Project Manager - High-Rise

Michael Page; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Vacation

Wellness programmes

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale high-rise residential projects in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. You will oversee contracts, procurement, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder relations to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery with the highest quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in PM for high-rise or mixed-use construction, proven budgets and schedules success, and professional designations such as PMP are

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in high-rise residential or mixed-use construction.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost control, procurement, contract administration, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale high-rise residential projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management activities.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams to promote collaboration.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, meetings, and closeout activities.
• Resolve challenges and escalated issues while maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Procurement

Contract administration

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

The Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of high-rise residential construction projects in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. This role oversees contracts, procurement, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder relationships, and team leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing construction management firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across Ontario. Recognized for its commitment to quality, collaboration, and operational excellence, the organization has built a robust project portfolio and continues to expand its presence in key urban markets.

Description

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale high-rise residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management activities.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Monitor project progress, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to project teams while promoting collaboration and accountability.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, meetings, and project closeout activities.
• Resolve project challenges and escalated issues while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

Profile

• Post secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of project management experience within high-rise residential or mixed-use construction.
• Proven track record delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, procurement, contract administration, and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Professional designations such as PMP, Gold Seal, or related certifications are considered an asset.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation with an estimated salary range of $140,000-$170,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, vacation, and wellness programmes.
• Professional development opportunities.

This role may use AI‑assisted tools to support initial screening. All assessments and decisions are made by a human reviewer.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of high-rise residential construction projects in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. This role oversees contracts, procurement, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder relationships, and team leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants