Construction Project Leader - Safe, Impactful Delivery

Michels Corp.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Job summary

Michels Canada is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction initiatives in Canada. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires overseeing project teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring adherence to quality and contractual requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, contract administration, project controls, and safety management systems.
• Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage project teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with contract management, change orders, and claims administration is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera P6) is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, subcontractors, vendors, and clients, ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and milestones.
• Provide overall leadership for project delivery from planning through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate all project activities to ensure safe, efficient execution in accordance with contract requirements and specifications.
• Lead and align project teams, including Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and clients, to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure alignment between field execution and project goals, including schedule, cost, quality, and productivity performance.
• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Superintendents to ensure labour, subcontractor, and equipment availability aligns with project schedules and execution plans.
• Manage project budgets, forecast costs, and ensure financial performance remains aligned with approved targets.
• Oversee change orders, claims, and contract variations, including evaluation and documentation support.
• Act as the primary client contact and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the escalation point for client concerns, disputes, and contractual issues.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect safety, schedule, quality, and cost outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract administration

Safety management

Stakeholder management

MS Project/ Primavera

Communication

PMP (asset)

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Work with people who treat you like friends.
Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivery of construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The successful candidate will provide leadership to project teams, build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and ensure all work meets quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to safety, effective leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, subcontractors, vendors, and clients, ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and milestones.
• Provide overall leadership for project delivery from planning through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate all project activities to ensure safe, efficient execution in accordance with contract requirements and specifications.
• Lead and align project teams, including Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and clients, to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure alignment between field execution and project goals, including schedule, cost, quality, and productivity performance.
• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Superintendents to ensure labour, subcontractor, and equipment availability aligns with project schedules and execution plans.
• Manage project budgets, forecast costs, and ensure financial performance remains aligned with approved targets.
• Oversee change orders, claims, and contract variations, including evaluation and documentation support.
• Act as the primary client contact and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the escalation point for client concerns, disputes, and contractual issues.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect safety, schedule, quality, and cost outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5–10+ years of experience in construction project management, including responsibility for budgets, schedules, client relationships, and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, contract administration, project controls, and safety management systems.
• Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams.*
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage project teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with contract management, change orders, and claims administration is considered an asset.*
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera P6) is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Canada’s review process.

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com .

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: [e-mail]

No recruitment agencies, please!

**Please be aware! **
It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us.
• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to [e-mail] .

Please note: All job postings at Michels Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. While Michels Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support part of the screening process, applications are still reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation.

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This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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