Construction Project Manager

Drake International; Kingston; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Generous RRSP Program

PTO increases with tenure

Company Phone

Job summary

Drake International in Kingston, Ontario seeks a Senior Project Manager to bridge development, design, approvals, and construction while guiding key technical capabilities in-house. You will work with ownership and senior leadership, supporting projects from concept through execution and informing long‑term business decisions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, solving complex problems, and expanding influence beyond a single project.

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential development projects from planning through execution.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and development processes.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential development and design initiatives from planning through execution.
• Manage and maintain existing home plans within a CAD-based environment.
• Evaluate and recommend design software, systems, and workflows.
• Coordinate consultants, engineers, designers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Support development planning, approvals, permitting, and project execution activities.
• Provide technical insight during early-stage project discussions and feasibility conversations.
• Help strengthen internal design capabilities and reduce reliance on outsourced services.
• Contribute to process improvements as the organization grows.
• Build trusted relationships across construction, development, and leadership teams.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing practical, well-reasoned solutions to complex challenges.

Skills

Project management

Residential development

Design coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

A well-established residential developer and builder is seeking a Senior Project Manager to play a critical role in the future growth of the organization.

This is not your traditional project management position.

We're looking for someone who can bridge the gap between development, design, approvals, and construction while helping bring key technical capabilities in‑house. The successful candidate will work closely with ownership and senior leadership, supporting projects from concept through execution while contributing to long‑term business decisions.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, solving complex problems, and having influence beyond the scope of a typical project management role.

What You'll Do

• Lead residential development and design initiatives from planning through execution.
• Manage and maintain existing home plans within a CAD‑based environment.
• Evaluate and recommend design software, systems, and workflows.
• Coordinate consultants, engineers, designers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Support development planning, approvals, permitting, and project execution activities.
• Provide technical insight during early‑stage project discussions and feasibility conversations.
• Help strengthen internal design capabilities and reduce reliance on outsourced services.
• Contribute to process improvements as the organization continues to grow.
• Build trusted relationships across construction, development, and leadership teams.
• Support strategic decision‑making by providing practical, well‑reasoned solutions to complex challenges.

What We're Looking For

We're intentionally open‑minded regarding background and title.

You may currently work in:

• Project Management
• Residential Development
• Civil Engineering
• Design Management
• Land Development
• Development Planning
• Homebuilding

Successful candidates will bring a combination of:

• Experience managing projects, developments, or technical design initiatives.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and development processes.
• Experience using CAD, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to leadership.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn beyond your immediate discipline.

Highly Valued Experience

While not mandatory, experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:

• BCIN designation or actively working toward it.
• Residential homebuilding.
• Land development.
• Development approvals and permitting.
• Design management.
• Cross‑functional leadership.

Who Will Thrive Here

The strongest candidates are typically:

• Curious and naturally problem‑solving oriented.
• Thoughtful before making decisions.
• Relationship‑focused and collaborative.
• Able to earn trust through sound judgment and consistency.
• Interested in contributing to business decisions, not just project execution.
• Looking for a long‑term opportunity with leadership potential.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers significantly more influence than a traditional project management position.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with ownership and senior leadership.
• Contribute to development, design, and planning decisions.
• Help shape the future structure and capabilities of the organization.
• Expand your responsibilities beyond a single function or discipline.
• Grow into a trusted advisor and key contributor within the business.

For the right individual, this role offers a clear path toward broader leadership responsibility over time.

• Performance‑Based Bonus Program
• Generous RRSP Program
• PTO increases with tenure
• Company Phone

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at 613-542-3790

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