Job Description
Position Overview: As a Senior Project Manager you will lead the successful execution of complex construction projects with a focus on integrating DIRTT's prefabricated interior solutions into Division 5 and Division 9 scopes - particularly drywall, framing, and acoustical systems,. You will drive planning, coordination, and delivery across multiple job sites while aligning DIRTT system installations with General Contractor (GC) schedules and trade coordination.
This role demands an experienced, field-savvy professional with a deep understanding of interior systems, framing, drywall sequencing, finish integration, and strong leadership in high-performance construction environments.
Key Responsibilities: Project Strategy & Execution - Lead and manage DIRTT installations integrated with drywall, framing, and finish scopes from pre-construction through closeout.
- Align DIRTT scopes with GC master schedules, ensuring milestone adherence and avoiding schedule conflicts with Div 5/9 trades.
- Translate architectural and DIRTT shop drawings into actionable field-level execution plans with installers and sub-trades.
Field Coordination & Technical Oversight - Engage directly with steel stud/drywall crews, ceiling contractors, and low-voltage and glazing trades to ensure seamless integration with DIRTT assemblies.
- Perform jobsite inspections focused on framing layout, blocking, penetrations, and backing required for DIRTT interfaces.
- Serve as the on-site authority for understanding and enforcing DIRTT interface standards with traditional construction systems.
Installer & Subcontractor Management - Qualify, select, and supervise IS Installers and GC self-perform teams, ensuring they are DIRTT-trained and capable of delivering to quality standards.
- Interface with subcontractors across Division 5 (structural/stairs/misc. metals) and Division 9 (GWB, paint, acoustics, ceilings, flooring) to educate them on DIRTT sequencing, install tolerances, and coordination responsibilities.
Financial & Risk Management - Own project financial performance: manage budgets, evaluate cost-to-complete, drive margin protection, and lead project reviews.
- Track and report on project KPIs including GM performance, RFI/change order impacts, schedule delays, and scope creep.
Documentation & Communication - Oversee all construction documentation, including submittals, contracts, insurance, RFIs, permits, change orders, and close-out packages.
- Develop dashboards and reporting systems that provide real-time visibility to stakeholders and executive leadership.
Qualifications: - 7+ years of construction experience, with at least 4 years as a Project Manager overseeing drywall and framing scopes.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
- Proven success managing fast-paced, high-stakes interior build-outs with tight schedules and complex trade coordination.
- Deep working knowledge of:
- Drywall/stud framing and ceiling sequencing
- Prefabricated systems and tolerance integration
- Contract negotiation and subcontractor management
- Division 5/9 specifications, building codes, and jobsite safety
- Familiarity with ICE software (or willingness to train), MS Project, and construction documentation platforms.
- PMP certification or equivalent project controls training is preferred.
- Must be willing to travel across North America; project travel durations vary based on project scale and install complexity.
Preferred Experience: - Experience managing build-outs in healthcare, education, government, or high-end commercial interiors.
- Familiarity with union and non-union environments, subcontractor buyout, and cost engineering for finish-intensive projects.
What's in it for You: - A competitive base salary plus a variable pay (bonus) program.
- Eligibility to participate in DIRTT's Employee Share Purchase Plan.
- Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life, critical illness, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Mental health resources including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- A thorough and supportive onboarding program to set you up for success.
Please note employment with DIRTT is conditional upon the completion of a successful background check completed by a trusted 3rd party provider
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