Project Manager | Construction

Job Type:

Regular

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction Company is a North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia, India, and Europe. Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring, teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on skylines and the industry.

With over 16,000 employees, Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+ projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and new technologies. Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.

In Canada, where it has operated for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue. With over 930 professionals, the company plays a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts. Turner is committed to quality, safety, inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:

Access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.

Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).

Invitations to participate in company events and activities.

Hard and soft skills training programs.

End of Year Premium Pay.

Thorough benefits program including Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more.

Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$100,000 to CA$120,000, depending on experience and fit.

THE PROJECT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

Turner Construction’s Vancouver office is seeking a full-time Project Manager. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week.

The Project Manager will manage, evaluate, and assess the information necessary to construct a core construction project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified by the contract documents. This role is responsible for building the overall project "on paper."

As a Project Manager, you will:

Participate in preconstruction activities including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch

Participate and review Project Execution and Quality Control (QC) plans with Project Superintendent (PS).

Maintain detailed knowledge of Prime Contract and terms.

Finalize team roles and responsibilities and chair meeting with project team meeting to discuss.

Serve as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors, and other project staff and owner representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.

Chair Owner Architect and Consultant (OAC) meetings.

Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure drawings and specifications accurately relate to estimate.

Manage Last Planner System® (LPS) process, including preparing, facilitating, and coaching trades in each step.

Manage project budget including reviews of invoices, follow through on claim submittals.

Own completion and presentation of monthly forecasting and progress reporting to Operations Manager (OM).

Prepare and present Operations Review Meeting (ORM) documentation to OM.

Manage submittals and shop drawings, assess all for conformance to contract specifications and resolve conflicts in interpretation.

Log, manage, and resolve change orders identified on Constraint Log.

Conduct Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.

Communicate critical path and coordination risks that affect project schedule. Prepare and manage Long Lead Matrix.

Negotiate Change Orders. Manage information on changes in work; prepare independent analysis, as required; obtain and check estimates for changes from subcontractor; obtain approval of Architect and Owner, and resolving any conflicts.

Oversee closeout process. Manage Commissioning, occupancy, final handover, training, holdback, and financial closeout.

Support Building Living Injury Free Every Day (L.I.F.E.) practice on project.

Supervise Assistant Project Managers, Project and Construction Coordinators, Co-Op Students and provide input on performance appraisals.

Hold regular check-in meetings with direct reports.

Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades.

Develop reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, Change Order logs, and Quality Control.

Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings and submittal review

meetings.

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Is this the right role for you:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Construction or construction-related industries and organizations, preferred

Utilizes leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and lean

Understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills, demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills

Effective active listening skills and follow-up practices

Understand continuous improvement methods and tools

Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities, familiar with basic lean culture and concepts

Prioritize responsibilities for self and team

Project management skills

Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels and management

Work independently with little or no supervision, collaborate with others

Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process and technology enhancements

Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications

HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

We’re always looking for talented individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about their work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you, click "APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More Opportunities:

Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.

Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.

Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites and occasionally at office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 4.5 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 23 kg.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.