Role: Project Manager, Construction
Salary: $100,000 to $120,000
Position Summary
The Project Manager leads the effective delivery of complex construction, manufacturing, and installation projects from initial handoff to final closeout. The role also oversees day-to-day office operations , supporting administrative efficiency, clear communication , and coordination across departments.
As a key operational leader , this position brings together internal departments, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, office administration, site personnel, and installation teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule , within budget, and to rigorous quality standards.
The successful candidate will be a highly organized, solutions- focused leader with excellent communication skills, strong operational discipline, and the capacity to manage several projects at once in a fast- moving environment. A background in construction, manufacturing, or specialty contracting is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Execution
- Lead assigned projects from sales turnover through project completion and customer acceptance.
- Develop and manage project schedules, site visits, deliverables, milestones, and critical path activities.
- Coordinate project scope, specifications, drawings, and execution requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations.
- Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.
Operations
- Oversee daily office operations to ensure efficient workflow, communication, and administrative support across the organization.
- Support coordination between project management, sales, finance, warehouse, and installation teams.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining operational procedures, reporting structures, and office standards.
- Help drive accountability, organization, and operational consistency within the office environment.
- Support leadership with internal communication, meeting coordination, reporting, and operational follow-through.
- Assist with resource planning and administrative prioritization to support project execution.
Customer Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Build strong working relationships with architects, contractors, consultants, municipal stakeholders, facility owners, and subcontractors.
- Lead project meetings, progress updates, and status reporting.
- Manage customer expectations while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness.
Coordination
- Coordinate closely with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, engineering/CAD, warehouse, and installation teams.
- Ensure material releases, production schedules, shipping timelines, and installation readiness align with project requirements.
- Collaborate with field installation supervisors to support successful site execution.
- Support continuous operational improvements and standardized project management processes.
Budgets & Contracts
- Monitor project budgets, margins, labor costs, change orders, and invoicing milestones.
- Review contracts, scopes, purchase orders, and subcontractor agreements for project compliance.
- Manage change orders, claims, and project documentation accurately and efficiently.
- Support forecasting and reporting requirements for leadership.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain high standards for project documentation, quality control, and closeout procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3–6 years of project management experience in construction, manufacturing, specialty contracting, architectural products, or related industries.
- Previous experience managing office operations, operational administration, or team coordination preferred.
- PMP certification considered an asset.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying complexity and timelines.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail with strong financial and operational acumen.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and field teams.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and project management platforms.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with community centres, sports facilities, arenas, gymnasiums, or specialty construction products.
- Knowledge of manufacturing-to-installation project workflows.
- Experience coordinating field installation crews and subcontractors across multiple regions.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, logistics coordination, inventory-driven project execution.
Work Environment & Travel
- Combination of office, warehouse/manufacturing, and jobsite environments.
- Ability to travel periodically to customer sites, project meetings, and installations across Canada.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
