Project Manager - Construction

Company Overview

Durwest has been a trusted leader in Construction and Project Management for over 40 years, with a strong presence on Vancouver Island and a reputation for successfully delivering complex projects with precision, collaboration, and care.

We are in an exciting period of growth and transformation. We have new leadership, a revitalized brand, and an elevated commitment to operational excellence and the Durwest Building Experience.

We are actively seeking professionals who take ownership, embrace growth, and build lasting relationships; individuals ready to help us shape the next chapter of Durwest.

Reports to:

Project Director

Direct Report(s):
Project Coordinator(s)

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team to support tenant improvement and general construction projects.

As a Project Manager at Durwest, you will oversee projects from preconstruction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will lead contract administration, manage project budgets and schedules, and work closely with clients, consultants, and trade partners to drive successful outcomes.

Depending on project assignment, you may be working on a large, complex infrastructure project requiring coordination across multiple stakeholders, or managing a portfolio of tenant improvement and general projects with varying scopes and timelines.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. You will play a key role in delivering successful projects while contributing to the Durwest Building Experience and our continued growth.

• Tenant Improvement & General Projects: A variety of smaller to mid-sized projects with a faster pace and diverse scopes

• Lead all phases of construction projects from kickoff through closeout, owning schedule, budget, and overall execution.
• Provide clear leadership and mentorship to the project team, including proactive management of Project Coordinator(s).
• Maintain a strong on-site presence, leading meetings, resolving issues, and driving progress.
• Lead project closeout, including commissioning, deficiencies, turnover documentation, and client handover.

• Manage contract administration across Construction Management and General Contracting projects, including CCDC 2, 5A, and 5B.
• Review and negotiate contracts, scopes, and change orders with the Project Director.
• Oversee RFIs, shop drawings, site instructions, and project documentation through to completion and warranty closeout.
• Manage the change management process end-to-end, ensuring timely documentation, pricing, and client approvals.

• Own project budgets, cost tracking, progress payments, and financial reporting.
• Prepare preliminary budgets and cost estimates, contributing to design efficiency, material selection, and value engineering.
• Support estimating and tendering efforts to deliver competitive, well-scoped bids.
• Lead procurement of trades and suppliers, including scope alignment, bid review, and award recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners to ensure performance, accountability, and project success.

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules in collaboration with the Superintendent and Project Director.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, improving efficiency and project outcomes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to scope, schedule, cost, and site conditions.

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