Construction Project Manager

2B Developments; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee project administration and manage construction schedules. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supervising wood-frame construction in Ontario. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, coordinating trades, and ensuring quality work on-site. This full-time role is based in Ottawa, offering a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ direct experience supervising wood‑frame construction.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to motivate trades.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction administration and contracts.
• Develop project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate trades and site logistics with the supervisor.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Track progress against the schedule and report delays and risks.
• Identify and resolve site issues with the project team.
• Maintain project documentation such as deficiency lists and RFIs.
• Represent the company professionally with clients and trades.

Skills

Supervising wood-frame construction

Understanding Ontario Building Code

Reading architectural and structural drawings

Leadership skills

Proficiency in digital tools

Job description

Company Description

2B Developments and 2B Canada Construction Services (2B CCSI) are interrelated companies providing end-to-end project and construction management services.

2B CCSI is seeking an experienced construction professional for our Construction Project Manager position. The candidate should have proven hands‑on experience in wood‑frame and modular construction for projects ranging from 3 to 6‑floor buildings. Our projects include multi‑unit residential buildings, community‑oriented developments, and affordable housing initiatives.

The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for construction administration, project scheduling coordination, project estimating and tending, and working with the senior construction management team. The Construction Project Manager will split their time between in‑office work and on‑site support. The ideal candidate understands and has experience in wood construction, modular construction, and urban and rural development, and has the means to travel to the site. The candidate will be able to work with clients through development design to provide value engineering and pre‑construction services, and can proactively lead trades to deliver quality work, safely, and on schedule.

Role Description

This is a full‑time Construction Project Manager role based in Eastern Ontario, Canada. The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing construction administration, which will include construction contracts with clients and subtrades
• Developing project budgets and schedules
• Working with the site supervisor in the coordination of trades and site logistics
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications
• Tracking progress against the schedule and reporting delays, risks, and resource needs
• Identifying, communicating, and resolving site issues with the project team
• Maintaining project documentation: deficiency lists, site instructions, RFIs, etc.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, consultants, inspectors, and trades

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ direct experience supervising wood‑frame construction (townhomes, stacked units, low‑rise apartments, or similar)
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code, construction sequencing, and trade scopes
• Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide trades
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficiency in basic digital tools (Outlook, Teams, phone apps, photos, PDF markup, etc.)

Salary range $85,000.00 to $100,000.00/year based on qualifications and experience.