Construction Project Manager
Toronto | 12-month Contract | Hybrid
Matchtech are supporting a key client with the requisition of a Construction Project Manager. The Construction Project Manager will support the EPC Project Manager or Program Manager in delivering construction projects from pre-construction through completion and warranty. The role is responsible for safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contract administration, client management, stakeholder engagement, subcontractor oversight, reporting and successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day construction activities across one or multiple projects.
- Manage project safety, quality, schedule, risk, cost and performance.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and forecasts.
- Build and manage client, contractor and stakeholder relationships.
- Oversee contract administration, RFIs, change orders, claims mitigation and closeout activities.
- Lead subcontractor procurement, bid evaluation and award processes.
- Monitor project progress and provide status updates to senior leadership and clients.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and startup activities.
- Ensure permits, insurance, bonding and compliance requirements are met.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, turnover and warranty processes.
- Perform project audits covering safety, quality, schedule and financial performance.
- Mentor project staff and support workforce planning and development.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 7 years of project management experience within construction, EPC or infrastructure environments.
- Strong experience managing project schedules, budgets, risk registers and cost forecasts.
- Experience administering contracts, subcontracts, change management and procurement activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management, scheduling and document control systems.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and project financial controls.
- Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Background
- Experience in Transmission & Distribution, Utilities, Energy, Oil & Gas, Transportation or Major Infrastructure projects.
- Construction site leadership and field execution experience.
- Experience supporting large utility clients such as Hydro One or similar owner organisations.
- EPC, Program Management or Construction Management project experience.
