Senior Project Manager, Construction

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team based out of their head office in Dartmouth, NS. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of multi-million-dollar, multi-system construction projects with large structured cabling, security and low-voltage scopes. The Senior Project Manager will work alongside other Project Managers, Operations Coordinators, and the Director of Operations to deliver profitable, well-documented projects while ensuring a positive client experience.

What You’ll Do

• Project Delivery: Lead 7-figure and multi-system construction projects from contract award through installation, commissioning, closeout, and warranty.
• Contract Administration: Interpret and administer construction contracts and subcontract agreements, including CCDC/CCA forms, scope, payment terms, holdbacks, insurance, bonding, and contractual notice requirements.
• Change Management: Identify, document, price, and negotiate change orders, extra work, delays, and claims while maintaining accurate records and protecting contractual interests.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Develop project schedules and look-aheads, coordinate with general contractors and other trades, identify schedule risks, and drive recovery plans to minimize delays.
• Project Documentation: Manage submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, progress claims, meeting minutes, risk logs, commissioning records, and closeout documentation.
• Financial Management: Own project budgets, labour and material planning, cost-to-complete forecasts, progress billing, holdback releases, and gross profit targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support lead technicians and field teams, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Quality & Safety: Oversee installation quality, deficiencies, testing, commissioning, and compliance with applicable safety requirements and general contractor site programs.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Represent the company in project meetings, communicate progress and risks, resolve coordination issues, and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners.
• Process Improvement: Support the ongoing development of project management processes, reporting tools, and operational practices as the business grows. Complete weekly timesheet reviews and operational reporting, along with other duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years of project management experience with a major construction subcontractor, systems integrator, or general contractor on commercial, institutional, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience delivering individual projects valued at $1 million or more.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, including CCDC/CCA forms, change orders, delay claims, contractual notices, holdbacks, lien requirements, and prompt payment legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing formal submittal, RFI, change order, scheduling, and progress billing processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and working with general contractors, construction managers, consultants, and owners.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and gross profit management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, D-Tools, or ClickUp is an asset.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reasonable driver abstract.
• Construction safety certifications (e.g., Construction Safety Nova Scotia) or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends, and as needed.
• The successful candidate will be required to maintain government security clearances.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Group RRSP group plan with employer matching.
• Company vehicle.