Project Manager – Residential Construction

Muskoka Builders; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Company branded apparel provided

Safety boot allowance

Benefits

Job summary

HLD Muskoka in Huntsville, Ontario, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee residential construction from concept to completion. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in residential PM, strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, and experience with Revitt, Bluebeam, CAD and Procore. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in residential construction project management.
• 5+ years experience in construction estimating.
• Deep knowledge of the Ontario Building Code.
• Experience using take-offs and redline drawings (Revit, Bluebeam, CAD).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Carpenter experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans from start to finish, including schedules, budgets, materials timelines, and milestones.
• Evaluate scope and allocate resources accordingly.
• Oversee all project phases from pre-construction to closeout.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to hit milestones on time and within budget.
• Monitor and maintain weekly construction schedules.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and project budgets after thorough analysis.
• Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and keep projects within budget.
• Address client concerns and maintain positive relationships for project success.
• Coordinate bid process: quotes, subcontractors, and expense estimates.
• Identify and resolve challenges to keep projects on track.
• Lead and mentor project teams to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Delegate tasks and clarify roles for project coordinators.
• Coordinate with municipal, township, and provincial officials.
• Conduct site visits and compile progress reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Coordination

Multi-project management

Decision making under deadlines

Ontario Building Code

Education

College diploma or university degree in a related field

G level licence

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

CAD

Procore

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Project Manager – Residential Construction (In-Office Full-time)

For over 30 years HLD Muskoka has continued to grow and build on our strong, dedicated team. Situated in the town of Huntsville, Ontario we work hard in one of Canada’s most beautiful and sought-after regions. HLD Muskoka is active in all areas of construction from design, excavation, high-end residential building to property maintenance and landscaping.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee residential construction projects from concept to completion. This role is perfect for someone who is able to manage multiple projects and has a passion for construction.

Our Core Values:

• Be Humble: Value teamwork over individual recognition, stay open to new ideas
• Take Ownership: Go beyond basic responsibilities and follow through with excellence.
• Care and Integrity: Foster a friendly environment, show kindness & respect to co-workers and clients.

Why join HLD Muskoka:

• Working with an awesome team
• Professional, safety-focused organizational culture, with opportunities to grow within the company
• Stable employment environment
• PPE and HLD company branded apparel provided
• Safety boot allowance
• Benefits

key responsibilities:

• develop comprehensive project plans from start to finish including schedules, budgets, material delivery timelines and critical milestones
• able to fully understand and evaluate scope of projects; ensuring resource allocation is set accordingly
• oversee all phases of projects, from pre-construction to closeout
• coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget
• monitor and maintain the project construction schedule on a weekly basis
• prepare accurate cost estimates and project budgets based on thorough analysis and takeoffs
• monitor project expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints
• proactively address client concerns and maintain positive relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and project success
• requesting quoted prices, identifying subcontractors, estimating project expenses; and when required, coordinating bid preparation
• proactively identify and resolve challenges/obstacles that may arise during the execution of the project, finding innovative solutions to keep projects on track
• lead, motivate, and mentor project teams to foster a collaborative and high performing work environment
• delegate tasks effectively, ensuring project coordinators understand their roles and responsibilities
• coordinate with applicable officials (municipal, township, provincial)
• conduct site visits to address issues and compile construction progress reports
• any other duties as needed

knowledge, skills and abilities you will need:

• excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
• extensive knowledge of construction processes, techniques and materials, with a focus on residential building systems and methodologies
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to professionally interact with a variety of different stakeholders
• ability to read blueprints
• strong coordination and organizational skills
• ability to manage and handle multiple projects concurrently
• ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete data and under tight deadlines
• knowledge of the ontario building code and appropriate standards
• knowledge of revit and bluebeam an asset
• proficiency in procore an asset

your qualifications:

• demonstrated experience in residential construction project management
• college diploma, university degree in business administration, project management, construction, engineering or related field an asset
• proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget
• valid g level licence

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5-years experience in residential construction Project Management
• 5+ years of experience construction estimating
• In-depth working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code
• Experience using various software to perform take offs and red line drawings (Ie. Revitt, Bluebeam, CAD)
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications: Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint
• Experience as a Carpenter an asset.

Salary:

We are committed to fair compensation based on market benchmarks, individual expertise and internal equity. To respect the privacy of our team members—many of whom hold single-incumbent roles,we do not publicly disclose specific wage brackets (in accordance with PIPEDA). Instead, we discuss compensation openly during the hiring process Note: Please disregard any ‘estimated salaries’ shown by job boards, as these are auto-generated and do not represent our official pay scale.

HLD accommodates the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Please advise us if you are an individual who requires accommodation throughout this process.