We are seeking a high-caliber Entrepreneurial Leader and Steel Door & Hardware Specialist to spearhead our expansion across the Western Canadian market.

This is not a traditional management role; we are looking for a visionary qualified with the drive and autonomy to set the foundation for our regional growth.

You will hold a key position in our organization as we scale our commercial and residential footprint throughout Alberta and Western Canada. Key Responsibilities:

1. Precision Estimating & Pre-Construction

- Prepare accurate bids, take-offs, and proposals (RFQs/RFPs) for both commercial and residential sectors.
- Review drawings and specifications to understand full scope, risks, and requirements across architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical documents.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor/supplier pricing and provide value engineering input to minimize risk exposure.
- Support tender submissions, clarifications, and post-tender activities.

2. Project Management & Scheduling

- Lead project meetings and site visits, ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
- Oversee project execution, including scheduling, procurement, and coordination of field workers.
- Work closely with General Contractors to meet milestones and provide necessary resources.
- Monitor the construction plan and ensure all documentation and billing are completed in a timely manner.

3. Strategic Business & Operational Leadership

- Commercial Expansion:



Actively develop the client portfolio to achieve sales and growth targets, setting the groundwork for our Western Canada expansion.
- Operational Excellence: Supervise daily operations, including logistics, inventory, regulatory compliance, and facility safety.
- Contractual Integrity: Assist in contract preparation and lead the negotiation of changes, revisions, and additions as the business scales.

Qualifications:

- Deep Technical Expertise in Steel Doors & Hardware: Expert-level knowledge of hollow metal doors, frames, and architectural hardware. This includes a mastery of fire-rating requirements, life safety codes, and the ability to interpret complex hardware schedules and electrified opening requirements.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter with the ambition to build and lead a regional presence. You must be comfortable with both granular technical details and high-level business development.
- Western Canada Market Experience: A proven track record in construction estimating and project management within the Western Canadian market (AB, BC,NS or SK).
- Advanced Technical Literacy: Extensive background in reviewing and identifying discrepancies within architectural, structural, and MEP documents.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have experience in door, frame, and hardware systems?

Work Location: Remote

📌 Senior Project Manager (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 ARJ Architectural
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality