Senior Project Manager / Mid-rise Residential

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

Senior Project Manager / Mid-rise Residential

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Base pay range

CA$130,000.00/yr - CA$150,000.00/yr

A major developer with a presence across Canada is looking for their newest Ottawa-based Senior Project Manager with demonstrated experience in wood‑framed mid‑rise construction. The organisation has a strong project pipeline with one ongoing mid‑rise project, one due to break ground this month, and three ready to start in 2026.

Description

• Project Leadership: Lead the delivery of large‑scale multifamily and mixed‑use developments, ensuring all projects meet scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Consultant & Design Team Oversight: Direct architects, engineers, and third‑party consultants, ensuring designs are coordinated, cost‑aligned, and constructible.
• Budget & Forecast Discipline: Take full ownership of project financials. Monitor budgets, manage change orders, and maintain accurate, timely reporting.
• Schedule Mastery: Build and manage master project schedules, anticipate constraints, implement recovery plans, and drive accountability across all stakeholders.
• Contract & Risk Management: Negotiate, execute, and administer contracts with GCs, trades, and consultants. Identify risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Executive Communication: Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership focused on facts, risks, and solutions. Bridge communication between field teams and corporate leadership to ensure alignment.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with development, construction, and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept through construction and into lease‑up.
• Team Leadership: Lead your team with clarity and purpose‑setting expectations, fostering a solution‑oriented mindset, and driving high‑performance execution.

Profile

• 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.
• A relevant engineering or construction focused degree would be an asset.

Job Offer

• Basic salary up to $150,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• RRSP matching
• Health/Dental benefits
• Vehicle or allowance
• 4 weeks vacation

Client Details

The organisation is a rapidly growing developer specialising in mid‑rise wood‑framed residential construction. They have a presence across Canada, including the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.