Project Manager - High-Rise Construction

Project Manager - High-Rise Construction

Operations Full Time Ottawa, ON $120,000 - $160,000 CAD per year

At LAURIN, we don’t just build structures — we build careers and communities. Since 1985, we’ve earned a reputation for excellence in construction and project management by delivering complex, high‑quality projects and supporting the people who make them happen.

We’re seeking a High‑Rise Project Manager who shares our commitment to quality, collaboration, and professional growth. In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of multi‑storey residential projects that shape urban communities, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and contribute to an organization where your leadership has a lasting impact.

At LAURIN, we believe a great career is built on more than just a paycheck — it’s built on stability, support, and opportunity. Our total rewards package is designed to recognize your contributions and help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and impact.
• Annual discretionary profit‑sharing program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Prescription drug coverage and access to telemedicine services.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for financial peace of mind.
• Mental health and wellness support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days to recharge and stay balanced.
• Paid volunteer days to support causes that matter to you and our communities.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Inclusive, safety‑first culture where every person is respected.
• Ongoing opportunities to grow, including training, mentorship, and career advancement.

As a High‑Rise Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of complex multi‑storey residential projects, from pre‑construction through close‑out. Working within a general contracting environment, you will lead integrated project teams, coordinate consultants and trade partners, and maintain full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety. Success in this role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage the unique challenges of vertical construction while fostering strong client relationships and upholding LAURIN’s operational standards and culture.

• Lead and manage one or more high‑rise residential construction projects, ensuring delivery meets quality, budget, schedule, safety, and client objectives.
• Provide overall project leadership and accountability from pre‑construction planning through commissioning, occupancy, and final close‑out.
• Collaborate with senior management, internal stakeholders, and project teams to identify resourcing needs, priorities, and project strategies specific to high‑rise delivery.
• Maintain full responsibility for project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring financial performance aligns with project and company objectives.
• Lead procurement strategies, trade partner selection, contract negotiations, and change management to optimize cost, quality, risk, and long‑term relationships.
• Work closely with Superintendents to develop and manage detailed project schedules, sequencing, and logistics plans, including phased turnover and occupancy requirements; experience with pull planning and Lean construction methodologies is considered a strong asset.
• Manage consultant coordination and regulatory processes, supporting permitting, inspections, and approvals required for high‑rise construction.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety performance, and overall project team effectiveness.
• Prepare and present monthly project status…