Senior PM — Mid-Rise Residential (Wood Frame) – Ottawa

Michael Page; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

RRSP matching

Health/Dental benefits

Vehicle or allowance

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Ottawa to lead the delivery of mid-rise residential projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of project management experience, particularly with multifamily developments and a proven ability to manage large-scale budgets and teams effectively. This position offers a competitive salary up to CA$150,000, an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health benefits, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in multifamily/apartment or mixed-use developments.
• Proven success managing consultants, contracts, and budgets on projects $50M+ in scale.
• Expertise in pro forma analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Mastery of scheduling tools and techniques; ability to anticipate risks and build recovery plans.
• Exceptional communication skills – able to manage up, down, and across with influence and authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale multifamily and mixed-use developments.
• Direct architects, engineers, and third-party consultants.
• Take full ownership of project financials and monitor budgets.
• Build and manage master project schedules.
• Negotiate, execute, and administer contracts with GCs and consultants.
• Provide clear updates to senior leadership.
• Collaborate closely with development, construction, and operations teams.
• Lead the team with clarity and purpose.

Skills

Project Leadership

Consultant & Design Team Oversight

Budget & Forecast Discipline

Schedule Mastery

Contract & Risk Management

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Alignment

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant engineering or construction focused degree

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Ottawa to lead the delivery of mid-rise residential projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of project management experience, particularly with multifamily developments and a proven ability to manage large-scale budgets and teams effectively. This position offers a competitive salary up to CA$150,000, an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health benefits, and 4 weeks of vacation.