Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

About Wales Mclelland

Wales McLelland is an industry leader, well established in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, with over 50 years of operation. Our success is driven by the experience and excellence of our employees, earning the trust of our partners. We’re a general contractor offering pre‑construction, design‑build, and construction management services, specializing in tilt‑up construction. Our core values are Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Commitment.

The Project Manager will oversee commercial, institutional, and light industrial construction projects, providing administrative direction and leadership to project teams and maintaining positive, long‑lasting client relationships.

• Lead planning and implementation of assigned projects.
• Monitor and drive overall project performance, including schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, site staff, and internal teams.
• Review project plans and specifications; identify design, scheduling, cost‑saving, and construction issues.
• Manage permits and approval phases of the development process.
• Develop and manage budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
• Oversee bidding and contract negotiations, aligning with company policies and values.
• Prepare and issue project tender packages with customized scopes of work.
• Review quotations; provide bid analyses and recommendations.
• Ensure all approvals are received before the construction phase.
• Develop project schedules, allocate resources, and provide updates to all stakeholders.
• Provide timely and effective project reporting, including monthly status, cost forecasting, cash flow, schedule, safety, and quality updates.
• Support and mentor project coordinators through training, coaching, supervising, and performance assessment.

• Post‑secondary education in Construction Management or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum three years as a Project Manager in construction, preferably commercial, institutional, or light industrial.
• Experience managing complex and multiple projects.
• Proficiency in developing detailed project plans using management tools and methodologies.
• Strong planning and execution skills.
• Ability to manage timelines and budgets effectively.
• Superior analytical, problem‑solving, and judgment skills.
• Track record of building relationships across multiple levels, including subtrades, consultants, clients, and executives.

• Competitive compensation package based on industry surveys.
• Performance and discretionary bonus program.
• RRSP matching.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Employee referral program.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Anniversary service recognition.
• Office lunches and morning snacks.
• Free parking.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Learning and development program.

Location:

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.

Salary: CA $90,000 – CA $130,000.

Recruiting agencies are not accepted; please apply directly.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.