Sr. Project Manager (construction or Facilities) to deliver capital projects safely, on budget, and to specification end to end

Our client is looking for a Sr. Project Manager (construction or Facilities) to deliver capital projects safely, on budget, and to specification end to end.

Overview:

As a Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of construction, renovation, and facility upgrade projects - shaping business cases, developing scopes, managing resources, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule alignment from concept to commissioning.

You bring hands-on experience managing contractors, coordinating with architects and engineers, navigating permitting, and resolving site issues quickly and professionally.

You know how to get work done - and motivate the trades, consultants, and internal teams who help you do it.

When it comes to team leadership you are a strong communicator, confident decision-maker, and steady presence on and off the construction site.

Must Have's:

• 8+ years of experience in project management
• 5+ years leading construction, renovation, capital improvement, or facility development projects
• Ability to collaborate with designers on space planning, finishes, millwork, and customer experience-driven layouts.
• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Exceptional communication with senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (stipulated sum, designbuild, CM, costplus).
• Experience with construction tendering, RFP/RFQ processes, construction administration, and progress payment validation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings.
• Experience with construction project controls: cost tracking, earned value, scheduling, risk assessments, change management.
• Familiarity with building codes, OHS requirements, inspections, and quality assurance.

Nice to Have's:

• PMP or construction-related designation
• Understanding of agile/lean still applicable if adapted to construction

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project plans, project schedules, risk mitigation and status reporting within project management methodologies.
• Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process.
• Work with Business Leaders and stakeholders to deliver complex multi-stream projects.
• Work collaboratively across project/delivery teams and external parties.
• Participate in cross-functional teams during design, proposal development, implementation and review.
• Conduct analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Escalate issues early to maintain schedule and scope.
• Increase overall effectiveness, efficiency and profitability through operational improvements.
• Lead construction project planning, including site assessments, feasibility evaluation, scope definition, and design coordination.
• Manage contractors, consultants, trades, vendors, and inspectors, ensuring all work follows drawings, specifications, and building codes.
• Track and control construction budgets, cash flow, contingencies, procurement, and change orders.
• Conduct routine site visits, progress reviews, deficiency inspections, and status reporting.
• Drive resolution of field issues, schedule risks, material delays, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure projects meet construction standards and quality expectations from kickoff to occupancy.