High-Rise Project Manager

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for high-rise residential construction in Toronto, ON. You will lead projects from preconstruction through occupancy, manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and coordination with architects, engineers, trades, and owners.

The ideal candidate has significant GTA high-rise experience, a track record of full-cycle delivery, strong knowledge of concrete construction, and proven leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing high-rise residential construction projects in Ontario (GTA preferred).
• Track record of completing multiple full-cycle high-rise projects (excavation through turnover).
• Strong knowledge of concrete high-rise construction, building systems, sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of high-rise residential construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and turnover.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and construction milestones.
• Coordinate closely with site teams, consultants, architects, engineers, trades, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage tendering, subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, contract awards, change orders, and cost control.
• Oversee RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, design coordination, and construction documentation.
• Monitor project progress against schedule and budget and proactively identify potential delays, cost exposures, and construction risks.
• Lead regular project, consultant, and trade coordination meetings.
• Work closely with the Site Superintendent to ensure construction activities are properly coordinated and executed.
• Manage consultant and municipal coordination throughout permitting, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Oversee deficiencies, commissioning, occupancy, turnover, and project closeout.
• Maintain strong relationships with trades, consultants, ownership, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Coordinators and junior members of the project team.

Skills

High-rise construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Construction/Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Project Manager – High-Rise Residential Construction

Location: Toronto, ON

Industry: High-Rise Residential Construction

Position: Project Manager

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 + benefits

Our client, an established and active residential developer/builder in the Greater Toronto Area, is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to their high-rise construction team.

This opportunity is best suited to a proven high-rise professional who has successfully managed multiple condominium or multi-residential projects through the full construction lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of high-rise construction in Ontario and be comfortable taking ownership of a project from preconstruction and mobilization through construction, occupancy, closeout, and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of high-rise residential construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and turnover.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and construction milestones.
• Coordinate closely with site teams, consultants, architects, engineers, trades, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage tendering, subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, contract awards, change orders, and cost control.
• Oversee RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, design coordination, and construction documentation.
• Monitor project progress against schedule and budget and proactively identify potential delays, cost exposures, and construction risks.
• Lead regular project, consultant, and trade coordination meetings.
• Work closely with the Site Superintendent to ensure construction activities are properly coordinated and executed.
• Manage consultant and municipal coordination throughout permitting, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Oversee deficiencies, commissioning, occupancy, turnover, and project closeout.
• Maintain strong relationships with trades, consultants, ownership, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Coordinators and junior members of the project team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing high-rise residential construction projects in Ontario, ideally within the GTA.
• A track record of successfully completing multiple full-cycle high-rise projects, from excavation and foundations through structure, building envelope, interiors, occupancy, and final turnover.
• Strong knowledge of concrete high-rise construction, building systems, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Experience managing projects for a developer, construction manager, or general contractor specializing in multi-residential construction.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contracts, change management, and cost control.
• Experience working with consultants, municipalities, inspectors, trades, and ownership groups.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with commonly used construction management and scheduling software.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established organization with an active high-rise development pipeline and take ownership of major residential projects in the Toronto market.

The successful candidate will be joining a team that values experienced construction professionals who understand how to take a project from the early stages of construction through occupancy and final turnover.

Compensation

$150,000–$180,000 base salary, plus benefits and additional compensation where applicable, depending on experience.