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Senior Project Manager

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

$140,000 to $160,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay
$140,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
Job type
Full-time
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Experience
Minimum of 8–10 years of construction project management experience.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Senior Project Manager – Institutional Construction

Location: Greater Toronto Area

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 + Bonus, Benefits & RRSP

Project Value: $100M+

Sector: Ground-Up Institutional / ICI Construction

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading Canadian general contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale, ground-up institutional projects valued at over $100 million.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven construction professional to take ownership of complex, high-profile projects while working alongside an established leadership team and respected industry partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead institutional construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts and overall financial performance.
  • Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, forecasts and cost reports.
  • Oversee procurement, tendering, contract negotiations and change management.
  • Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Chair project meetings and provide clear reporting to clients and senior leadership.
  • Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, building codes and company standards.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and trade partners.
  • Support and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Coordinators.
  • Work closely with site leadership to maintain quality, safety and schedule expectations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8–10 years of construction project management experience.
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale, ground-up institutional or ICI projects.
  • Experience managing projects valued at $100 million or more is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling and cost management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
  • PMP, P.Eng. or Gold Seal certification is considered an asset.
  • Experience with healthcare, education, government or other complex institutional projects is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $140,000–$160,000
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Company RRSP program
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to lead major, high-profile institutional projects

Interested candidates are invited to apply confidentially. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale institutional construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and overall financial performance. Coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams; manage risks and reporting; and support project staff while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule expectations.

Requirements

Requires 8–10 years of construction project management experience, including proven delivery of large ground-up institutional or ICI projects; experience with projects valued at $100 million or more is strongly preferred. Candidates should have strong project controls, scheduling, cost management, contract, and team leadership skills, plus a degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; PMP, P.Eng., or Gold Seal certification is an asset.

Skills

  • Institutional Construction
  • ICI Construction
  • Project Budget Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Contract Management
  • Cost Management
  • Project Controls
  • Procurement
  • Tendering
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • Company RRSP Program
  • Comprehensive Health And Dental Benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • Long-Term Career Advancement Opportunities

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Ground-Up Construction
  • Institutional Construction
  • ICI Construction
  • Construction Management
  • Pre-Construction
  • Project Closeout
  • Project Budgets
  • Project Schedules
  • Project Forecasts
  • Cost Reports
  • Construction Contracts
  • Project Controls
  • Procurement
  • Tendering
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Change Management
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Building Codes
  • Quality Management
  • Construction Safety
  • Healthcare Projects
  • Education Projects
  • Government Projects
  • PMP
  • P.Eng.
  • Gold Seal Certification
  • Engineering Degree

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