KAN Recruitment is proud to partner with a reputable and expanding commercial construction company in Kelowna that is seeking a results-driven Operations Project Manager. This is a senior, hands-on position ideal for a professional who thrives across project management, estimating, client engagement, and operational leadership.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in winning work, planning projects, leading execution, and maintaining long-term client relationships, managing projects from early client engagement and estimating through construction and closeout while ensuring strong financial performance and exceptional service delivery.

Responsibilities:

Project Management & Operations

- Provide leadership and oversight for multiple projects from scope development through closeout
- Plan, organize, and coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Develop and manage schedules, budgets, and execution plans
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Oversee reporting, forecasting, project controls, and performance tracking

Estimating & Pre-Construction

- Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work
- Review drawings, specifications, and site conditions to define complete scopes
- Lead development of bid packages, proposals, and pricing strategies
- Identify risks, assumptions, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities
- Support contract negotiations and scope clarifications

Sales & Business Development

- Engage with new and existing clients to support business growth
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and RFP responses
- Build strong relationships with clients, property managers, and stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships
- Represent the organization professionally in the marketplace

Client Experience & Customer Service

- Act as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle




- Provide clear, proactive communication regarding scope, schedule, and costs
- Manage expectations and resolve issues efficiently and professionally
- Deliver an experience that drives repeat business and referrals

Contracts, Cost Control & Change Management

- Manage contracts, billing, cost controls, and financial reporting
- Monitor budgets, purchase orders, change orders, invoices, and forecasts
- Apply strong change management processes to protect margins
- Lead risk identification and mitigation strategies

Team Leadership & Coordination

- Lead and coordinate superintendents, crews, and subcontractors
- Support workforce planning and scheduling
- Assist with recruitment and onboarding as needed
- Promote accountability, collaboration, and a strong safety culture

Quality, Safety & Closeout

- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and turnover expectations
- Review designs for constructability and scope alignment
- Manage closeout documentation, deficiencies, and final handover

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of construction project management experience (commercial or industrial preferred)
- Experience in estimating, client-facing sales, and customer service
- Solid knowledge of construction contracts, cost controls, and project financials
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and support revenue growth
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- PMP designation considered an asset

What’s Offered

- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and performance
- Opportunity to play a key role in company growth and client development
- High level of autonomy across estimating, sales, and project execution
- Collaborative team environment within a growing organization

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Manager (Kelowna)
🏢 KAN Recruitment
📍 Kelowna