Design Build Project Manager

Coldbox Builders Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

RRSP Matching

Discretionary Bonus

Collaborative work environment

Training & development

Job summary

Coldbox Builders Inc. in Burlington, Ontario, seeks an experienced French-speaking Commercial Construction Design Build Project Manager to lead complex ICI projects from design through turnkey delivery.

You will manage planning, scheduling, budgets, and subcontractor coordination, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction across multiple projects while mentoring site teams.

Fluency in French is required; PMP is an asset; site-based role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Building science knowledge, strong analytical reasoning, and precise work.
• Experience in architecture/construction management and project controls.
• Fluent in French and able to communicate with diverse teams.
• PM/leadership skills in design-build environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design-build projects from sales handover to turnkey delivery.
• Manage budgets, tender scopes, and subcontracts.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling, and site supervision.
• Ensure client expectations, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Prepare biweekly reports and monthly budget forecasts.

Skills

Building science knowledge

Accuracy and precision

Analytical communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Building Science or Construction Management degree

Engineering degree with Construction PM specialization

PMP certification

Preconstruction/Estimating experience

Job description

Coldbox is a dynamic and trusted ICI Design Builder specializing in environmentally controlled facilities. Key to our growing success is our commitment to building trusting relationships with our clients, vendors, and employees.

We are seeking an experienced French speaking commercial construction Design Build Project Manager with a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex projects in ICI / Commercial Construction.

Key Purpose:

The DB Project Manager (PM) is responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control, providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The PM’s responsibilities cover all areas of project management including project planning, cost management, time management, quality management and contract administration. The PM is responsible for overseeing several projects at a time and communicating with a range of people including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, internal staff, and the public.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design Build Team participant from sales hand over to turnkey project delivery, including design, quality, team management, safety, PC/SS support and leadership
• Keep projects on or below budget by tendering scopes of work competitively and negotiating buyouts of sub-contracts based on overall value of the bid and schedule impacts
• Budget management and tracking of multiple projects
• Identify project risks, mitigate company exposure to them effectively and within the terms of both Prime and Sub-contracts
• Drive project schedules through planning and leading Site Superintendents, Project Coordinators and Trade Contractors, being proactive and clear on next steps
• Ensure the schedule is being tracked regularly on an actual vs baseline basis
• Ensure that the clients’ expectations are being met and that all relevant details from the project team are communicated to them
• Periodic inspection of construction sites to ensure quality is being delivered, sites are well maintained, and that Superintendents are running “tight ships”
• Direct Site Superintendents by delegating authority and responsibility to them for maintaining schedule and organizing work as appropriate for the scale and complexity of a given project
• Oversee tendering, bid selection, buy-out approval, and contract administration
• Post-Construction client support for warranty calls
• Ensure construction billing documentation is delivered to the Finance Department accurately and on time
• Overall control of the construction program of the project and ultimately responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and administration of submittals, change logs, inspection requirements, and RFI logs whether maintained by the PM or other staff
• Proactively prevent disputes from arising. Where they do arise, the PM is to carry them to a swift conclusion with support of senior leadership
• Manage each vendors’ expectations, ensuring our commitments to them are being met without the need for notices of legal action
• Accurately complete biweekly reports and monthly budget forecasting for all projects in a timely manner, while being prepared to provide project updates as they are needed

Key Knowledge and Skills:

• Good understanding of building science principles
• High levels of accuracy and precision
• Ability to analyze and articulate in detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to think strategically

  Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in Building Science, Architectural Technology, or Construction Management
  • An Engineering degree with a specialization in Construction Project Management is considered an asset
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
  • PMP designation is considered an asset
  • Preconstruction and / or estimating experience is considered an asset
  • Fluent in French language required

  WORKING CONDITIONS & LOCATION

  This role is a site-based and office-based role.

  Based in beautiful Burlington, Ontario, Coldbox offers:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefit Program / RRSP Matching
  • Discretionary Bonus Program
  • Highly collaborative work environment
  • Training and development opportunities

  Coldbox is committed to maintaining and supporting a safe work environment for all employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, or clients and other site visitors.

  We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome a diversity of applicants. We offer a friendly, culturally diverse and energetic work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, social activities, team-building events, and career development opportunities.