Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Senior Project Manager, COM

Infrastructure & Capital Projects
- Senior Project Manager, COM

Location:

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

• (Internal
  
  Title:
  
  Project Management IV)
• General Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Owner's principal representative for all Project-related matters.
  • Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of construction and closeout.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the Owner and consultants, contractors, and authorities.
  • Serve as the primary project contact as outlined in the specific areas below and in the job description.
• Consultant and Contractor Management:
  • Monitor the overall performance of the Prime Consultant, engineers, specialty consultants, and the Construction Manager against their contracted scopes and schedules.
  • Support the Owner with procurement documentation, evaluation, and contract negotiation.
  • Monitor and report on consultant performance, deliverables, and invoices.
  • Monitor and provide support for the Buy Ontario directive, ensuring that the Construction Manager is complying with all requirements, including Domestic Supply Chain plans for all contractors.
• Budget and Financial Control:
  • Maintain and update the owner's overall project budget, inclusive of all hard costs, soft costs, contingencies, and Owner-direct expenditures.
  • Recommend cost control measures and review cost estimates at key milestones.
  • Track contingencies, change orders, and provide regular financial reporting to the Owner and the Building Committee.
• Schedule Management:
  • Maintain an Owner's master project schedule encompassing design milestones, procurement, construction, commissioning, and occupancy.
  • Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Advise the Owner on schedule variances and corrective actions.
• Governance and Decision Support:
  • Prepare reports, briefing materials, and decision packages for the Owner and the Building Committee.
  • Identify matters requiring escalation and provide clear analysis of impacts on cost, schedule, and risk.
• Risk, Quality, and Compliance:
  • Identify and manage Project risks.
  • Monitor quality assurance and quality control processes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Monitor commissioning planning from early construction to ensure it is integrated into the project schedule and not treated as an afterthought.
• Confirm that the CM and Prime Consultant are fulfilling their obligations to assemble and deliver closeout documentation, as-built drawings, warranties, and O&M manuals to the Client.
• Coordinate with the client's facilities and operations team to plan occupancy, staff training, and the operational transition.
• Confirm that all statutory declarations, lien holdback releases, and certificates of substantial and total performance are properly executed and retained.
• Institutional & Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Support institutional leadership, curatorial staff, facilities, and operations teams in aligning project outcomes with long-term operational goals.
  • Manage communications and expectations across diverse internal stakeholder groups throughout all project phases.
  • Provide the interface between the project and the client's internal departments, ensuring the project does not place undue burden on staff without appropriate support.

• Hybrid work environment (minimum four days per week in the office)

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in the management of large-scale complex construction projects, with demonstrated experience in an Owner's Representative or senior Client-side advisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Has served in a senior leadership capacity on projects with a construction value of $50 million or greater.
• Holds a relevant professional degree (e.g., Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management).
• Proven track record on institutional, cultural, civic, or technically complex projects of $50M or greater. Deep familiarity with Canadian construction delivery methods, including Construction Management (CM at Risk, CM Agency), Design-Bid-Build, and GMP contracting.
• Strong understanding of CCDC contract forms and the division of responsibilities between Owner, Consultant, and Contractor under Canadian practice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, schedules, and multi-party risks on behalf of institutional clients.
• Experience working within formal governance structures and reporting to boards, building committees, or other oversight bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex project issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
• An advanced degree or relevant professional designation (P.Eng., OAA, PMP, RICS) is an asset.
• Experience with art galleries, museums, cultural institutions, or technically complex, climate-sensitive exhibition environments.
• Familiarity with conservation-grade HVAC, humidity control, UV-filtering systems, and specialty lighting requirements.
• Familiarity with Ontario…