Ottawa Construction Project Manager — Autonomy & Growth

Parker Huggett; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Huggett, in partnership with a well-established Ottawa construction firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of diverse construction projects in the National Capital Region. This role emphasizes hands-on involvement, direct interaction with field teams, and close collaboration with estimating and senior management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction project management experience, a solid understanding of drawings and contracts, and a practical,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience working with a General Contractor, Construction Manager or civil/site contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts and project documentation.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement and subcontractors.
• Exposure to commercial, institutional, municipal, federal, civil or specialty construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from pre-construction and turnover through execution and closeout.
• Developing and maintaining project budgets, schedules and procurement plans.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal field resources.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and overall financial performance.
• Working closely with site supervision to identify and resolve construction challenges.
• Maintaining strong communication with owners, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor buyout.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard of quality.
• Taking ownership of project results, including schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Subcontractor coordination

Field collaboration

Job description

Parker Huggett, in partnership with a well-established Ottawa construction firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of diverse construction projects in the National Capital Region. This role emphasizes hands-on involvement, direct interaction with field teams, and close collaboration with estimating and senior management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction project management experience, a solid understanding of drawings and contracts, and a practical,