Project Manager - ICI Construction

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a mix of commercial interior fit-outs and new-build ICI construction projects in Scarborough, Ontario. You will lead preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10+ years of ICI experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years progressive ICI construction experience.
• Experience delivering commercial interior fit-outs and renovations.
• Exposure to ground-up or new-build ICI construction.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICI construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and turnover.
• Oversee commercial interior fit-outs, renovations and selected new-build projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans and cash-flow forecasts.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, contract negotiations and award recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, site teams and trade contractors.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, change orders and progress billings.
• Identify potential project risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Chair project meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedules, costs, procurement and outstanding decisions.
• Work closely with Site Superintendents to maintain project quality, safety, productivity and schedule performance.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change documentation and consultant reviews.
• Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, applicable building codes and company standards.
• Lead deficiency management, commissioning, closeout documentation and final owner handover.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support repeat-business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Project Manager – ICI Construction

Commercial Interiors & New-Build Projects

Location:

Scarborough, Ontario

Salary:

$120,000-140,000, depending on experience and capabilities

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client, an established general contractor operating throughout the Greater Toronto Area, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a combination of commercial interior and new-build ICI construction projects based in Scarborough.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience managing interior fit-outs and renovations, together with exposure to ground-up or building-addition projects. This individual will assume responsibility for projects from preconstruction and procurement through construction, closeout and final client handover.

This opportunity is well suited to a hands-on construction professional who can manage multiple stakeholders, maintain control of project financials and schedules, and build productive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ICI construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and turnover.
• Oversee commercial interior fit-outs, renovations and selected new-build projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans and cash-flow forecasts.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, contract negotiations and award recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, site teams and trade contractors.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, change orders and progress billings.
• Identify potential project risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Chair project meetings and provide clear updates regarding schedules, costs, procurement and outstanding decisions.
• Work closely with Site Superintendents to maintain project quality, safety, productivity and schedule performance.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change documentation and consultant reviews.
• Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, applicable building codes and company standards.
• Lead deficiency management, commissioning, closeout documentation and final owner handover.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support repeat-business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8-10 or more years of progressive ICI construction experience, including experience in a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager capacity.
• Demonstrated experience delivering commercial interior fit-outs and renovations.
• Previous exposure to ground-up, building-addition or other new-build ICI construction is required.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, scheduling, procurement and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing subcontractor tenders, change orders, forecasts and project financial reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven construction environment.
• Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, architectural technology or a related discipline is preferred.
• Gold Seal, PMP, P.Eng. or another relevant professional designation would be considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and the ability to travel to project sites throughout the GTA.

Compensation

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Base salary of $120,000-140,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, project background and overall capabilities.
• Benefits and additional compensation to be discussed during the interview process.
• Long-term opportunity with an established ICI construction organization.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of commercial interior and new-build projects.