Construction Project Manager, Real Estate Management Services

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You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You take pride in your own work and collaborate with a team of highly motivated individuals. You communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy a strong company culture and camaraderie. You navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence.

You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.

If this sounds like you, you will love the culture at Avison Young!

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.

Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we’re pretty great too! Avison Young has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 13th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation!

Reporting to the Practice Leader – Ontario, within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) Group, the Construction Project Manager plays a critical role in overseeing leasing, tenant fit‑out and capital expenditure (Cap Ex) construction projects across a diverse commercial asset portfolio. This role requires both independent initiative and collaborative execution, working closely with engineers, architects, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail‑oriented professional with strong project management capabilities, technical acumen and a commitment to safety and compliance. Key responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder communication and contractor oversight.

• Collaborate with internal teams, architects, engineers, consultants and contractors to define project scope, schedule and budget on behalf of our clients.
• Lead and manage construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with approved schedules, specifications and budgets.
• Oversee all aspects of project administration including cost control, schedule tracking and change order management.
• Manage and track Contemplated Change Notices (CCNs) and Change Orders (COs), with a focus on risk mitigation and resolution, ensuring client approvals are secured prior to execution.
• Ensure sustainability and ESG considerations are integrated into project execution where applicable.
• Coordinate tenant improvement work and ensure timely delivery for occupancy.
• Review and validate project drawings and specifications for code compliance and compatibility with existing infrastructure; identify and communicate discrepancies or cost‑saving alternatives.
• Analyze bid packages and provide detailed cost vs. budget summaries.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports and monthly budget analyses to internal teams and clients.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication through consistent updates and meeting documentation, including construction meeting minutes.
• Review and approve monthly progress draws, including statutory declarations and required documentation under the Construction Act.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure adherence to…