Site Manager

Truspace Design Firm; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Truspace is seeking an experienced Site Manager in Toronto to lead high-profile commercial design-build and refurbishment projects, ensuring client expectations are exceeded. You will work hands-on, manage day-to-day site operations, and collaborate with the Project Manager and team.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in commercial construction, strong leadership, and a proven ability to coordinate trades, read drawings, and uphold safety and quality across projects in Ontario.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial construction.
• Experience in TI, renovation, or design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and interior construction processes.
• Familiarity with Ontario Building Code, Construction Health & Safety standards, and LEED construction practices.
• Experience working with property managers, tenants, and building operations teams is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership to coordinate multiple trades and site activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and support the successful delivery of construction projects.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades, and laborers on site.
• Receive, inspect, and verify material deliveries for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform general labor and hands-on construction tasks when required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and client requirements.
• Maintain high quality standards and ensure workmanship aligns with company expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and site procedures.
• Enforce Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies and regulatory requirements on site.
• Monitor site progress and proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure client expectations and satisfaction are consistently met or exceeded.
• Support project activities from permit stage through construction completion.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Construction coordination

Reading construction drawings

Project scheduling

Job description

Truspace is looking for an experienced Site Manager to deliver high-profile portfolios of commercial design-builds and refurbishment projects that exceed our client's expectations in Toronto. The successful candidate has an excellent track record within industry experience and has extensive experience in a commercial environment. They will also be a highly motivated person who works well within a team and take ownership of their assigned responsibilities, be hands-on with the ability to identify problems and resolve them in as efficient a manner as possible, and be able to build/sustain relationships with the suppliers, trades, clients and the project team, with energy, drive, and total commitment to design excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and support the successful delivery of construction projects.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades, and laborers on site.
• Receive, inspect, and verify material deliveries for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform general labor and hands-on construction tasks when required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and client requirements.
• Maintain high quality standards and ensure workmanship aligns with company expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and site procedures.
• Enforce Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies and regulatory requirements on site.
• Monitor site progress and proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure client expectations and satisfaction are consistently met or exceeded.
• Support project activities from permit stage through construction completion.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience managing commercial tenant improvement (TI), renovation, or design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and interior construction processes.
• Familiarity with Ontario Building Code (OBC), Construction Health & Safety standards, and LEED construction practices.
• Experience working with property managers, tenants, and building operations teams is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multiple trades and site activities.

About Truspace

We design and build workplaces that support how companies operate. Our clients are often going through growth, change, or transition, and we help them align their space to that reality. Our process is structured, collaborative, and focused on making informed decisions early. We operate across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto, and work with organizations that value clarity, speed, and execution. Truspace is an energetic team of people who want to make a difference in our community by creating spaces that transform lives

We believe that every space we create is an opportunity to provide positive change in the lives of our clients and our people. It’s about ‘we’ not ‘me’ around here, a place where people find meaning, develop themselves, and provide for their families; and you have an entire team to support your goals. Asking for help when needed and rolling up your sleeves to assist someone else are two things we encourage from everyone who works here. It’s an environment where it's fine to fail because together, we will find a solution. We build meaningful relationships and genuinely care about ensuring our clients and employees have an amazing experience with us.

Working with the team at Truspace is fun, productive, and challenging in all the right ways. We have a wonderful work environment and a team of dedicated, client-focused employees.