Senior Project Manager

Urbacon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects. The role requires at least 15 years of experience, particularly with large-scale projects over $200M. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and project management skills, along with proficiency in industry-standard software.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain Reliability Security Clearance for construction projects.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects (> $200M).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for all phases of project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and external partners.
• Monitor construction progress and address risks.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership and project governance

Advanced analytical and financial management capabilities

Proficiency in project management software

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Commitment to quality and improvement

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and direction for the planning, execution, and delivery of complex construction projects across multiple sectors. This role is accountable for ensuring project excellence through disciplined management of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and performance. Acting as the primary liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, the Senior Project Manager ensures that all project objectives align with Urbacon’s operational standards, corporate strategy, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Provide executive oversight for all phases of project delivery—from feasibility, design, and procurement through construction and closeout.
• Drive project governance, ensuring adherence to Urbacon’s standards, contract requirements, and client objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and external partners, promoting accountability, technical excellence, and professional integrity.
• Support business development and client engagement by contributing to project proposals, strategic pursuits, and relationship management initiatives.

Financial & Contract Management

• Oversee all financial aspects of the project, including estimating, budget planning, cost control, and forecasting.
• Manage procurement processes, including preparation of tender packages, bid evaluations, and contract awards.
• Administer and negotiate change orders, claims, and contract modifications with precision and transparency.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance tracking to senior leadership.

Technical & Operational Execution

• Define and maintain project scope, deliverables, milestones, and resource allocations using industry-standard project management methodologies.
• Monitor construction progress, proactively addressing risks, design coordination issues, and schedule impacts.
• Maintain strict compliance with quality assurance and health and safety standards.
• Provide strategic input on design development, constructability, and value engineering opportunities to enhance efficiency and performance.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Project Coordinators, Assistant Project Managers, and Site Teams.
• Facilitate effective project meetings, ensuring accountability, issue resolution, and timely decision-making.
• Promote collaboration between office and field operations to drive project efficiency and client satisfaction.

Candidate Qualifications

• Required: Eligible to obtain Reliability Security Clearance through CISD & other federal and provincial required security clearance requirements for construction project.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive project management experience in the construction industry, with a proven record of leading large‑scale (>$200M), complex projects.
• Preferred complex project experience: Mass Timber, Health Care, Stadiums & Arenas.
• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline; PMP or equivalent certification considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, and construction delivery models (Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, Stipulated Sum and CM models).
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle for project travel.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strategic leadership and project governance.
• Advanced analytical and financial management capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management and construction software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Location & Commitment

• Based out of Urbacon Head Office, with regular travel to project sites and client meetings as required.
• Depending on project requirements, the role may be required to work from the project site for the duration of the construction project.
• Expected to represent Urbacon with professionalism, integrity, and strategic alignment to corporate objectives.