Project Manager (Construction)

Tridel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tridel is seeking a Project Manager to autonomously lead medium to large scope projects from Pre-Launch through Occupancy and Close Out, directing a small team. You will ensure safety, manage design guides, schedules, and budgets, and coordinate with consultants and clients to achieve milestones.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5–7 years PM experience, and PMP certification, with strong leadership and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably within real estate, property development, or construction.
• PM professional certification (PMP) is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety excellence at all times.
• Lead the project according to design specs, plans, quality objectives and schedules.
• Direct and manage a team of Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Analyze, interpret and advise on documentation, drawings, design specs, client and sub-trade meetings.
• Assist in conceptualization of the project.
• Lead tender review and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate and establish fee arrangements with consultants and manage performance.
• Promote a customer-focused, quality-driven project environment.
• Communicate and resolve conflicts with Site Construction Management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related)

PMP certification

Job description

Join Tridel: Building Communities, Growing Careers

Build Your Future with Us

Our strength, innovation and growth are the result of talented individuals who come together as a team to build sustainable and award-winning homes and communities. Through passion and dedication, our employees work collectively to develop some of the largest and most complex projects within the Greater Toronto Area.

We recognize our employees are the key to our success, and we invest in creating a meaningful employee experience and culture that promotes:

• A diverse and robust suite of benefits and perks
• Social and sustainable impact within our company and the communities we build, and much more.

As a Tridel employee, you contribute to our purpose and standard of excellence while building homes for people today and the generations of tomorrow.

As part of our hiring process, applicants are required to complete a brief (5–10 minute) Predictive Index® Behavioural Assessment.

This assessment does not measure intelligence or experience; rather, it helps us understand your natural work and communication preferences.

Please note that this job posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization and the role is 100% on-site (5 days in the office).

The Blueprint

The Project Manager is responsible for autonomously leading medium to large scope projects from Pre-Launch Stage to completion of Occupancy and Project Close Out Stage meeting quality, timing, and project objectives as well as directing a small team.

A Glimpse into Your Daily Activities

• Ensure safety excellence at all times.
• Lead the entire project in accordance with the design specifications, project plans, quality objectives and schedules (Design Guide, Tridel Way)
• Direct and manage a team of Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Analyze, interpret, and advise on all documentation, drawings, design specifications, client and sub-trade meetings.
• Assist in the conceptualization of the project.
• Lead process for tender review and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate and establish fee arrangements with the consultants and manage performance.
• Promote a customer focus and exceptional quality theme withing the project team.
• Communicate and resolve conflicts in project progress, working collaboratively with Site Construction Management.

The Architect of Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably within the real estate, property development, or construction industry.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
• In-depth knowledge of the specific industry or sector in which the projects will be undertaken.
• Expert on full project cycle, including scoping and defining work into well-defined, critical milestones and timeframes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate a project team to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Proven ability to analyze complex situations, identify challenges, and implement effective solutions.
• Exceptional time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of risk management principles and experience in mitigating project risks.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management related to projects.
• Thrive in high-pressure situations, responding effectively to changing priorities.
• Ability to operate autonomously, independently managing day-to-day responsibilities.
• Skill in discerning and escalating unusual or highly complex issues to the appropriate level.

Who We Are

Founded in 1934, Tridel is responsible for delivering over 90,000 homes to date, and we are proud to continue building not just our legacy but communities for years to come.

As a purpose-driven company guided by our ‘Built for Life®’ commitment, we create socially and environmentally responsible communities and invest in innovations that promote quality, sustainability, high performance in construction, social inclusion and cohesion, and community economic development. As an award-winning company, we are proud to be recognized as an industry leader for excellence in design and construction, green building, corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, customer service, and more.

Supporting Inclusion & Belonging

Tridel is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities where we build, where everyone feels they belong, is physically and psychologically safe, and can reach their full potential. We embrace diversity while reinforcing equity and inclusion and are committed to building a team with a range of experiences and skills.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including those who self-identify as Indigenous in Canada (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), are from racialized communities, and persons with disabilities. We remain committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process and will provide accommodation upon request. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please email your request to [e-mail]. All information received will be handled in strict confidence.

As part of Tridel Group of Companies’ recruitment and selection process, we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for candidate screening.