Construction Project Manager Ontario

Full-Time Permanent Position

Salary Range $100,000 to $150,000

Office Based in Etobicoke. Candidates must be willing to travel to worksites in Hamilton.

Our General Contractor and Construction Management Client delivering commercial, multi-residential, hotel, and other construction projects throughout Ontario. Is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager who can take ownership of projects from pre-construction through construction, closeout, and turnover.

The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, financial control, scheduling, and successful delivery of assigned projects.

• Manage construction projects from pre-construction through substantial completion and final closeout.
• Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other consultant drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, site supervisors, and the Owner's representatives.
• Identify drawing conflicts, missing information, constructability issues, and scope gaps before they impact construction.
• Lead project start-up, progress, coordination, and closeout meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on outstanding action items.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with Owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Work closely with the Site Superintendent to coordinate day-to-day construction activities.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, consultant reviews, and municipal requirements.

• Develop and maintain the overall construction schedule.
• Prepare short-term look-ahead schedules with the Site Superintendent.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower, material deliveries, procurement, and construction progress.
• Identify potential delays and develop recovery plans.
• Ensure long-lead materials, equipment, shop drawings, and approvals are tracked and ordered on time.
• Coordinate trades to maintain the required construction sequence and project milestones.

• Assist with tendering, bid analysis, scope review, and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare and review subcontractor scopes to minimize scope gaps.
• Coordinate subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and procurement.
• Review subcontractor quotations and change-order requests.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, schedule, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Manage project budgets, commitments, forecasts, and cost-to-complete.
• Review subcontractor progress billings and recommend payments.
• Prepare and manage Owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain change-order logs and ensure changes are documented before work proceeds whenever possible.
• Track project costs against the approved budget.
• Assist with monthly progress draws and supporting documentation.
• Understand construction contracts, holdbacks, substantial performance, and payment requirements.
• Identify potential financial or contractual risks and bring them to management's attention promptly.

• Prepare, issue, and track RFIs.
• Manage shop drawing and submittal logs.
• Ensure required shop drawings are submitted, reviewed, approved, and distributed before construction.
• Maintain current construction drawings and documentation.
• Track Site Instructions, Supplemental Instructions, Change Directives, contemplated changes, and Change Orders.
• Maintain accurate project records using Procore or other company-approved project management software.

• Monitor construction quality and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and contractual…