Construction Project Manager – 2 Year Contract

KingSett Capital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm is seeking a Project Manager in Toronto to oversee townhouse construction projects. This role demands at least 8 years of experience in development management within the residential sector. The successful candidate will manage third-party developers, coordinate project schedules, and prepare financial models to ensure project success. This is a 2-year contract role with opportunities across the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in residential sector project management.
• Solid knowledge of general construction methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate site plans and building designs for feedback.
• Oversee third-party developers and contractors.
• Prepare financial models with revenue forecasts.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Residential design principles

Communication skills

Development economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Urban Development, the Project Manager will oversee third-party developers and general contractors to ensure townhouse and stacked townhouse construction projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate with external resources to ensure building designs, value engineering, permitting, and pro-forma budgets are aligned with the objectives of KingSett’s development program. This is a 2-year contract opportunity.

Location

Toronto

Role Responsibilities

1. Evaluate site plans and building designs, offering feedback on functionality and value engineering.
2. Oversee external resources on site on a weekly basis.
3. Work with third-party developers and contractors to execute construction projects, including contract negotiation, tender analysis, bid leveling, scope analysis, site inspections, and expenditure/change order approvals, ensuring delivery within timeline and budget.
4. Work closely with external construction and asset management teams to drive project success and meet key milestones and schedules.
5. Oversee the creation of detailed financial models incorporating revenue forecasts, cost estimates, and project schedules.
6. Prepare quarterly and ad hoc progress reports, monitoring financial performance and timelines for active developments.
7. Foster and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including municipal authorities, contractors, and project partners.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience managing stick-built stacked and traditional townhouse development projects, with direct development management experience in the residential sector.
• Solid knowledge of residential design principles and general construction methodologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strength in decision-making, project coordination, and analytical thinking.
• Deep understanding of development economics, including proforma modeling and financial feasibility assessments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to reliably commute to various work sites across the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton, and Markham.

About KingSett Capital

KingSett Capital is a Canadian private equity real estate investment business which creates and co-invests in real estate investment solutions to deliver sustainable premium risk-weighted returns. Founded in 2002, KingSett has over $18 billion of assets under management across its Growth, Income, Urban, Mortgage, Residential Development, and Affordable Housing strategies. KingSett continues to seek further opportunities to invest in a wide range of real estate properties, developments, joint ventures, and mortgage lending.

KingSett Capital is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).