Project Manager - Life Sciences & Technology

EllisDon; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon in Brampton is seeking a Project Manager with 10+ years of construction experience to lead complex ICI projects. You will provide technical engineering guidance to ensure codes, standards, and design requirements are met, and interpret drawings to support coordinated construction execution.

You will manage document control, coordinate subcontractors, monitor costs and KPIs, lead meetings, and coach the team.

Qualifications

• Construction related degree/diploma.
• 10+ years of construction experience.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and contract software.
• Experience on complex Construction ICI projects.
• Ability to support the project team and help solve construction issues quickly.
• Engineering degree or equivalent combinations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and forecast a project cost report and status.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering guidance to ensure codes, standards, and design requirements.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to support coordinated construction execution.
• Support field issue resolution and collaborate with the Project Superintendent on planning, scheduling, and project delivery.
• Manage document control (RFIs, submittals, change orders, agreements) and ensure alignment with contract and estimate documents.
• Coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders to maintain schedule, resolve issues, and ensure quality execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners and Architects to support project success and repeat business.
• Monitor costs, production, and KPIs to ensure accurate reporting, budget adherence, and positive cash flow.
• Lead meetings, contribute to business development opportunities, and provide timely reporting to leadership.
• Support team development through coaching, performance oversight, and succession planning

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Contract software

Job description

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You, as a Project Manager, will:

• Provide technical engineering guidance to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design requirements
• Interpret drawings and specifications to support coordinated construction execution
• Support field issue resolution and collaborate with the Project Superintendent on planning, scheduling, and project delivery
• Manage document control (RFIs, submittals, change orders, agreements) and ensure alignment with contract and estimate documents
• Coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders to maintain schedule, resolve issues, and ensure quality execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners and Architects to support project success and repeat business
• Monitor costs, production, and KPIs to ensure accurate reporting, budget adherence, and positive cash flow
• Lead meetings, contribute to business development opportunities, and provide timely reporting to leadership
• Support team development through coaching, performance oversight, and succession planning

Is this the right role for you?

• Construction related degree/diploma
• 10+ years of construction experience
• Working knowledge of scheduling, project management, and contract software
• Have experience working on complex Construction ICI projects
• Ability to support the project team and helping to solve construction issues in a time sensitive situations
• Educational and experience requirements include engineering degree or equivalent combinations
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on project activities vital.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence etc.) skills essential.
• Have the ability to read, interpret, analyze and forecast a project’s cost reports and determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and costing.

The salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $130,000.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

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