Senior Project Manager; Construction

Job : 1033

Title: Senior Project Manager (Construction)

Location: 1 University Ave, Suite 1700 Toronto, ON M5J 2P1

Department: Real Estate

Employment status: Permanent Full-Time

Reason for Hire: New Role

Number of Openings: 2

Please submit your application by July 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST.

The Senior Project Manager (Construction) directs and provides oversight in key project management by executing and delivering complex construction projects and/or multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved designs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Project Manager (Construction) provides leadership and direction across multiple stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, internal teams, and external authorities. The role is accountable for overall project performance, including financial management, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and delivery outcomes.

The Senior Project Manager (Construction) plays a key role in leading project delivery, driving consistency, providing mentorship, and guidance to project team members in alignment with corporate objectives.

• Manages the execution of complex and/or multiple concurrent construction projects from initiation through completion and turnover
• Direct construction activities, perform regular site visits, and ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence
• Provide leadership in resolving complex design, construction, and logistical challenges
• Oversee and validate drawings, technical planning, and detailed construction schedules
• Proactively identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives
• Manage post-project reviews, including lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities

• Lead the development and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Manages and monitor project financial performance, proactively analyze variances, and implement corrective actions
• Review and approve progress payments, commitments, and change orders
• Provide clear, timely, and strategic financial and project status reporting to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering across projects

• Manage contract administration processes, including RFIs, change orders, and procurement activities
• Lead or support contract negotiations and contractor selection processes
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements
• Establish and reinforce consistent documentation, controls, and governance practices

• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, including senior-level stakeholders
• Act as a key point of contact for project issues, escalations, and strategic decisions
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Coordinators, or junior team members as applicable
• Manages relationships with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and alignment across projects
• Provide input into project and portfolio strategy, including constructability, phasing, and execution planning
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of project turnover, ensuring completeness, quality, and operational readiness
• Lead contractor and consultant walkthroughs, progress reviews, and deficiency resolution
• Ensure successful handoff to property management teams with full documentation and alignment to specifications
• Managerial responsibilities of shared staff and possible direct reports.

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities across the project lifecycle
• Drive resolution of complex and high-impact issues with contractors and consultants
• Apply value engineering and continuous improvement principles to optimize project outcomes
• Escalate critical risks with recommended solutions and mitigation strategies
• Acts as a resource and assists with other projects and company‑wide efforts, as needed.

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