Ontario Playground Construction Project Lead | 60–80% Travel

Kompan; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness spending account

RRSP with company match

Paid vacation, sick days, holiday days

Kilometre reimbursement

Remote work support

Job summary

KOMPAN Canada is seeking a Project Manager to lead playground and outdoor fitness installations across Ontario with 60–80% travel. Home base is our Kitchener office, reporting to senior leadership and coordinating with construction partners.

You will review designs, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and quality across sites while building strong client and subcontractor relationships. A lead with strong communication and organizational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in construction (or 8+ years 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 stays calm and focused in high-stress site situations.
• Strong organizational chops to manage multiple sites across a wide geography.
• Excellent communication skills for site crews and clients.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively (60–80%).

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 changes to the scope of work on the fly.
• Review product designs, proposals, and contracts to ensure they meet engineering principles and local requirements.
• Establish and track project timelines, staffing needs, and job forecasts to stay on schedule and budget.
• Build strong relationships with project owners, architects, engineers, and sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Partner with accounting to track budgets and report on cash flow while maintaining quality.
• Keep internal teams and customers in the loop with clear, regular updates.
• Manage the aftercare process, including defect completion and handover packs.

Skills

Project management

Construction projects

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

KOMPAN Canada is seeking a Project Manager to lead playground and outdoor fitness installations across Ontario with 60–80% travel. Home base is our Kitchener office, reporting to senior leadership and coordinating with construction partners.

You will review designs, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and quality across sites while building strong client and subcontractor relationships. A lead with strong communication and organizational skills is essential.