Remote Construction Manager, Canada — Travel & Benefits

SmartStop Self Storage, Inc.; Oshawa; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical, &d

Life and Disability Insurance

Ample paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Co-worker teamwork

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee Canadian project lifecycles remotely with regular travel to sites across Canada. The role reports to the EVP of Canada and will require travel and strong contract administration capabilities.

The position emphasizes management of budgets, scheduling, and coordination with architects, engineers, and vendors while maintaining compliance and quality across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of construction and technology methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote/home-office environment while managing frequent travel to project sites across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assists in negotiating and issuing prime contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Performs all project’s contract administration in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Monitors project costs through change order and contract adjustment procedures.
• Assists in developing recovery strategy when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Reviews and updates schedule, cost forecasts and cash flow requirements with the Construction Team biweekly and with the CIO monthly or when otherwise scheduled.
• Assists in preparing and processing general contractor progress draws, subcontractor applications for payment and consultants and supplier’s invoices in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the accounting department to ensure proper accounting coding, payments of progress draws, and recoverable costs.
• Coordinates all aspects of the project, from drawing coordination, scheduling and costs to the satisfaction of management.
• Establishes an effective working relationship with construction vendors, including but not limited to, each General Contractor’s construction manager, architects, and engineers.
• Resolves project disputes in a timely manner.
• Completes project closeout documentation for archiving or transfer to Operations.
• Follows up on deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Directs activities of construction administrative assistant.
• Coordinates with building officials and regulatory agencies, as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Construction methods

Remote work ability

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SmartStop Self Storage, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee Canadian project lifecycles remotely with regular travel to sites across Canada. The role reports to the EVP of Canada and will require travel and strong contract administration capabilities.

The position emphasizes management of budgets, scheduling, and coordination with architects, engineers, and vendors while maintaining compliance and quality across the portfolio.