Project Manager - High-Rise

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Vacation

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Michael Page Canada seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead complex high‑rise residential and mixed‑use developments across Ontario, from pre‑construction through completion.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, while mentoring project teams and ensuring quality, safety and contract compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Construction/Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Cost control tools

Procurement systems

Contract administration systems

Job description

• Lead complex high-rise residential projects with full lifecycle ownership.
• Join a values-driven team with strong growth and development opportunities.

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

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

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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.