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Job summary

The Project Manager will oversee project delivery from mobilization to close-out, managing budgets, schedules, and quality standards. They will serve as the primary point of contact for clients while coordinating with trades, consultants, and site teams to ensure project success.

Job details

Great companies start with great people, and we're looking for one more. Placemaker Construction is the general contracting arm of Placemaker Group, a vertically integrated real estate company with 20+ years building across the Lower Mainland. We deliver residential, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, and community projects for clients across BC. We also work hand-in-hand with our sister company, Placemaker Communities, on select projects, carrying those projects from first concept through to occupancy, which adds to our team's range of experience across a wide variety of project types. We're a collaborative, growing team that gives people real ownership of their work, room to bring their experience to the table, and space to keep growing with the company. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager, based out of our North Vancouver headquarters, to run a mix of ground-up wood-frame residential, commercial build-outs, and tenant improvements. This role will support one of our projects in Interior BC, requiring regular travel to site, roughly 1–2 days a week, as needed, throughout the project. The right person is comfortable with the drive and flexible enough to accommodate site visits, client meetings, and project milestones. ABOUT YOU You're an experienced Project Manager who takes ownership of a project's outcome, from budget and schedule to client relationships and quality. You're organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented. You anticipate issues, communicate clearly, and know how to find a path forward. You build strong relationships with clients, consultants, trades, and community partners, and you understand the people and priorities you work alongside. You're comfortable managing multiple projects and project types at once, and you're willing to travel to site as the work requires. You take pride in accurate forecasting, a well-run project, and holding yourself and your team accountable. You are a team leader, motivating others to strive for excellence in every project. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of Project Management experience delivering wood-frame residential projects is required; experience with commercial and/or tenant improvement projects is an asset Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and consultants, with a strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, building codes and regulations Experience coordinating municipal permitting, inspections, and approvals Excellent and respectful written and verbal communication skills, with strong client-facing experience A valid Class 5 driver's licence and willingness to commute to Interior BC as needed (approximately 1–2 times per week) Experience with construction management and scheduling software such as Jonas Premier, Microsoft Project, Excel and Word is an asset YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of project delivery across budget, schedule, quality, and client relationships, from mobilization through to close-out and client sign-off. You will: Own overall budget control, including cost tracking, forecasting, change orders, and reporting on project margin Own schedule control, including look-aheads and milestones, and proactively resolve delays or conflicts that could impact progress Manage trade and consultant relationships, including scopes of work, bid packages, contracts, and coordination across the project team Review drawings, specifications, and contracts; identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with the design and site teams Oversee quality management, ensuring work is completed in accordance with project documents, codes, and requirements Serve as the primary point of contact for client communication, providing regular updates and confirming client satisfaction at key milestones and project completion Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues early and coordinating resolutions with the project team Maintain forecast accuracy across budget and schedule, and report regularly to leadership Support safety and quality compliance on site, working alongside the Site Superintendent and CSO to meet WorkSafeBC requirements and the project safety plan Oversee close-out documentation, deficiency resolution, and final client sign-off Travel to the Interior BC project site as needed (approximately 1–2 times per week) to support site coordination, client meetings, and community relationships, with an understanding of local priorities and protocols Our North Vancouver head office sits in vibrant Lower Lonsdale, just minutes on foot from the SeaBus, with regular travel to our project in Interior BC and future opportunities across Placemaker's growing portfolio. The annual base pay range for this position will be based on your experience level, and Placemaker recognizes exceptional individual and team performance through our pay-for-performance bonus program. For this position, we offer: Permanent, full-time employment with Placemaker Construction Competitive compensation Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Paid vacation Mileage/travel allowance for trips to the Interior BC site Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility BE A PLACEMAKER We're growing and looking for an experienced Project Manager who is ready to take ownership of a varied portfolio of projects and become part of a growing construction team. If you are looking for the opportunity to grow with a company, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your resume. Placemaker Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to a hiring process that is fair, respectful, and accessible. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will oversee project delivery from mobilization to close-out, managing budgets, schedules, and quality standards. They will serve as the primary point of contact for clients while coordinating with trades, consultants, and site teams to ensure project success.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of project management experience, specifically with wood-frame residential construction. Proficiency in construction management software and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required to support site visits and project coordination.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Paid vacation • Mileage/travel allowance • Professional growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Construction management
• Contract administration
• Client relations
• Cost tracking
• Forecasting
• Quality management
• Risk mitigation
• Subcontractor management
• Permitting
• Construction drawings
• Building codes
• Team leadership
• Communication

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering