Our people are our greatest strength. Come and join the team and be part of a great culture while enjoying the pursuit of new products, construction projects and continual growth.
This opportunity is with EXO Construction Group, a division of METHOD Innovation Partners. EXO is a growing Surrey-based construction company offering general contracting, design-build and construction management services to the institutional sector. EXO is notably recognized for its EXO Prefabricated Building System, meeting growth needs with rapidly built, quality, permanent buildings delivered seamlessly. The EXO Building System is currently focused on new schools and school additions in BC, with future growth leading to other sectors and expanded geographic areas.
Our construction services expertise as general contractor, design builder, and construction manager also provides opportunities in traditional construction projects across a broad range of sectors.
If you are an energetic, agile, driven professional who is excited about construction, project management, and delivering quality prefabricated and traditional projects, you might be the perfect fit to join our team as a Senior Project Manager.
OVERVIEW:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from initiation and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout. They are accountable for developing and executing the project plan, including the budget, schedule, procurement strategy, risk management, and resource planning, while ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.
The Senior Project Manager works closely with owners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and the internal project team to maintain alignment, resolve issues proactively, and drive the project forward. Through strong planning, communication, and leadership, they are expected to deliver high-quality projects that meet or exceed client expectations while striving to complete the work ahead of schedule and under budget wherever practical.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning & Preconstruction
- Develop the overall project execution plan, including scope, schedule, budget, procurement strategy, staffing requirements, and key project milestones. Ensure all planning activities align with the contract documents, client expectations, and company objectives.
- Identify project risks, constraints, long-lead items, and constructability challenges early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies and maintaining a project risk register throughout the project.
- Coordinate with owners, consultants, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal teams to obtain permits, approvals, and information required to maintain the project schedule.
- Support the Estimating, Project Services, and Leadership teams during proposals and preconstruction by providing technical input, constructability reviews, execution strategies, logistics planning, sequencing, and high-level project schedules for both traditional and design-build pursuits.
Budget and Cost Management:
- Develop, monitor, and forecast project budgets, cash flow, cost reports, productivity, and profitability, taking proactive action to address variances and maintain financial performance.
- Administer contracts, change orders, progress claims, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements while ensuring all commercial matters are documented, negotiated, and resolved in accordance with the contract.
- Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to manage procurement, monitor commitments, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
Project Execution and Management:
- Maintain the live project schedule in MS Project, updating progress regularly, identifying critical path impacts, implementing recovery plans where required, and communicating schedule risks to the project team and client.
- Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, project logs, meeting minutes, contracts, correspondence, and closeout documentation, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and current.
- Provide leadership and ongoing support to the Site Superintendent through regular communication, site meetings, trade coordination, problem solving, and by providing site management coverage during periods of absence when required.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Lead regular project meetings, provide status updates, resolve issues, and maintain strong working relationships.
- Prepare and distribute project reports covering schedule, budget, risks, and key decisions.
- Ensure effective communication channels are in place for team members and stakeholders.
Quality Assurance and Control
- Ensure all work complies with project documents, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Monitor quality throughout construction, conduct inspections, and lead post-project reviews to identify lessons learned.
Safety Management:
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture through inspections, training, and timely resolution of safety issues.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and support project team members while fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
Close Out:
- Lead project closeout, including deficiencies, commissioning, turnover documentation, O&M manuals, and lessons learned to improve future project delivery.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 8 to 15+ years' experience managing institutional or commercial construction projects valued between $10M–$50M.
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, building codes, contract administration, safety, scheduling, and project controls.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Procore, and other construction management software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- PMP designation, LEED accreditation, or equivalent certifications are considered assets.
OUR VALUES
- Collaboration
- Customer Focused
- Agility
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
WHAT WE OFFER:
Our greatest asset is our people. In addition to our dedicated, family atmosphere we offer:
- Competitive wages
- On-going career development programs
- Multiple company events (Culture Club)
- Vacation & paid time off
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Disability and life insurance
Thanks to the collaborative and supportive culture, METHOD and EXO are always progressing and understands the importance of growing as a team.
If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application!
For more information about METHOD and EXO, please visit www.methodinnovates.com and www.exoconstructiongroup.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- construction site management: 5 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 8 years (preferred)
- Construction estimating: 5 years (preferred)
- construction management: 8 years (preferred)
- $10 to $50M ICI construction project: 8 years (preferred)
- Project management software: 8 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
