About Sarina Homes
Sarina Homes is a boutique Calgary-based multifamily development company specializing in thoughtfully designed rental apartments, mixed-use developments, and for-sale townhomes in Calgary’s most desirable inner-city communities. We are vertically integrated across development, design, construction, and sales/property management, and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects with strong financial discipline and architectural excellence.
Position Overview
Sarina Homes is seeking an experienced Project Manager 2 (Finishing PM) to work with our team to help deliver multifamily and mixed-use developments. This role is responsible for managing budgets, schedules, consultants, contracts, permitting, and construction execution, while ensuring projects meet design intent, financial targets, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager 2 will play a key leadership role within the organization and act as the primary interface between ownership, consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Development & Pre-Construction
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Assist and comment projects through feasibility, design development, and pre-construction phases
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Coordinate architects, engineers, planners, and consultants
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Review drawings for constructability, value engineering, and cost optimization
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Lead estimating efforts and prepare Class D through Class A budgets
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Conduct trade scoping, tendering, and bid evaluations
2. Construction Management
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Oversee construction execution for 40+ contracts through to occupancy
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Administer construction contracts (CCDC and stipulated sum contracts)
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Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and site instructions
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Ensure adherence to schedule milestones and critical path management
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Monitor cost controls and forecast monthly project financial performance
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Maintain builder’s risk compliance and risk mitigation protocols
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Coordinate site teams, consultants, and trade partners
3. Financial & Contract Oversight
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Maintain strict budget control and cost reporting
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Monitor project contingencies and cash flow schedules
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Review progress draws and lender reporting packages
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Negotiate and administer construction and consultant contracts
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Lead procurement strategies and major trade buyouts
4. Design & Technical Oversight
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Review and coordinate architectural and engineering drawings
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Utilize 3D design software to review models and resolve conflicts
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Perform design coordination using:
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Utilize Adobe Photoshop for presentation materials, marketing visuals, and design refinement
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Support sales and marketing teams with rendering and visualization coordination
5. Leadership & Communication
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Provide executive reporting to senior leadership
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Foster collaboration across development, construction, sales, and finance teams
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Mentor Project Coordinators and site staff
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Maintain clear and professional written and verbal communication
Requirements
Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of experience in estimating, drawing design, and construction management
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Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field is preferred
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Proven experience in both residential and/or commercial development projects
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Direct experience managing development and building permit processes with the City of Calgary is an asset
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Strong experience in:
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Budget control
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Cost forecasting
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Cash flow scheduling
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Construction financial reporting
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Extensive experience using:
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Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and design visualization tools
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Demonstrated pre-construction leadership experience
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Strong experience administering construction contracts (CCDC preferred)
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Clear, confident written and verbal communicator
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Strong team player with leadership presence
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Experienced building construction schedule’s for projects in excess ($10M)
Core Competencies
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Strategic project planning
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Financial discipline and accountability
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Risk management
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Design integration and constructability review
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Negotiation and contract administration
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Team leadership and collaboration
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High attention to detail
Role Requirements
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This is not a remote position. The Project Manager is required to work full-time in-office and on-site at active project locations.
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Regular presence at construction sites is mandatory to oversee execution, coordinate trades, and manage project performance.
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The candidate must be currently located in Calgary, Alberta, or willing to relocate prior to commencement of employment.
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Must be available to respond to time-sensitive project matters outside standard business hours when required.
Benefits
What We Offer
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Opportunity to work on high-profile multifamily developments in Calgary
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Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
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Competitive compensation package
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Long-term growth opportunity within a growing development platform
