Construction Project Manager

Job summary

Manage commercial construction projects from award through turnover, supporting delivery within budget, schedule, and architectural specifications. Coordinate site inspections, quality and safety, project documentation and changes, stakeholder communications, progress billings, estimates, and schedules.

Job details

We are seeking a Project Manager for an established client of ours servicing multiple sectors of the construction industry. This would be an ideal role for junior project manager or a project coordinator looking for a step up in their career. The Project Manager will work closely with senior project leadership, clients, subtrades, and engineering teams to oversee commercial projects from initial award through to final turnover. This role combines office-based client management, and active on-site oversight across commercial construction sites. Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Management: Lead and support the day-to-day management of commercial construction projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and architectural specifications. Site Coordination & Quality Control: Perform regular jobsite visits to inspect progress, verify build quality against drawings/specs, enforce WorkSafeBC life-safety protocols, and resolve field issues. Contract & Change Management: Administer project documentation using project tools, including managing RFIs, shop drawing submittals, Site Instructions, and change order requests (CCOs/COs). Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for General Contractors, architects, structural and envelope consultants, suppliers, and client representatives. Financial & Schedule Oversight: Monitor project milestones, review progress billings, assist with quantity take-offs/estimates, and maintain project schedules. Candidate Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in commercial construction, ideally as a Project Coordinator or Junior PM working for a General Contractor Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Construction) is highly desired; diplomas in Construction Management or Architectural Building Technology from BCIT (or equivalent) will also be considered. Background Focus: General contracting and commercial building background required. Technical Skills: Proficiency with industry software (Procore, Bluebeam Revu, MS Project, Smartsheet, AutoCAD/Revit). Licensing & Travel: Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle for jobsite visits across the Lower Mainland. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva | nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca

What you’ll do

Manage commercial construction projects from award through turnover, supporting delivery within budget, schedule, and architectural specifications. Coordinate site inspections, quality and safety, project documentation and changes, stakeholder communications, progress billings, estimates, and schedules.

Requirements

Candidates need 3–5 years of progressive commercial construction experience, ideally as a Project Coordinator or Junior Project Manager with a general contractor. A relevant engineering bachelor’s degree is highly desired, while construction management or architectural building technology diplomas are also considered; proficiency with construction software and a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with reliable vehicle access are required.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Construction Documentation · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Construction Project Management
• Project Coordination
• Site Coordination
• Quality Control
• Contract Administration
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Monitoring
• Schedule Management
• Progress Billing Review
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Construction Estimating
• RFI Management
• Shop Drawing Submittals
• WorkSafeBC Safety Protocols
• Construction Documentation

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety