Project Manager / Residential Wood Frame

About the job Project Manager / Residential Wood Frame

PROJECT MANAGER RESIDENTIAL WOOD FRAME/HYBRID

Come join one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers located in the Okanagan!

We provide team members with a competitive base salary as well as variable pay, annual merit pay increases, paid vacation, a comprehensive benefit plan, a matching RRSP plan, a general education & training program, and much more. In addition, team members can enjoy paid time off each month to volunteer for causes they care about!

We are seeking a Project Manager to manage low to mid-rise wood-frame residential projects in the Okanagan. Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the construction of an ongoing project. The ideal candidate will have start-to-finish project experience and share our commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

This position is located in Kelowna, BC, and works directly on the project site.

What you'll do:

1. Manage multiple residential mid-rise wood frame/hybrid construction projects concurrently
2. Build and maintain a master construction schedule with a clear critical path
3. Control budget, schedule, and resource allocation
4. Create and support strong team morale, professional development, and work ethic
5. Demonstrate leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict
6. Act in a manner that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding project expectations
7. Handle potential problems, work interferences, and schedule conflicts/setbacks
8. Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes
9. Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects, and staff
10. Negotiate subcontracts and major purchases
11. Oversee quality assurance and risk management
12. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
13. Resolve design and construction challenges
14. Create lasting and effective professional relationships
15. Monitor and report progress to stakeholders
16. Manage any environmental or local community issues that arise during a project

What you'll bring:

1. Minimum 7 years of experience in residential or mixed-use wood frame/hybrid construction
2. Experience with concrete foundations including podium-style parking garage/suspended slabs
3. Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field
4. Certificate in Project Management would be an asset
5. Start-to-finish experience with wood frame projects
6. Proficiency in computer skills and strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore, Timberline and other construction management software
7. Experience with BIM is considered an asset
8. Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
9. Highly organized with superb time management skills
10. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities

About us:

We create places for people to flourish. We don't just build homes; we also work hard at building communities, careers, and opportunities. Our team members are not just employees; they are also the current and future workers, experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders in our industry. Whatever path they're on, we take pride in helping them achieve their goals while they're helping us achieve ours.