Senior Project Manager – Buildings

WalterFedy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WalterFedy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, design, and execution of complex architecture and engineering projects in Canada. You will act as the primary client contact, provide strategic oversight, and mentor junior project managers while managing multiple large-scale projects to ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in project management, strong knowledge of Canadian codes, and leadership of cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Architecture or related field is required or asset.
• 10+ years of experience in project management overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• PMP enrolment or licensure with OAA, P.Eng., C.E.T. or C.Tech would be asset.
• Experience in contract administration and leading PMO initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian/Ontario codes and standards (OBC, ESC, CSA, IES, IEEE, NFPA, ASHRAE).

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule and budget alignment.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams integrating architecture, engineering and related disciplines.
• Oversee planning, design coordination, cost control and risk management.
• Coordinate drawings and specifications at SD, DD, Tender, IFC stages and related processes.
• Manage project applications with authorities having jurisdiction and contract administration.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Project management knowledge

Mentoring

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Architecture or related field

PMP enrolment or certification

OAA, P.Eng., C.E.T. or C.Tech licensure asset

WF Group Inc. PM orientation training

Job description

Role at a Glance

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning, design, and execution of complex, multidisciplinary architectureand engineering projects. This roleis responsible for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

As a seasoned professional,the Senior Project Managerserves as the primaryclient contact, provides strategic oversight on major assignments, and mentors intermediate and junior project managers. The Senior Project Manager operates independently, manages multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, and contributes to firm-wide improvements in project delivery and management practice

What you will do

Project Management:

• Manage all phases of complex projects, from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget

• Lead multidisciplinary teams, integrating architecture, engineering, and specialty disciplines.

• Oversee project planning, design coordination, cost control, and risk management.

• Manage and coordinate the preparation of drawings and specifications at each project deliverable stage (SD, DD, Tender, IFC, etc.)
• Oversee project application and review processes withAuthorities HavingJurisdiction.

• Manage the project construction budget and performanceobjectivesthrough the development of project design.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors.

• Administer construction contracts following applicable legislation and best practice standards, including various CCDC contract types (CCDC 2, 5A/B, 14, 30, etc.).

• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction administration processes, including general client, contractor, and sub-consultant correspondence; RFI response; submittal review; and development of supplemental instructions or project changes (PCN, CO, CD).

• Review contractor payment applications, issue certificates for payment, and review project closeout documentation.

• Review and assess project status at closeout, prepare the certificate for substantial performance, and coordinate with the stamping architect and engineers for issuance of final review letters

Financial and Administrative:

• Negotiate and administer client and consultant agreements.

• Track and report project performance metrics, proactively addressing risks and variances.

• Prepareaccurateandtimelymonthlyinvoicingin accordance withproject milestones and financial agreements.

Client Interaction:

• Coordinate and communicate with clients on project development and management issues throughout the project lifecycle, including attending and/or leading project meetings with clients, stakeholders, sub-consultants, and authorities.

• Build strong, lasting client relationships through clear communication and proactive issue resolution.

Business Development:

• Support business development and proposal efforts through fee estimates, work plans, and presentations

Leadership and Organizational Development:

• Leadership of the Project Coordination team, providing mentorship and technical guidance.

• Promote collaboration and communication across disciplines and project teams.

• Support PMO initiatives by sharing lessons learned and adopting firm-wide best practices including the maintenance of construction documents and workflows in construction.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree orcollegediploma in Architecture, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in project management or related roles, with a focus on overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

• Enrolment in or completion of PMP,and licensure with OAA, P.Eng., C.E.T. orC.Techwould be considered an asset.

• Completion ofWF Group Inc.PM orientation training.

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and practices.

• Thorough knowledge of Canadian/Ontario and other relevant codes and standards (i.e.OBC, ESC, CSA, IES, IEEE, NFPA, ASHRAE).

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to devise practical andeconomicalsolutions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability toestablisheffective working relationships.

• Superb communication, timemanagement and multi-tasking skills, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.

• Experience in contract administration and business development activities.

• Ability to lead and mentor a team ofArchitects,Engineers, technologists, designers, and support staff.

Life at WalterFedy

As a national, innovative, multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. We need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.

Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.

Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.

WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.

Should you require an accommodation toparticipatein the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call 519-576-2150.

Thank you for your interest inWalterFedy!

Please note that we utilize AI-powered tools to enhance our recruitment process. These tools assist us in managing applications efficiently and ensuring a fair evaluation of all candidates. Rest assured, every application is reviewed by our recruitment team, and AI is used to support, not replace, our human decision-making.