Construction Project Manager

Severn Woods Fine Homes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Severn Woods Fine Homes in Toronto seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead luxury residential projects from contract award to completion. You will work with the president, coordinators, site teams, and trade partners to manage schedules, budgets, and on-site activities, ensuring high quality workmanship and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with custom homes and major renovations, strong technical knowledge of building systems, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience managing residential construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Thorough understanding of Ontario Building Code requirements and inspections.
• Ability to interpret architectural/structural drawings and specs.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, labour, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and coordinate trades.

Responsibilities

• Manage custom-home and major renovation projects from contract award through completion with quality, schedule, and budget on target.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labour plans, and construction priorities with leadership.
• Lead Site Supervisors, Carpenters, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate daily activities and milestones.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure work aligns with approved plans and details.
• Monitor project costs and progress, addressing potential budget or schedule concerns.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing regular updates and coordinating decisions.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Budget control

Leadership

Client communication

Quality workmanship

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

Severn Woods Fine Homes

Construction Project Manager

Location: Toronto, ON | Project sites throughout Toronto

Lead exceptional residential projects from construction through completion.

Bring your residential construction experience into a role where you can lead skilled teams, solve practical building challenges, and deliver quality custom homes and renovations. If you enjoy taking ownership of projects, building strong relationships, and ensuring that work is completed properly, on schedule, and within budget, this opportunity puts those strengths at the centre of residential construction.

About Us

Severn Woods Fine Homes specializes in luxury custom homes and whole-home renovations in Toronto. We work with homeowners, architects, designers, specialist consultants, and trade partners to develop and deliver carefully considered residential projects. Clear communication, quality workmanship, integrity, and dependable follow-through guide how we work with clients and one another.

About the Role

As our Construction Project Manager, you will oversee custom-home and major renovation projects from the award of the construction contract through completion. Working closely with the company president, Project Coordinator, Site Supervisors, Lead Carpenters, and trade partners, you will be responsible for managing construction schedules, budgets, site activities, quality, and project progress.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, architects, designers, and subcontractors, ensuring that decisions are communicated clearly, project expectations are understood, and work proceeds according to approved drawings and specifications. This is a hands-on construction management role requiring strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, leadership, and accountability. You will guide site teams, coordinate trades, resolve construction challenges, and maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage custom-home and major renovation projects from contract award through construction completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labour plans, and construction priorities in collaboration with the president and Project Coordinator.
• Lead Site Supervisors, Lead Carpenters, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate daily activities, materials, deliveries, and project milestones.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and construction details to ensure work is completed accurately and according to approved plans.
• Monitor project costs, labour hours, subcontractor performance, and progress, addressing potential budget or schedule concerns.
• Coordinate purchase orders, material selections, and change orders, ensuring additional work receives written client approval before proceeding.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing regular progress updates, coordinating decisions, and maintaining professional relationships with homeowners.
• Work with architects, designers, engineers, and municipal inspectors to resolve technical questions and coordinate required inspections and approvals.
• Maintain accurate project schedules, daily logs, photographs, budgets, and documentation in Buildertrend.
• Lead production and site meetings to review progress, manpower, schedules, outstanding decisions, and upcoming construction requirements.
• Oversee site safety, quality control, and compliance with Ontario Building Code requirements, company standards, and applicable construction practices.
• Mentor and support carpenters and site teams, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and assistance with complex construction challenges.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• 5 years or more of practical experience managing residential construction projects, custom homes or major renovations.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, building systems, and sequencing.
• Thorough understanding of Ontario Building Code requirements, municipal inspections, and residential construction practices.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience managing construction schedules, budgets, labour resources, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead site teams, coordinate trades, and maintain quality workmanship.
• Confidence communicating directly with homeowners, architects, designers, engineers, and construction professionals.
• Experience managing project changes, resolving construction challenges, and maintaining accurate project records.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and independent follow-through.
• A professional, respectful approach to leadership, client relationships, and working with trade partners.
• Must have their own transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record.

Preferred Experience

• Experience overseeing projects involving complex structural work, foundations, framing, building systems, and high-quality interior finishes.
• Familiarity with Toronto permitting, municipal inspections, and construction approval processes.
• Experience using Buildertrend or comparable construction project management software.
• Experience supervising Site Supervisors, Lead Carpenters, and skilled construction crews.
• A hands-on carpentry or residential construction background with the ability to provide practical technical guidance.

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position
• Salary: CAD $120,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience and skills.
• Paid time off (3 weeks vacation)
• Vehicle allowance

Why Join Severn Woods Fine Homes?

• Manage custom home and major renovation projects where craftsmanship, construction knowledge, and attention to detail matter.
• Take ownership of projects from construction startup through completion, with meaningful responsibility for quality, budgets, and schedules.
• Work directly with the company president and collaborate with experienced carpenters, trade partners, architects, and designers.
• Build lasting relationships with homeowners through clear communication and dependable project delivery.
• Join a team that values integrity, family, quality workmanship, and respect for clients and colleagues.
• Contribute your construction expertise while helping strengthen project management processes and team performance.

Severn Woods Fine Homes is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.