Field Project Manager - Playgrounds & Fitness Installations

KOMPAN Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness allowance

RRSP match

Paid vacation & sick days

Kilometre reimbursement

Remote work support

Job summary

KOMPAN Canada in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Project Manager to lead playground and outdoor fitness installations across Ontario. You’ll own technical execution from planning to final handover, travel 60-80% with a home base at our Kitchener office, and report to the Managing Director (Canada) with a dotted line to the North American Director of Construction.

The role requires 3+ years in construction project management (or 8+ years hands-on) and strong communication with owners,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in construction (or 8+ years of hands-on experience in lieu of a degree).
• Deep knowledge of the Ontario construction industry and public sector procurement realities.
• Experience in pre-construction work, including design review, value engineering, and conceptual estimating.
• Natural leader who can stay calm and focused in high-stress site situations.
• Strong organizational chops and the ability to manage multiple sites across a wide geography.
• Excellent communication skills. You're just as comfortable talking to a site crew as you are presenting to a client.
• Valid driver's license and a willingness to travel extensively (60-80% across Ontario).

Responsibilities

• Own the technical execution of playground installations, from planning and scheduling to final handover.
• Lead pre-start, progress, and handover meetings with customers and sub-contractors, managing any changes to the scope of work on the fly.
• Review product designs, proposals, and contracts to ensure they meet engineering principles, company standards, and local contract requirements.
• Establish and track project timelines, staffing needs, and job forecasts to ensure every project stays on schedule and on budget.
• Build strong relationships with project owners, architects, engineers, and our network of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Partner with accounting to track budgets and report on cash flow, ensuring job profitability without compromising on build quality.
• Keep internal teams and customers in the loop with clear, regular updates.
• Manage the aftercare process, including defect completion and providing customers with maintenance and handover packs.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Pre-construction experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Job description

KOMPAN Canada in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Project Manager to lead playground and outdoor fitness installations across Ontario. You’ll own technical execution from planning to final handover, travel 60-80% with a home base at our Kitchener office, and report to the Managing Director (Canada) with a dotted line to the North American Director of Construction.

The role requires 3+ years in construction project management (or 8+ years hands-on) and strong communication with owners,