At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead large-scale residential projects and ensure they meet budget and schedule goals.
- Company: Rapidly growing developer specializing in mid-rise wood-framed construction across Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonuses, RRSP matching, health benefits, and 4 weeks vacation.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on innovative residential developments.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in project management with experience in multifamily or mixed-use developments.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 150000 $ per year.
A major developer with a presence across Canada is looking for their newest Ottawa-based Senior Project Manager with demonstrated experience in wood‑framed mid‑rise construction. The organisation has a strong project pipeline with one ongoing mid‑rise project, one due to break ground this month, and three ready to start in 2026.
Description
- Project Leadership: Lead the delivery of large‑scale multifamily and mixed‑use developments, ensuring all projects meet scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
- Consultant & Design Team Oversight: Direct architects, engineers, and third‑party consultants, ensuring designs are coordinated, cost‑aligned, and constructible.
- Budget & Forecast Discipline: Take full ownership of project financials. Monitor budgets, manage change orders, and maintain accurate, timely reporting.
- Schedule Mastery: Build and manage master project schedules, anticipate constraints, implement recovery plans, and drive accountability across all stakeholders.
- Contract & Risk Management: Negotiate, execute, and administer contracts with GCs, trades, and consultants. Identify risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
- Executive Communication: Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership focused on facts, risks, and solutions. Bridge communication between field teams and corporate leadership to ensure alignment.
- Cross‑Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with development, construction, and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept through construction and into lease‑up.
- Team Leadership: Lead your team with clarity and purpose‑setting expectations, fostering a solution‑oriented mindset, and driving high‑performance execution.
Profile
- 8+ years of project management experience in multifamily/apartment or mixed‑use developments.
- Proven success managing consultants, contracts, and budgets on projects $50M+ in scale.
- Expertise in pro forma analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Mastery of scheduling tools and techniques; ability to anticipate risks and build recovery plans.
- Exceptional communication skills – able to manage up, down, and across with influence and authority.
- A relevant engineering or construction focused degree would be an asset.
Job Offer
- Basic salary up to $150,000 (dependent on experience)
- Annual performance bonus
- RRSP matching
- Health/Dental benefits
- Vehicle or allowance
- 4 weeks vacation
The organisation is a rapidly growing developer specialising in mid‑rise wood‑framed residential construction. They have a presence across Canada, including the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area.
Senior Project Manager employer: Michael Page
MPI is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Senior Site Superintendent, you will benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities and a commitment to safety and quality in all projects. Located in Canada, our team enjoys a supportive environment that encourages growth and strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in construction.
