Project Manager

Lark Group of Companies Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

About this position

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, community-focused projects across our construction and development portfolio. This role suits someone solid or senior and is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to drive work forward, lead people well, and make good decisions in environments where priorities can shift and ambiguity is part of the job.

This is not a role where you sit behind a schedule and report problems upward. You’ll own your projects end to end — from early planning through delivery and close-out — working alongside a highly collaborative team to collectively drive the project forward. You’ll be trusted to navigate real-world complexity with judgment, accountability, and momentum, bringing people together to get the work done well.

Because many of our projects are Lark developments, you’ll work closely with development, finance, operations, consultants, and site teams. That means strong collaboration, no ego, and the ability to influence without relying on hierarchy. You’ll be comfortable working at all levels — from trades and site leadership through to senior executives.

This is a fast-paced, high-expectation environment. If you thrive on responsibility, enjoy solving messy problems, and want to work on projects that genuinely matter to communities, you’ll fit well here.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead the full project lifecycle, including:

Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Owning projects from early planning through construction, turnover, and close-out
  • Driving schedules, budgets, and quality with a strong focus on outcomes
  • Making timely decisions with imperfect information and adjusting course as conditions change

Collaboration & Coordination

  • Working closely with Superintendents, Project Coordinators, consultants, and internal teams
  • Partnering with Development on Lark-led projects to balance commercial, design, and delivery priorities
  • Coordinating stakeholders to ensure alignment and avoid execution bottlenecks

Risk, Planning & Controls

  • Proactively identifying and managing project risks
  • Developing and maintaining realistic schedules, budgets, and forecasts
  • Surfacing issues early and proposing practical solutions — not just reporting problems

Team Leadership & Development

  • Leading and supporting Project Coordinators and other PM staff
  • Creating clarity, accountability, and momentum across project teams
  • Actively developing people — building capability, confidence, and ownership

Communication & Accountability

  • Providing clear, concise updates to leadership and stakeholders
  • Managing consultants, vendors, and contracts with confidence and professionalism
  • Ensuring documentation, reporting, and controls are fit for purpose — not bureaucratic

Safety & Values

  • Championing a strong safety culture in partnership with site leadership
  • Leading in a way that reflects Lark’s values: Drive, Authentic, Respect, Elevate, Safety, and Bold

Who You Are

  • You’re a solid to senior Project Manager with experience delivering complex construction projects
  • You’re driven, decisive, and comfortable leading in ambiguity
  • You take ownership and push work forward without waiting to be told
  • You’re collaborative, grounded, and low-ego — respected by site teams and leadership alike
  • You balance commercial awareness with care for people and outcomes
  • You’re energized by pace, responsibility, and meaningful work
  • You value clarity, honesty, and doing things properly — even when it’s hard

Why This Role Is Different

  • You’ll work on **projects that genuinely matter to communities**
  • You’ll be trusted to lead, not micromanaged
  • You’ll have real influence over how projects are delivered
  • You’ll work in an environment that values judgment, accountability, and momentum over rigid process
  • You’ll be part of a team that expects a lot — and supports you to deliver it

What We Offer

  • We take care of our people — genuinely and holistically. This role comes with a competitive compensation package and benefits that reflect the value of the work and the impact of the role.
  • Salary: $125,000–$175,000, depending on experience
  • Annual profit share paid each December
  • Extended Health & Dental — 100% company paid
  • 4% RRSP matching
  • Professional Development: Coverage for professional dues
  • Personal Spending Account: $750 annually
  • Phone allowance or company phone provided
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Wellness: On-site gym access (@ Head Office)
  • Leadership: Supportive, down-to-earth leadership and genuinely a great boss - demanding yes, but elevating, empowering and fun
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