Project Manager, Education

NORR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is a global firm providing architectural, engineering, planning and interior design services. We work across 13 market sectors in Canada, the US and the UK, focusing on sustainable, user‑centric education spaces and flexible, hybrid environments that adapt to changing curricula.

The team collaborates across disciplines to deliver projects from concept through construction, with a strong emphasis on design excellence, client relationships, and integrated solutions that meet program

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project work experience.
• Experience in education projects.
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting and revenue forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership, client management and team coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control scope of deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets for all project stages.
• Develop detailed work plans for architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours, and monitor progress.
• Lead an integrated team in QA/QC procedures for deliverables, especially drawings and specifications.
• Maintain understanding of project scope; negotiate changes to meet client expectations and contracts.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and authorities to address constructability and owner concerns.
• Act as primary liaison with client, contractor, and project team to maintain close relationships.

Skills

Architectural design & presentation

M&E and structural systems

Building codes & permits

Professional association member (asset

Project management

Client management

Strategic development

Business development

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Project accounting

Job description

NORR is a global team of 800 architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers creating design strategies and solutions that express the unique vision of every project. Driven by a common purpose with our clients and partners, we share ideas to create and innovate, bringing people, design, and technologies together to think bigger and act bolder.
Our story began in 1938 and has evolved into an employee-owned, fully integrated firm committed to sustainable development goals across 13 market sectors in Canada, the US, and UK. Design excellence continues to guide everything we do.
Informed school design drives positive learning outcomes. A focus on flexible and connected spaces in combination with inclusive and hybrid environments, support campus and program strategies that adapt to changing curriculum and teaching models. From early years to higher and further education, we design sustainable, user-centric schools that deliver academic objectives, resilience, and whole-life value.
Learn more about our Education Portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate, develop, monitor, and control the scope of deliverables, work plans, schedules, and budgets for all project stages
• Develop a detailed work plan for all architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours to the work plan, and monitor project progress
• Lead an integrated team of architects and engineers in the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables, specifically the construction drawings and specifications
• Maintain a good understanding of the project scope and when changes to the scope occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
• Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
• Act as the primary liaison with the client, contractor, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained

Required Skills

• Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• A strong understanding of project accounting is required in order to monitor project performance and forecast revenue

Required Experience

• 5-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in education projects
• Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 /annually