Senior project manager

ARJ Architectural; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARJ Architectural in Ottawa seeks an entrepreneurial leader and steel door & hardware specialist to build the regional presence and drive growth. The role offers autonomy to set the foundation for expansion and leads strategic projects from concept to completion.

You will manage projects, coordinate with contractors, oversee procurement and scheduling, and guide operations to ensure safety, compliance, and profitability as the business scales.

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of hollow metal doors, frames, and architectural hardware.
• Mastery of fire-rating requirements, life safety codes, and interpreting hardware schedules.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build regional presence and drive business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project meetings and site visits, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee project execution: scheduling, procurement, and coordination of field workers.
• Work with General Contractors to meet milestones and provide resources.
• Monitor construction plan and ensure timely documentation and billing.
• Actively develop the client portfolio to achieve sales and growth targets.

Skills

Door & hardware

Strategic growth

Project management

Job description

We are seeking a high-caliber Entrepreneurial Leader and Steel Door & Hardware Specialist.

This is not a traditional management role; we are looking for a visionary professional with the drive and autonomy to set the foundation for our regional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management & Scheduling

• Lead project meetings and site visits, ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee project execution, including scheduling, procurement, and coordination of field workers.
• Work closely with General Contractors to meet milestones and provide necessary resources.
• Monitor the construction plan and ensure all documentation and billing are completed in a timely manner.

2. Strategic Business & Operational Leadership

• Commercial Expansion: Actively develop the client portfolio to achieve sales and growth targets.
• Operational Excellence: Supervise daily operations, including logistics, inventory, regulatory compliance, and facility safety.
• Contractual Integrity: Assist in contract preparation and lead the negotiation of changes, revisions, and additions as the business scales.

Qualifications:

• Deep Technical Expertise in Steel Doors & Hardware: Expert-level knowledge of hollow metal doors, frames, and architectural hardware. This includes a mastery of fire-rating requirements, life safety codes, and the ability to interpret complex hardware schedules and electrified opening requirements.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter with the ambition to build and lead a regional presence. You must be comfortable with both granular technical details and high-level business development.
• Advanced Technical Literacy: Extensive background in reviewing and identifying discrepancies within architectural, structural, and MEP documents.