Location:
Woodbridge / Etobicoke, ON
Work Arrangement:
100% On-site
Contract:
12 months
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Construction Manager
to support the successful delivery of a large-scale data centre project in the Greater Toronto Area.
The project is progressing through the
final stages of construction, commissioning, system activation, and transition to operations . The Construction Manager will work closely with project leadership and be responsible for overseeing the
General Contractor (GC) , monitoring project performance, and ensuring safety, quality, cost, schedule, and contractual milestones are achieved.
This is a highly field-focused, delivery-driven position requiring strong knowledge of
mechanical and electrical construction, MEP trade management, commissioning, safety, and energy isolation .
The ideal candidate brings
10+ years of construction management experience , preferably with data centres, mission-critical facilities, or similarly complex industrial projects. Previous experience working for a
General Contractor or subcontractor is strongly preferred .
Key Responsibilities Construction Management & Schedule
Oversee the General Contractor and maintain accountability for construction progress, schedule, quality, and contractual milestones.
Monitor field activities and identify
schedule risks, delays, critical-path issues, and construction constraints .
Drive timely resolution of issues to maintain project momentum and key delivery dates.
Coordinate construction activities across
mechanical, electrical, commissioning, and operations teams .
Monitor direct field installation and trade performance to ensure work aligns with project requirements.
Review change orders and evaluate potential
scope, cost, and schedule impacts .
Communicate project risks, schedule concerns, and outstanding issues to project leadership.
Commissioning & Operational Handover
Support the project through
final construction, testing, commissioning, system activation, and operational handover .
Coordinate closely with commissioning teams, operations stakeholders, contractors, and internal project teams.
Drive resolution of deficiencies and outstanding construction items.
Support the transition from construction into an
operational mission-critical facility .
Maintain progress toward commissioning milestones and operational readiness.
Health, Safety & Quality
Promote a strong safety culture across the construction site.
Hold the General Contractor accountable for maintaining a
safe, clean, and organized work environment .
Participate in regular safety walks and ensure identified hazards receive appropriate corrective action.
Monitor
energy-isolation and LOTO procedures
within the construction and commissioning environment.
Monitor construction quality against project specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.
Identify deficiencies and work with the GC to implement timely corrective actions.
Cost & Contract Administration
Review monthly
GC and subcontractor payment applications
and validate requests against completed work and contractual requirements.
Participate in contract-administration meetings.
Review and assess
change orders
for cost and schedule impacts.
Assist with resolving commercial and contractual issues.
Monitor performance and elevate emerging cost, schedule, quality, or contractual risks.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
Build effective relationships with the
General Contractor, subcontractors, internal project teams, commissioning teams, and operations stakeholders .
Hold contractors accountable while maintaining productive working relationships.
Make timely decisions and drive practical solutions in a schedule-sensitive environment.
Clearly communicate risks, deficiencies, delays, and outstanding actions.
Remain flexible and support activities outside traditional construction management responsibilities when required to achieve project objectives.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of construction management experience.
Demonstrated experience with
data centre, mission-critical, or similarly complex industrial construction projects .
Strong field experience with
mechanical and electrical construction and MEP trades .
Experience managing contractors and trades performing direct field installation.
Experience supporting
commissioning, system activation, testing, and operational handover .
Ability to identify and resolve schedule risks and critical-path issues in a fast-paced construction environment.
Strong knowledge of construction safety, including
energy isolation / LOTO .
Experience reviewing or administering
change orders, payment applications, contracts, costs, and schedule impacts .
Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience with
Procore, PDF/document-management tools, and Microsoft Office applications .
Ability to work independently and make timely decisions under schedule pressure.
Ability to work
100% on-site in the Woodbridge / Etobicoke area .
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working for a
General Contractor or subcontractor
is strongly preferred.
Previous construction experience in
Toronto or Ontario , with knowledge of the local construction environment, regulations, contractors, and trades.
Compensation:
$70/hr to $80/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D. Employees will also have access to a registered retirement savings account with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
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