Project Manager, Victoria

Torus Talent is excited to partner with Durwest Construction Management in their search for a Project Manager in Victoria, BC. This person will have the opportunity to join a team that has been around for 40 years and help them deliver their portfolio of projects exceeding 90 million dollars. With a strong background in institutional, commercial, and residential projects, this person will have the opportunity to work on a variety of upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle delivery of stipulated sum (hard bid) projects valued between $20M–$100M+, with accountability for schedule, budget, and overall execution.
• Manage contract administration under CCDC 2, 5A, and 5B, including change management, progress claims, RFIs, shop drawings, and closeout documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules in collaboration with the Superintendent, proactively managing risk and driving performance.
• Own project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and monthly reporting.
• Lead coordination with consultants, municipalities, health authorities, and trade partners to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Oversee work in operational environments, ensuring strict adherence to infection control protocols, clinical adjacency planning, medical equipment coordination, and regulatory standards (CSA, NFPA, local health authorities).
• Support preconstruction, tendering, and estimating efforts, contributing to competitive, well-scoped submissions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Coordinators and junior team members.
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, and compliance in regulated institutional environments.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager with a General Contractor, leading projects in a hard bid / stipulated sum environment.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects as the responsible PM.
• Significant hospital, medical facility, or healthcare experience is strongly preferred. Experience with civic facilities such as firehalls, police stations, courthouses, or other municipal buildings is also highly valued.
• Proven experience working within operational facilities, including commissioning and handover in regulated environments.
• Experience delivering projects in the $20M–$100M+ range.
• Exposure to Design-Build, IPD, or Progressive Design-Build delivery models is considered a strong asset.
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong contract management, financial oversight, and scheduling expertise.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Durwest?

• Join a respected firm with a strong reputation across Vancouver Island.
• Competitive compensation package including extended health benefits, RRSP matching, and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful community-impact projects in healthcare and civic infrastructure.
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment with long-term growth potential.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word document format to . Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.