Project Manager - Life Sciences & Technology

EllisDon Corporation; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a seasoned construction leader to guide complex ICI projects from pre-construction through post-construction. You will drive scheduling, cost control, and contract administration while coordinating with Owners, Architects, and subcontractors.

The role demands a degree or diploma in a related field and 10+ years of construction experience, with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Construction related degree/diploma is required.
• 10+ years of construction experience with ICI projects.
• Strong scheduling, project management and contract software knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction experience

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Construction degree/diploma

Tools

Contract software

Scheduling software

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? 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. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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!

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.

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

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success.

We build on great relationships. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another. With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership.

EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.