Project Manager - Commercial Buildings

Turner & Townsend Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent professional services company is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in project management, specifically in commercial fit-outs and construction supervision. Responsibilities include leading project tasks, budget management, and stakeholder coordination. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and PMP certification are highly desirable.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Commercial or retail fit-out experience is required.
• Proficient with technology and web-based data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks throughout design, procurement, and construction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and coordinate contractors.
• Provide regular project reporting.

Skills

Leadership in project tasks

Budgeting and scheduling

Document control compliance

Procurement management

Effective reporting

Change order management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or similar

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project or P6

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Powerpoint

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company. From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post‑project operations.

With 133 offices in 49 countries, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide. We draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Project Manager with a minimum of 4 - 7 years post‑graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

Job Description

As a Project Manager, you will be involved in:

• Leading individual tasks throughout the design, procurement and construction process including furniture install and coordination with client I.T.
• Working with the client team to identify initial budgets and scheduling at project feasibility.
• Setting up and lead meetings, transcribe meeting minutes and drive action items to closure.
• Ensuring project compliance with client’s document controls and file specifications.
• Collaborating and coordinating client stakeholders, consultants, client direct vendors and contractors.
• Providing regular reporting.
• Aiming to maintain budget and schedule and identify potential solutions for issues that look to jeopardize same.
• Running procurement, recommendation and appointment of consultants and contractors, and establishing quotations and order placement with client direct vendors.
• Eliciting and reviewing results from relevant appointed parties.
• Coordinating Contracts and Master Service Agreements through the project lifecycle.
• Change order management.
• Attending weekly or biweekly site visits when in construction.
• Administrating project observation reports.
• Processing payments to consultants, contractors and direct vendors in liaison with consultant team.
• Punch‑list management
• Administering and coordinating project closeout documentation including lessons learned workshops.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 – 7 years of experience as a Project Manager in assisting or supervising construction
• Commercial or retail fit‑out experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a similar field
• PMP certification is highly desirable
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, & Project or P6.
• Good with numbers, technology, and web‑based data platforms.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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