Project Manager - Wood Frame Construction
Location: Projects Across Vancouver Island
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About The Opportunity
Project Manager - Wood Frame Construction to join a growing construction organization specializing in commercial and multi-family wood-frame construction, framing, prefabrication, and related building solutions.
This is a hands-on Project Management opportunity for an individual with a strong background in wood-frame construction, framing operations, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage construction projects from project handoff through construction and final closeout.
- Develop, maintain, and actively manage detailed project schedules.
- Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Review and interpret construction contracts, drawings, specifications, scopes, and project requirements.
- Manage scope changes and change orders, including associated cost and schedule impacts.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Collaborate closely with design, production, and site operations teams to ensure effective project execution.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify schedule, cost, quality, and operational risks.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and records.
- Lead project meetings, communicate key decisions, and ensure action items and commitments are followed through.
- Support and maintain quality control and safety standards throughout project delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.
- Manage project closeout activities and implement lessons learned to improve future project performance.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on framing experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience supervising framing crews on mid-rise wood-frame construction projects.
- Experience conducting quality control inspections and directing crews on construction activities.
- Ability to review and approve RFIs and perform material takeoffs.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a Project Management role.
- Experience with contract revisions, project scheduling using Microsoft Project, budget control, and change order preparation.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, project scope, building sequences, and construction schedules.
- Demonstrated financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
- Working knowledge of AI tools, including Claude, or a willingness to quickly adopt and integrate AI into daily workflows.
- Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Technology & Continuous Improvement
- We value individuals who are open to new ideas, embrace technology, and continuously look for ways to improve construction project delivery.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Be comfortable learning and adopting new technologies and digital tools.
- Actively explore and use AI tools to improve project planning, communication, analysis, and administrative efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, systems, and project management processes.
- Adapt to new processes and approaches rather than relying solely on traditional methods.
- Use project data and digital tools to support informed decision-making.
- Take ownership of improvement initiatives and contribute to their successful implementation.
