Project controller Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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Company Description

We are Chandos

Inclusion, collaboration, innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community.  They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. And, if they resonate with you too, we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, we’re building community. And, we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together, we can build a better world.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and driven construction professional to join our team as a Senior Project Manager / Project Director . This is a key leadership role for someone ready to take the next step in their career—starting as a Senior Project Manager with a clear development path to Project Director within approximately six months.

You’ll oversee complex, high-value projects, ensuring exceptional performance across design, construction, and client relations. You’ll also play an active role in mentoring project teams and supporting business development efforts to continue expanding our presence and reputation in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-lifecycle delivery of mid-to-large institutional, multi residential wood construction,  and commercial projects
• Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery, including : Design review and constructability input, Estimating, budgeting (Class D, Class B, Tender) and cost control, Tendering, procurement, and contract administration, Construction sequencing, site logistics, and methodology development, Close-out, hand-off, and client transition
• Manage both open CM (CCDC 5A / 5B) and converted CM (CCDC 2) delivery models : Shift projects from open to fixed-sum contracts through risk identification and tender recap, Mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities throughout construction
• Experience in other collaborative project delivery models including IPD, Progressive Design-Build, or Design-Build would be an asset
• Craft compelling proposals and methodologies that win work and clearly articulate “what’s in it for the client”
• Implement estimating input, subtrade buy-outs, contracts, change-order controls and robust forecasts
• Mentor project managers, coordinators, superintendents and support staff—develop tomorrow’s leaders today
• Foster client, consultant and subcontractor relationships that drive repeat business and strong referrals
• Embed continuous improvement : streamline processes, reinforce safety best practices, capture lessons learned

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Additional Information

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.

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