Senior Project Manager
- Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the Job
This role oversees the full scope of construction activities across an assigned commercial real estate portfolio in Québec. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver landlord improvements, tenant-related projects, and building capital initiatives across multiple sites.
Company Culture
Our client fosters a collaborative and accountable work environment where teams are encouraged to innovate, share expertise, and pursue operational excellence. The organization values safety, transparency, and professional growth while supporting employees through cross‑functional teamwork.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director, the Project Manager leads project planning, execution, and oversight for construction and investment initiatives across the portfolio. The role manages internal technicians and project teams, guides vendor performance, reviews budgets and schedules, and ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee construction, redevelopment, and major repair projects from planning to delivery.
- Manage internal project managers, coordinators, and technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Review and approve budgets, schedules, change orders, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to meet timelines, financial targets, and safety requirements.
- Lead vendor management, ensuring strong performance, compliance, and cost control.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to operations and capital projects.
- Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the construction team.
Desired Candidate
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience.
- Experience working with owners, landlords, developers, or commercial real estate organizations.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project delivery.
- Bilingual in French and English.
- LEED accreditation considered an asset.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities across various locations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Health and dental coverage from Day 1, premiums covered at 100%.
- Employer matched RRSP program up to 5%.
- Vacation and additional paid time off (plus summer hours).
- Professional expense and training support.
Professional Development
Employees benefit from mentorship, technical training, and opportunities to grow into broader operational or leadership roles across the portfolio.
Work Arrangement
Based in Montréal. Combination of in-office work with regular site visits.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead construction, redevelopment, major repair, and capital projects across a commercial real estate portfolio from planning through delivery. Manage project teams and vendors, oversee budgets and schedules, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure cost control, quality, regulatory compliance, and safety.
Requirements
A degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline is desired, along with at least five years of construction project management experience. Candidates should have commercial real estate experience, strong knowledge of budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project delivery, and be bilingual in French and English; LEED accreditation is an asset.
Skills
- Project Planning
- Project Execution
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- Schedule Management
- Change Order Management
- Risk Assessment
- Vendor Management
- Procurement
- Contract Administration
- Financial Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Structure
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Employer-Matched RRSP
- Vacation
- Additional Paid Time Off
- Summer Hours
- Professional Expense Support
- Training Support
- Mentorship
- Technical Training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Redevelopment
- Capital Projects
- Major Repairs
- Landlord Improvements
- Tenant Projects
- Project Planning
- Project Delivery
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Procurement
- Contract Administration
- Vendor Management
- Change Orders
- Risk Assessments
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- LEED Accreditation
- Engineering
- Architecture
- French
- English