Project Manager – Wood Frame Construction

Victoria, BC, Canada

$120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay: $120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Project Manager - Wood Frame Construction

Location: Projects Across Vancouver Island

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About The Opportunity

Project Manager - Wood Frame Construction to join a growing construction organization specializing in commercial and multi-family wood-frame construction, framing, prefabrication, and related building solutions.

This is a hands-on Project Management opportunity for an individual with a strong background in wood-frame construction, framing operations, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction projects from project handoff through construction and final closeout.
Develop, maintain, and actively manage detailed project schedules.
Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
Review and interpret construction contracts, drawings, specifications, scopes, and project requirements.
Manage scope changes and change orders, including associated cost and schedule impacts.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
Collaborate closely with design, production, and site operations teams to ensure effective project execution.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify schedule, cost, quality, and operational risks.
Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and records.
Lead project meetings, communicate key decisions, and ensure action items and commitments are followed through.
Support and maintain quality control and safety standards throughout project delivery.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.
Manage project closeout activities and implement lessons learned to improve future project performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on framing experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience supervising framing crews on mid-rise wood-frame construction projects.
Experience conducting quality control inspections and directing crews on construction activities.
Ability to review and approve RFIs and perform material takeoffs.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a Project Management role.
Experience with contract revisions, project scheduling using Microsoft Project, budget control, and change order preparation.
Strong understanding of construction drawings, project scope, building sequences, and construction schedules.
Demonstrated financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
Working knowledge of AI tools, including Claude, or a willingness to quickly adopt and integrate AI into daily workflows.
Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Technology & Continuous Improvement
We value individuals who are open to new ideas, embrace technology, and continuously look for ways to improve construction project delivery.

The Successful Candidate Will

Be comfortable learning and adopting new technologies and digital tools.
Actively explore and use AI tools to improve project planning, communication, analysis, and administrative efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, systems, and project management processes.
Adapt to new processes and approaches rather than relying solely on traditional methods.
Use project data and digital tools to support informed decision-making.
Take ownership of improvement initiatives and contribute to their successful implementation.

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Responsibilities

Manage wood-frame construction projects from handoff through closeout, overseeing schedules, budgets, contracts, scope changes, quality, safety, and project documentation. Coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams while leading meetings, maintaining client relationships, and improving project delivery.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of framing experience, three years supervising crews on mid-rise wood-frame projects, and one year in project management. Candidates must have experience with scheduling, budgeting, change orders, construction drawings, quality inspections, RFIs, and material takeoffs, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam and willingness to adopt AI tools.

Skills

Wood-Frame Construction
Framing Operations
Project Management
Project Scheduling
Budgeting and Cost Control
Change Order Management
Contract Review
Construction Drawing Interpretation
Material Takeoffs
RFI Review and Approval
Quality Control
Crew Supervision
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
Bluebeam
AI Tool Adoption

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Keywords

Wood-Frame Construction
Commercial Construction
Multi-Family Construction
Framing
Prefabrication
Project Management
Project Handoff
Project Closeout
Project Scheduling
Microsoft Project
Budget Control
Cost Forecasting
Financial Performance
Construction Contracts
Construction Drawings
Specifications
Scope Management
Change Orders
RFIs
Material Takeoffs
Quality Control
Safety Standards
Crew Supervision
Microsoft Office
Bluebeam
Claude
Artificial Intelligence
Risk Management
Client Relations
Continuous Improvement

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