Assistant Project Manager, Highrise Residential

Ledcor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Toronto. The ideal candidate will manage high-rise residential construction projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while overseeing all financial and operational aspects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package supporting wellbeing

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-rise residential construction.
• Proven experience managing projects valued over $50 million.
• Strong understanding of construction documents and methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute project strategies with the Senior Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Oversee financial aspects of the project.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction or Engineering

Job description

Are you an aspiring Project Manager with over 5 years of experience working on complex high rise residential construction projects? We’re searching for a dynamic professional who will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing project strategies in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager. You will support the operations team in maintaining safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Join Ledcor and experience the excitement of a thriving career. If you think you would be a great fit, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join the growing Building Construction team in Toronto, Ontario.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are built to approved drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.


• Maintain and monitor the construction schedule to meet key milestones and completion dates.


• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support project progress.


• Provide strong leadership to the construction team to achieve schedule, quality, and budget targets.


• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities to optimize financial and scheduling outcomes.


• Oversee all financial aspects of the project, including forecasting, billings, and reporting.


• Manage procurement activities - tendering, negotiating, and awarding subcontracts and supplier agreements.


• Coordinate and administer documentation, change orders, invoices, and progress claims.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on‑site.


• Support project close‑out by preparing turnover packages, warranties, and final documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience as an Assistant Project Manager on high‑rise residential construction projects.


• Post‑secondary education in Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline considered an asset.


• Proven experience managing new‑build residential projects valued at over $50 million.


• Strong understanding of construction documents, drawings, specifications, budgets, costs, and current construction methods and practices.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze root causes, identify both short‑ and long‑term solutions, and anticipate broader project implications.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interpret and respond to stakeholder needs.


• Skilled in anticipating constructability challenges in moderately to highly complex situations and developing practical, effective solutions.


• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to gain consensus among stakeholders.


• Proven track record of building and leading high‑performing teams through motivation, coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution.

Work Conditions

• Site based position in Toronto, Ontario.


• Willing to travel throughout the Greater Toronto area and its surrounding regions.


• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean abstract, and proof of insurance with a minimum $2M liability coverage.


• WHMIS 2015 certification and willingness to obtain any other required site certifications.

Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full‑service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects – of all sizes – across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.