Position: Project Manager
Job Overview:
Surespan Structures is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Duncan, BC. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of structural steel fabrication contributing directly to the successful delivery of high-profile infrastructure across Canada.
This role is best suited for a results-driven Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative environment, understands fabrication-driven projects, and is looking to play a meaningful role in both project execution and pre-construction planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Delivery
- Lead projects from award through to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Estimators, and Operations to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
- Oversee:
- Procurement and coordination of materials
- Change order pricing, tracking, and documentation
- Submittals, RFIs, RFQs, and shop drawing processes
- Document control and project correspondence
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with all stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
- Support cost-effective project delivery through strong coordination and decision-making
Estimating Support
- Contribute to structural steel estimating efforts as needed, including quantity take-offs and scope reviews
- Review drawings and specifications to identify risks, opportunities, and cost impacts
- Support tender preparation and budgeting alongside the estimating team
- Help ensure seamless transition from estimating to project execution
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and project outcomes
- Support team success through collaboration, accountability, and shared goals
Project Coordination
- Manage and track all project documentation including contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and site instructions
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and properly controlled
- Coordinate information flow between client, suppliers, and internal teams
- Ensure timely processing of submittals and contract changes
Performance Expectations:
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Maintain a high level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail
Requirements:
- 5 -10 years of Fabrication experience, including 3-5 years as a Qualified Project
Manager - Experience in structural steel or heavy civil/bridge projects (fabrication experience preferred)
- Proven ability to deliver projects end-to-end, including commercial management and client relations
- Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and project controls
- Exposure to structural steel estimating is considered a strong asset
Location of Employment:
Based at the Surespan Structures office in Duncan, British Columbia, supporting projects across Canada.
Compensation:
$80,000 - $90,000 per year, final salary will be based on experience.
Extended Health & Dental Group Benefits after 3 months of employment.
