Senior Project Manager
About The Position
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll guide mid-to-large commercial and institutional projects from initial concept and proposal development right through to final close-out. You’ll lead pre-construction under CM, drive design-to-tender workflows, convert to a stipulated-sum model, and execute construction with precision, accountability and collaboration. As a mentor and coach, you’ll empower project managers and coordinators to raise their game, foster strong partnerships with clients and subcontractors, and drive continuous improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.
Requirements
- 8+ years of general contractor experience (not developer) on mid-to-large commercial projects
- 5+ years in a direct Project Manager role
- Proven track record managing projects from design through completion
- Demonstrated CM conversion experience (CCDC 5A/5B to CCDC 2)
- Expert understanding of Construction Management processes and delivery models
- Advanced budgeting skills (Class D, B, Tender levels) and tendering process knowledge
- Must be able to demonstrate evidence of mentoring others, leading cross‑functional initiatives, and resolving escalations independently
- Skilled in risk management, opportunity identification, and tender recap preparation
- Proficient with MS Project (scheduling), site logistics planning, and methodology development
- Strong forecasting and financial reporting abilities
- Valid driver’s license and ability to balance office and site work
Responsibilities
- Own full-lifecycle delivery of mid-to-large commercial projects (roughly $30 M+ in scope)
- Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery, including: Design review and constructability input, Estimating, budgeting (Class D, Class B, Tender) and cost control, tendering, procurement, and contract administration, construction sequencing, site logistics, and methodology development, Close-out, hand-off, and client transition
- Manage both open CM (CCDC 5A/5B) and converted CM (CCDC 2) delivery models: Shift projects from open to fixed-sum contracts through risk identification and tender recap, Mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities throughout construction
- Craft compelling proposals and methodologies that win work and clearly articulate “what’s in it for the client”
- Implement estimating input, subtrade buy-outs, contracts, change-order controls and robust forecasts
- Mentor project managers, coordinators, superintendents and support staff—develop tomorrow’s leaders today
- Foster client, consultant and subcontractor relationships that drive repeat business and strong referrals
- Embed continuous improvement: streamline processes, reinforce safety best practices, capture lessons learned
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
- RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
- Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
- Recognition and annual salary reviews program
- Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
- Regular company-wide engagement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
