Project Manager | Construction

Turner Construction | Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary CA$130,000–CA$145,0

Healthcare and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Summer Fridays

End of Year Premium Pay

Workphone, laptop, safety gear

Job summary

Turner Construction | Canada is seeking a results-driven Project Manager for our Toronto operations. The role involves managing multifaceted construction projects on-site and at the head office, coordinating with design teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of related experience, with proficiency in BIM, Lean, and contract document interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years of related construction experience or equivalent.
• Experience with BIM and lean construction methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities to deliver construction projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with architects, subcontractors, and owners; chair meetings; manage submittals and shop drawings.
• Maintain detailed project schedules and forecast updates; manage change orders and cost control.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Contract document interpretation

Scheduling

Lean construction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM

Job description

Division: Canada - Toronto

Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Turner Construction, founded in 1902, is North America's largest general builder, shaping skylines globally with over 13,500 professionals and $17 billion in annual volume. We handle 1,500 projects annually across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial spaces, combining local agility with global strength. We've completed projects like the New York Yankee's Stadium, the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration, the Boeing Company North Charleston Campus, and more! Since 1951, Turner has been a key player in Canada's construction industry, with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue and over 930 professionals. Turner is committed to quality, safety, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Turner Construction isn't just about buildings – we’re about building futures, empowering employees, and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

What We Have To Offer You

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:

• access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear,


• Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable),


• Invitations to participate in company events and activities,


• Hard and soft skills training programs,


• A thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and much more,


• An annual base salary range for this position may be CA$130,000 to CA$145,000, depending on experience and fit.

THE PROJECT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

Turner Construction’s Toronto's office is seeking a full-time Project Manager. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week during day, afternoon, evening, or nighttime hours. The role may report to either of the following roles: Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Business Manager.

The Project Manager manages, evaluates and assess' information necessary to construct a core construction project on time, within budget and to the quality specified by the contract documents. Responsible for building overall project “on paper”. As a Project Manager, you will lead responsibility to:

• Participate in preconstruction activities including design reviews, tendering, bid levelling and reviews, award meetings and project launch.


• Participate and review Project Execution and Quality Control (QC) plans with Project Superintendent (PS).


• Maintain detailed knowledge of Prime Contract and terms.


• Finalize team roles and responsibilities and chair meeting with project team meeting to discuss.


• Serve as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors, and other project staff and owner representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.


• Chair Owner Architect and Consultant (OAC) meetings.


• Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure drawings and specifications accurately relate to estimate.


• Manage Last Planner System® (LPS) process, including preparing, facilitating, and coaching trades in each step.


• Manage project budget including reviews of invoices, follow through on claim submittals.


• Own completion and presentation of monthly forecasting and progress reporting to Operations Manager (OM).


• Prepare and present Operations Review Meeting (ORM) documentation to OM.


• Manage submittals and shop drawings, assess all for conformance to contract specifications and resolve conflicts in interpretation.


• Log, manage, and resolve change orders identified on Constraint Log.


• Conduct Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure installations are per contract documents and in accordance with approved shop drawings.


• Communicate critical path and coordination risks that affect project schedule. Prepare and manage Long Lead Matrix.


• Negotiate Change Orders. Manage information on changes in work; prepare independent analysis, as required; obtain and check estimates for changes from subcontractor; obtain approval of Architect and Owner, and resolving any conflicts.


• Oversee closeout process. Manage Commissioning, occupancy, final handover, training, holdback, and financial closeout.


• Support Building Living Injury Free Every Day (L.I.F.E.) practice on project.


• Supervise Assistant Project Managers, Project and Construction Coordinators, Co-Op Students and provide input on performance appraisals.


• Hold regular check-in meetings with direct reports.


• Prepare Scope of Work documents for trades.


• Develop reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, Change Order logs, and Quality Control.


• Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.


• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Is this the right role for you:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience


• Construction or construction-related industries and organizations, preferred


• Utilizes leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and lean


• Understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule


• Professional verbal and written communication skills


• Good interpersonal skills, demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills


• Effective active listening skills and follow-up practices


• Understand continuous improvement methods and tools


• Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities, familiar with basic lean culture and concepts


• Prioritize responsibilities for self and team


• Project management skills


• Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels and management


• Work independently with little or no supervision, collaborate with others


• Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process and technology enhancements


• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications

Additional Information

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites and occasionally at office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 4.5 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 23 kg. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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