Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager
 
Who They Will Report To: Director of Construction / Senior Project Director
 
Location: Peterborough, ON
 
Compensation Package: $140,000 - $180,000 + 3 Weeks Vacation + Car Allowance + Benefits + Bonus
 
Work Conditions

• Based on-site - Management Trailer
• Fast-paced environment with tight timelines and critical deadlines
• PPE required while on-site

Company Summary
 
Our client is an experienced and award-winning residential developer and builder known for creativity in planning, design, and constructing premier residential and mixed-use communities across Canada and the United States for over 40 years. They have successfully delivered thousands of residences, including custom homes, single-family dwellings, multi-family, condominiums, and affordable rental homes, as well as mixed-use developments and commercial properties.

Position Overview
 
They are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the on-site execution of a new high-profile Student Residence and Academic building in Peterborough, Ontario. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of construction best practices, the Ontario Building Code, and project delivery methods, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires hands-on project management from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of the construction project from design coordination through project turnover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Prepare, review, and update project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Coordinate and oversee construction sequencing, critical path milestones, and long-lead procurement.
• Lead and coordinate general contractors, consultants, trades, and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary site contact for consultants, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and senior management.
• Facilitate weekly coordination meetings, safety briefings, and progress reviews.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to site staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure full compliance with local, provincial, and federal building codes, environmental regulations, and health & safety requirements (OHSA).
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues before they impact the schedule or cost.
• Enforce quality control programs and coordinate third-party inspections and testing.
• Oversee permit acquisition, utility coordination, and municipal approvals.
• Track and manage construction costs, approve invoices, and issue change orders as required.
• Review and validate subcontractor claims, RFIs, and progress draws.
• Implement strong cost-control measures and value-engineering processes.
• Assist in additional duties as requested.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction project management, with at least 3+ years managing projects over $100M in value.
• Proven experience in Ontario's construction industry and knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, MS Office).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of contracts, including CCDC and CCA contracts and supplementary conditions.