Multi-Discipline Project Manager, Defence

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere in Canada

Flexible schedules

Professional growth & mentoring

Group insurance benefits

RRSP

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a client to identify a Multi-Discipline Project Manager for Defence initiatives across Canada. The role requires leading complex projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out, coordinating civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and environmental teams.

You will build relationships with government clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders while ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk are tightly

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of post-graduation professional experience, including at least 5 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering, infrastructure, buildings, institutional, federal, Defence, or consulting projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate internal technical teams and external subconsultants across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with Defence Construction Canada, the Department of National Defence, federal government, institutional clients, or secure infrastructure projects is a strong asset.
• Professional designation, eligibility for professional registration, or project management certification is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, scheduling, budgeting, quality management, change management, risk management, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering and infrastructure projects as the prime consultant for Defence and federal government clients, taking ownership from project initiation through successful close-out.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, monitor, and close projects in accordance with client requirements, contractual obligations, quality standards, and internal processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, environmental, and other specialized disciplines as required.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, risks, deliverables, changes, and client expectations while maintaining strong control over project outcomes.
• Prepare and review proposals, work plans, budgets, schedules, progress reports, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Lead client and project meetings, provide clear progress updates, address issues, and facilitate timely decisions and resolution of project challenges.
• Coordinate internal resources, subconsultants, contractors, and project partners to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, technical teams, internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners.
• Support contract administration, site reviews, project reporting, invoicing, billing, and project close-out activities as required.
• Promote and reinforce a strong health and safety culture across all aspects of project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Schedule management

Coordination

Problem-solving

Client-service orientation

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree / related field

PM certification (advantage)

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Multi-Discipline Project Manager, Defence based in Canada.

This is an opportunity to lead complex, multi-discipline projects supporting Defence and federal infrastructure initiatives across Canada.
You will oversee projects from planning and execution through monitoring, delivery, and close-out, ensuring strong control of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
Working across engineering, architecture, environmental, construction, and other technical disciplines, you will coordinate diverse teams and external partners.
The role combines strategic project leadership with hands-on client engagement, problem-solving, and delivery management.
You will build trusted relationships with government clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders while keeping projects aligned with their objectives.
The position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Canada or from a local office, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful national projects.
It is an environment where collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and a strong commitment to safety and quality are highly valued.

Accountabilities:

• Lead multi-discipline engineering and infrastructure projects as the prime consultant for Defence and federal government clients, taking ownership from project initiation through successful close-out.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, monitor, and close projects in accordance with client requirements, contractual obligations, quality standards, and internal processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, environmental, and other specialized disciplines as required.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, risks, deliverables, changes, and client expectations while maintaining strong control over project outcomes.
• Prepare and review proposals, work plans, budgets, schedules, progress reports, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Lead client and project meetings, provide clear progress updates, address issues, and facilitate timely decisions and resolution of project challenges.
• Coordinate internal resources, subconsultants, contractors, and project partners to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, technical teams, internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners.
• Support contract administration, site reviews, project reporting, invoicing, billing, and project close-out activities as required.
• Promote and reinforce a strong health and safety culture across all aspects of project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining high standards of organization, communication, quality, and client service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen project delivery practices, processes, and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of post-graduation professional experience, including at least 5 years of relevant project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering, infrastructure, buildings, institutional, federal, Defence, or consulting projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate internal technical teams and external subconsultants across multiple disciplines.
• Experience working with Defence Construction Canada, the Department of National Defence, federal government, institutional clients, or secure infrastructure projects is a strong asset.
• Professional designation, eligibility for professional registration, or project management certification is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, scheduling, budgeting, quality management, change management, risk management, and project controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to remain effective in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong client-service orientation and the ability to manage expectations while maintaining trusted professional relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to coordinate diverse project teams toward shared objectives.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining accountability, collaboration, and delivery discipline.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings when required.
• Willingness and ability to support projects across Canada.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements, with the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Canada or from a local office.
• Flexible schedules and the option to compress working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, training, and skills development.
• A full benefits package, including cost-sharing group insurance.
• Group RRSP retirement savings program.
• Access to a free telehealth service.
• Confidential employee assistance program available to employees and their families.
• Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects across Defence, infrastructure, buildings, environment, transportation, renewable energy, and other sectors.
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and diverse perspectives.
• Opportunities to take on projects of varying sizes and scopes while continuing to develop your expertise and career.
• A workplace committed to safety, inclusion, equal opportunity, and meaningful impact.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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