Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Site Manager

Position: Project Manager - Permanent - 4315
Parker Huggett is proud to be working with a well-established Ottawa construction firm to identify an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team.

For more than four decades, our client has built a strong reputation throughout the National Capital Region for delivering unique and technically challenging construction projects with a focus on quality, craftsmanship and client service. Their portfolio spans commercial, institutional, municipal and federal work, including construction management, general contracting, civil/site development, restoration and specialty construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys being close to the work and wants to join a locally established contractor where decisions are made quickly, relationships matter, and you can have a direct impact on the success of your projects.

Unlike larger corporate contractors where Project Managers can become removed from the actual construction, this environment offers the opportunity to stay involved, work directly with experienced leadership and field teams, and see the impact of your decisions firsthand.

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned construction projects while working closely with the estimating, field and senior management teams.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Managing projects from pre-construction and turnover through execution and closeout

Developing and maintaining project budgets, schedules and procurement plans

Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal field resources

Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract requirements

Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation

Monitoring project costs, forecasts and overall financial performance

Working closely with site supervision to identify and resolve construction challenges

Maintaining strong communication with owners, consultants and project stakeholders

Supporting procurement and subcontractor buyout

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard of quality

Taking ownership of project results, including schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction

About You
The successful candidate will be a construction professional who takes ownership of their projects from award through closeout. You understand the importance of managing the details while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and field teams.

You are comfortable managing multiple moving pieces and thrive in an environment where no two projects are exactly alike.

If you are an experienced Project Manager who enjoys the technical and operational side of construction and is looking for an opportunity with an established Ottawa contractor where you can make a meaningful impact, Parker Huggett would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have the following:

5+ years of construction project management experience

Experience working with a General Contractor, Construction Manager or civil/site contractor

A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts and project documentation

Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement and subcontractors

Exposure to commercial, institutional, municipal, federal, civil or specialty construction projects

Strong financial and cost-control skills

Excellent communication and client-management abilities

The ability to work collaboratively with site supervision, estimating and internal construction teams

A practical, solutions-oriented approach to construction

Experience with site development, concrete, civil works, exterior construction, restoration or technically challenging specialty projects would be considered a strong asset

About the Job

A stable and respected local construction platform

A diverse pipeline of interesting Ottawa-area projects

An experienced in-house construction workforce

Strong relationships with local subcontractors, consultants and clients

Direct access to senior leadership

The opportunity to manage projects with real autonomy

Long-term career growth as the business continues to expand

Salary Range:  $110,000 to $140,000