Senior Project Manager - Vancouver - Chandos Construction

Description

Overview

Senior Construction Project Manager | Vancouver

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada's premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. Every employee has a financial stake in the company's performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

What We Offer

• Employee-ownership model—share in our success and vote on our direction
• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Employer-paid benefits (health, HCSA after one-year, dental, vision, EAP) + RRSP matching
• Educational assistance and leadership development programs
• True safety-first culture and coast-to-coast award-winning projects

Job Description

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll guide mid-to-large commercial projects from initial concept and proposal development right through to final close-out. You'll lead pre-construction under CM, drive design-to-tender workflows, convert to a stipulated-sum model, and execute construction with precision, accountability and collaboration.

As a mentor and coach, you'll empower project managers and coordinators to raise their game, foster strong partnerships with clients and subcontractors, and drive continuous improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-lifecycle delivery of mid-to-large commercial projects (roughly $30 M+ in scope)
• Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery, including: Design review and constructability input, Estimating, budgeting (Class D, Class B, Tender) and cost control, Tendering, procurement, and contract administration, Construction sequencing, site logistics, and methodology development, Close-out, hand-off, and client transition
• Manage both open CM (CCDC 5A/5B) and converted CM (CCDC 2) delivery models: Shift projects from open to fixed-sum contracts through risk identification and tender recap, Mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities throughout construction
• Craft compelling proposals and methodologies that win work and clearly articulate "what's in it for the client"
• Implement estimating input, subtrade buy-outs, contracts, change-order controls and robust forecasts
• Mentor project managers, coordinators, superintendents and support staff—develop tomorrow's leaders today
• Foster client, consultant and subcontractor relationships that drive repeat business and strong referrals
• Embed continuous improvement: streamline processes, reinforce safety best practices, capture lessons learned

Qualifications

Who You Are

• 8+ years of general contractor experience (not developer) on mid-to-large commercial projects
• 5+ years in a direct Project Manager role
• Proven track record managing projects from design through completion
• Demonstrated CM conversion experience (CCDC 5A/5B to CCDC 2)
• Expert understanding of Construction Management processes and delivery models
• Advanced budgeting skills (Class D, B, Tender levels) and tendering process knowledge
• Skilled in risk management, opportunity identification, and tender recap preparation
• Proficient with MS Project (scheduling), site logistics planning, and methodology development
• Strong forecasting and financial reporting abilities
• Valid driver's license and ability to balance office and site work

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Team player who fosters collaboration without relinquishing accountability
• Self-starter eager to learn, seek out new challenges, and teach others
• Entrepreneurial mindset: sets ambitious targets and drives transformative growth
• Exceptional communicator and negotiator—teams and clients seek you out
• Solutions-first strategic mentor with demonstrated positive client feedback
• Embodies Chandos' seven key attributes:
• Grit
• Accountability
• Construction intelligence
• Team orientation
• Proactivity
• Communication & connection
• Curious mindset

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.