical path management; monitor cost controls and forecast monthly project financial performance; maintain builder's risk compliance and risk mitigation protocols; coordinate site teams, consultants, and trade partners Financial & Contract Oversight: monitor project contingencies and cash flow schedules; negotiate and administer construction and consultant contracts
- Design & Technical Oversight: Review and coordinate architectural and engineering drawings; utilize 3D design software to review models and resolve conflicts; perform design coordination using Bluebeam, Revit,



AutoCAD; utilize Adobe Photoshop for presentation materials, marketing visuals, and design refinement
- Leadership & Communication: Act as primary project lead representing ownership; provide executive reporting to senior leadership; foster collaboration across development, construction, sales, and finance teams; mentor Project Managers, Coordinators, and site staff
- Minimum 10 years of experience in estimating, drawing design, and construction management Master's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field Proven experience in both residential and commercial development projects Direct experience managing development and building permit processes with the City of Calgary Robust experience in: Budget control
- Construction financial reporting Revit
- AutoCAD
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and design visualization tools Demonstrated pre-construction leadership experience Strong experience administering construction contracts (CCDC preferred) Experienced building construction schedules for projects in excess ($50M) Strategic project planning Risk management Negotiation and contract administration The Project Manager is required to work full-time in-office and on-site at active project locations. Regular presence at construction sites is mandatory to oversee execution, coordinate trades, and manage project performance. The candidate must be currently located in Calgary, Alberta, or willing to relocate prior to commencement of employment. Must be available to respond to time-sensitive project matters outside standard business hours when required. Long-term growth opportunity within a growing development platform #

📌 Head of Project Management (Construction) (Calgary)
🏢 Sarina Homes
📍 Calgary