Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager oversees multifamily construction projects from predevelopment through completion. Early responsibilities will centre on preconstruction leadership and effective management of third-party partners. As the regional pipeline expands, the role will also contribute to establishing subcontractor networks and advancing Greystar’s self-perform/general contractor capabilities. This position provides strategic and operational leadership to internal teams, consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors—ensuring all projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience managing ground‑up multifamily construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience in preconstruction, budgeting, and project delivery.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience managing subcontractors and consultants.
- Local estimating experience in Ontario, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to detailed underwriting for new pursuits.
- Experience working across Toronto submarkets, GTA suburbs, and other Ontario markets beyond the downtown core is strongly preferred.
- Experience preparing institutional‑level reporting and project updates is a strong asset.
- Experience with both high‑rise concrete and low‑rise wood‑frame multifamily construction.
- Proficiency in Excel, including complex budget templates, and data analysis.
- Estimating experience preferred.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex project budgets.
- Exceptional organizational, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
- Proven ability to manage risk and maintain schedule discipline across project stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong negotiation capabilities.
- Knowledge of Ontario building codes, energy standards, regulations, and permitting processes.
- Ability to travel to jobsites across Eastern Canada.
- A flexible, team‑oriented approach with openness to Greystar’s processes and ways of working.
Nice To Haves
- A strong professional network of trade partners and/or third‑party construction managers (CMs) in the region is a significant asset.
- Experience preparing institutional‑level reporting and project updates is a strong asset.
- Estimating experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead all project phases, from predevelopment through turnover and closeout.
- Collaborate with Development to define project scope, schedule, budget, and risk strategies.
- Provide early design input to ensure alignment with financial and scheduling targets.
- Conduct cost‑benefit and schedule analyses to support key decisions.
- Oversee general contractors to ensure compliance with safety, quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
- Perform regular site visits to assess progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues.
- Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to improve efficiency and buildability.
- Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and execute contracts.
- Review and validate pay applications, change orders, and cost forecasts.
- Ensure timely responses to submittals, RFIs, and testing documentation.
- Promote Greystar’s safety culture and drive zero‑incident performance.
- Ensure compliance with permitting requirements and oversee project closeout activities.
- Provide consistent reporting to stakeholders and leadership regarding project status, risks, and mitigation efforts.
- Support regional growth initiatives, including subcontractor development and long‑term construction infrastructure planning.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop team members, fostering strong performance and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
