Project Manager, Commercial Project Management & Construction

Project Manager, Commercial Project Management & Construction

Vancouver, British Columbia

Hybrid

Join Us to Grow, Connect, and Make an Impact.

At BGO Properties, we’re dedicated to enhancing personal and professional growth, fostering meaningful connections, and giving back to the communities where we operate.

As one of Canada’s premier providers of commercial property management and leasing services, BGO Properties manages a diverse portfolio of over 400 properties, totaling more than 67 million square feet of residential, office, industrial, and retail space. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to deliver innovative real estate solutions that create value and support their success. 

As part of the global BGO family, we leverage international expertise and local market insights to provide high-quality services. Our experienced team works across a variety of commercial real estate sectors, which ensure every property we manage is a welcoming and functional destination for tenants.

Whether you’re launching your career or advancing as a seasoned professional, BGO Properties offers opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and leadership development.

Join us and help shape the future of commercial real estate.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee construction projects across various asset classes, including retail, office, and industrial properties. Reporting to the Vice-President, National Commercial Project Management & Construction, you will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with company policies and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage capital and landlord work to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion.
• Oversee all construction projects, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute capital improvement programs to enhance portfolio value.
• Act as the Owner’s Representative, prioritizing their best interests in all projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and contractors to ensure all project requirements are met.
• Perform routine safety site inspections and ongoing quality control assessments.
• Conduct site reviews and attend construction meetings for assigned projects.
• Identify and resolve disputes, escalating concerns to the Property Manager when necessary.

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Assist in the preparation of project scopes, budgets, and financial tracking.
• Prepare and submit capital approvals, tender analyses, and RFQ/RFP recommendations.
• Track cost control measures, cost variances, and completion status, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
• Approve capital project payables and ensure obligations are met. Process project payment when required.
• Provide monthly project reports, including cost and financial forecasting.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of project-related reports and correspondence.
• Ensure all close-out documentation, permits, and as-built records are acquired and maintained.
• Coordinate the annual capital program for the assigned property portfolio.
• Track all budgets, on cost control including cost to complete, cost variances and provide updates to internal and external clients as required.
• Manage tendering processes, contract agreements (including CCDC and bonding requirements for execution), and procurement.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Client Service

• Partner with Leasing, Property Management, and Project Management Teams to develop and execute scopes of work.
• Ensure excellent customer service for internal and external clients.
• Secure necessary municipal approvals, permits, and entitlements.
• Provide full-cycle project coordination for tenant fit-outs in newly developed spaces.
• Recommend continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Miscellaneous

• Embrace and pro-actively support BGO’s culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.
• Other duties as required and assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in project management or project coordination within commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or similar).
• Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and construction best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with Yardi Construction Manager is an asset.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve problems using facts and strategic reasoning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to motivate, empower, and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and tenants.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong relationship management capabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (travel within British Columbia required; mileage reimbursement or car allowance provided).
• Police Clearance: A criminal verification check is required for employment.

The Expected Base Pay Range: $[105,000.00] – [125,000.00] - The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. BGO values the contribution of our employees and our compensation structure may vary based on the geographical location of successful candidates, as well as their experience, skills or qualifications. In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BGO Properties is the Canadian real estate property management and leasing division of BentallGreenOak (Canada) Limited Partnership. BGO is a global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit www.bgoproperties.com