Senior Project Manager

JAE Consulting Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JAE Consulting Inc. in Brampton, ON, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead design, construction, and execution of complex industrial, residential, and commercial developments.

You should have a strong civil or structural engineering background and extensive Canadian and US project management experience. You will coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, manage schedules and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Engineering or Construction Management.
• P.Eng. designation is a strong asset; PMP is a plus.
• Experience managing projects from concept to construction completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, construction, and execution of complex industrial, residential, and commercial developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and contractors across Canada and the US.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

P.Eng. designation (asset)

PMP designation (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: Brampton, ON

Our client is a multinational industrial organization with more than 50 years of history, a fully integrated operation across North America, South America, and Europe. The company is in active growth mode - recent geographic expansion, a major joint venture with a globally recognized industry leader, and ongoing investment in capacity.

What You’ll Do

As an experienced Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead the design, construction, and execution of complex industrial, residential, and commercial development projects. You have a strong engineering background (Civil or Structural Engineering preferred), extensive Canadian and US project management experience, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and stakeholders across various disciplines.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial inspired setting, being a proactive leader capable of managing complex developments, driving project execution, solving technical challenges, and coordinating diverse teams to deliver industrial, residential, and commercial projects safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects across industrial, residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants including architects, civil engineers, structural, mechanical, electrical consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and project reporting.
• Monitor project performance and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Provide regular updates to the senior leadership team regarding project status, risks, and opportunities.

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Review engineering drawings, site plans, grading plans, servicing plans, structural drawings, and construction documents.
• Provide technical input during design development and construction stages.
• Evaluate design alternatives, value engineering opportunities, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal regulations, building codes, and engineering standards.

Industrial Development and Processing Projects:

• Support development and expansion of industrial facilities related to manufacturing, processing, logistics and industrial operations.
• Coordinate site planning, building permit and infrastructure requirements for industrial developments.
• Experience leading operations in complex industrial, manufacturing, processing, or asset-intensive environments, with responsibility for operational performance, safety, quality, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in equipment layout reviews and facility optimization initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, approval authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Assist in negotiations and award of construction contracts.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with municipal approval processes and regulatory agencies throughout Canada.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered a strong asset, together with a Project Management Profession (PMP) Designation

Experience

• 10-15 years of Canadian project management.
• Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through construction completion.
• Experience acting as an owner's representative or development manager is highly desirable.
• Experience with industrial, commercial, residential, infrastructure, or redevelopment projects.
• Familiarity with Canadian development approvals, engineering standards, and construction practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial redevelopment and brownfield sites.
• Familiarity with budgeting, capital planning, and financial analysis.

Technical Skills:

• Site servicing and municipal infrastructure
• Grading and stormwater management
• Civil and structural systems
• Land development and construction processes
• Project controls, budgeting, and scheduling
• Proficiency with: AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, MS Project & MS Office Suite