Project Manager - Vaughan - Construction

Newlands Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Diverse project portfolio

Career growth opportunities

Professional work environment

Job summary

Newlands Group, a well-established construction and development firm, is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery across GTA projects in Vaughan, ON. The role covers pre-construction through closeout with a focus on risk, budget, and schedule control.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction PM, strong client and subcontractor relations, and a proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across low-rise, high-rise, and ICI projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience across low-rise, high-rise, and ICI sectors.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from pre-construction to completion and turnover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans.
• Coordinate with owners, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Oversee documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, site instructions, and correspondence.
• Monitor progress, costs, quality, and schedule performance.
• Identify risks and develop proactive solutions.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure work meets requirements.
• Work with site teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Review and approve progress claims, invoices, and costs.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety, contracts, and company standards.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, trades, and stakeholders.
• Support closeout and turnover of completed projects.

Skills

Construction project management

Reading drawings

Budgets & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Stakeholder coordination & comms

Education

Construction Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

Project Manager – Construction

Location: Vaughan, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction & Development

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established construction and development organization with a diverse portfolio of projects across the Greater Toronto Area. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team and take a leading role in the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management, with experience across low-rise, high-rise, and ICI (Industrial, Commercial & Institutional) projects. This is an opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager who is comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, coordinating trades and consultants, and driving projects from pre-construction through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from pre-construction through to project completion and turnover
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans
• Coordinate with owners, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work
• Oversee project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, site instructions, and other project correspondence
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and schedule performance
• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to address issues proactively
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings and provide regular project updates
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure work is completed according to project requirements
• Work closely with site teams and Superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
• Review and approve progress claims, invoices, and project costs
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, safety requirements, contractual obligations, and company standards
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, trades, and other project stakeholders
• Support the successful closeout and turnover of completed projects

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of construction project management experience
• Experience managing construction projects in one or more of the following sectors:
  • Low-rise residential
  • High-rise residential
  • ICI construction
• Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, contracts, and project controls
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and multiple project stakeholders
• Strong understanding of project budgets, costs, change orders, and forecasting
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is an asset

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, commercially minded Project Manager who can take ownership of projects and work effectively with both field and office teams.

Experience across multiple construction sectors is highly valued, particularly candidates who have exposure to low-rise, high-rise, and ICI projects. Candidates who have successfully managed projects from early planning through completion and have a strong understanding of the GTA construction market are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and professional work environment