Project Manager, Modular Buildings | General Contractor | Toronto / Vancouver – Outpost R[...]

Moving2Canada.com; Old Toronto, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead modular construction projects across Canada. This full-time role offers the chance to manage multi-family and commercial projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in civil or construction engineering. Join a progressive environment that values continuous learning and offers competitive compensation. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the modular construction sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant construction experience, modular experience is an asset.
• Strong management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all workforces and resources for project completion.
• Oversee project direction, safety programs, and tendering process.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Large Canadian general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team focusing on volumetric modular construction / off-site manufacturing projects (residential & commercial) in Vancouver and Toronto. Salary $130,000 – $160,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Join a global provider of steel-framed modular buildings for the multi-family residential, hospitality, institutional, commercial, and resource sectors. The company’s expertise spans all elements of modular construction: design & engineering, costing, procurement, manufacturing, quality control & assurance, logistics, and guidance for on-site installation.

The Project Manager will focus on delivering new modular construction projects and providing support to the Project Director for continued growth of the modular project division. Responsible for managing multi-family and commercial projects up to $50m. As a Project Manager, you will manage, coordinate, and monitor all workforces and resources that are essential to complete the project on-time and on budget. In this position, you must have first-rate management and communication skills. This person must be familiar with all aspects of construction and have the necessary skills and abilities.

Must be open to travel to locations across Canada as needed, up to 1-2 weeks per month.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills of Project Manager:

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for overall project direction of modular projects currently in the construction phase.
• Oversee operations of superintendents, building systems personnel, field coordinators, project engineers, project safety personnel, administrative staff, and project accountant.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams—including clients, contractors, consultants, and manufacturing partners.
• Maintain excellent relationships with consultants, subtrades, and clients.
• Oversee establishment of project safety and environment programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and the public.
• The Project Manager oversees the tendering process.
• Review project reporting procedures (office procedures, document drawing control).
• Review performance status reports regarding cost forecasts, schedules, and safety.
• Understand and enforce contractual responsibilities, contract documents, and resolving disputes.
• Oversee development, progress, and compliance with the project schedule.
• Review the subcontracts and major purchase orders, monitoring their progress, schedule, and assisting in subcontract buyout.
• Oversee establishment of the construction plan and engineering methods.
• Oversee procurement of all cash allowances.
• Ensure compliance with RFI, submittal, and change order processes.
• Oversee preparation and verification of progress payments to owners and subcontractors, and monitor progress.
• Act as chair for owner construction meetings and attend all other owner and consultant meetings.
• Oversee project close-out, ensuring archiving of documents, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work.
• Coordinate with building authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and train project personnel.
• Develop and ensure compliance with the quality control plan.
• Review superintendents' daily job diaries.
• Ensure project profitability.
• Aid in the career development of the project team.

Education & Experience of Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering.
• Working knowledge of Procore or other project management software.
• Ability to speak Mandarin is not essential, but a huge asset.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in construction; modular experience is an asset.
• Strong skills in management, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving.
• Ability to exercise initiative and leadership.

Compensation:

• $130k – $160k depending on experience.

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.

An equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.