Project Manager

Aplin; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Retirement savings programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Aplin is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead complex construction projects in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role focuses on delivering on safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives from pre-construction through closeout, with accountability to stakeholders and clients.

You will manage planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation while coordinating with design teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure design alignment, constructability, and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Provide overall contract administration, technical expertise, and project leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

8+ years of progressive construction project management experience

Leadership of project teams and client relationships

Budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations

Design-build delivery experience is an asset

Contract administration and procurement

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Knowledge of codes, contracts, and construction law

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Aplin is proud to partner with a leading employee-owned construction organization to recruit an experienced Project Manager based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected construction team known for delivering complex infrastructure and building projects that create lasting value for communities. The successful candidate will lead projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are achieved.

If you’re an experienced construction professional looking to take ownership of impactful projects while advancing your career with a people-focused organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall contract administration, technical expertise, and project leadership.
• Lead project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
• Develop and champion project safety plans while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to design requirements, budget, schedule, quality standards, and resource plans.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Prepare and present project status reports related to safety, schedule, costs, and risks.
• Negotiate and administer subcontracts, major purchase orders, and progress payments.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while leveraging opportunities to enhance project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, specifications, building codes, and industry standards.
• Coordinate project turnover and closeout activities.
• Support design-build project delivery by overseeing design coordination, constructability reviews, quality management, and consultant engagement where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Proven success delivering commercial, institutional, infrastructure, industrial, or civil construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, specifications, contracts, building codes, and construction law.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
• Experience managing subcontractors and procurement activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management/scheduling software.
• Experience with design-build delivery models is considered an asset.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Commitment to delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget.

Why Apply?

• Join an employee-focused organization with a strong reputation in the construction industry.
• Lead complex and meaningful projects that positively impact communities.
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals on high-profile projects.
• Competitive compensation package, performance incentives, retirement savings programs, and comprehensive benefits.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Project Manager opportunity in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.