Project Manager / Project Director

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large scale projects valued at £50m+ in Toronto and Ottawa. This role requires proven experience in managing construction activities, working with budgets, and leading teams. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary up to £140K GBP along with benefits including a relocation package. Willingness to relocate to Canada is essential.

Benefits

Pension scheme (6% matched)

Profit Related Company Bonus

Tax-free relocation package

Company Car or Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working on projects valued at £50m+.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager on D&B projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Experience in managing programming, safety, and quality on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Work with the pre-construction team to develop the project budget.
• Hire key personnel and subcontractors to deliver the project.
• Manage project administration and daily operations.
• Monitor the change management process.

Skills

Large scale project management

Change management

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager / Project Director - Toronto / Ottawa - Canada. We are partnering with our client who is one of North America's major construction contractors (about $3bn t/o) to appoint Senior Project Managers to deliver design and build projects across Toronto and Ottawa.

Why Apply

This is an exciting opportunity for Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Project Directors to join one of Canada's longest standing building contractors delivering healthcare, defence, commercial, education, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, infrastructure, life sciences, sports and leisure projects ranging from $50m - $250m+.

Toronto is listed as one of the World\'s Best Cities to Live pretty much every year — a clean, safe, family-friendly city with a vibrant construction market.

Ottawa is Canada\'s capital city with a thriving job market, influenced by a moderate cost of living and booming public sector and tech markets.

The Package

• Basic salary of $165K - $260K (£90K - £140K GBP)
• Profit Related Company Bonus ($10K - $30K)
• Tax free relocation package ($10K - $20K)
• Company Car or Car Allowance ($7K)
• Pension scheme (6% matched)

Key Benefits

• Toronto and Ottawa listed as some of the World\'s Best Cities to Live
• Excellent opportunities for progression and work life / balance
• Opportunity to relocate with a leading Tier 1 contractor
• Full order book for 2027 / 2028 / 2029

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget
• Work with the pre-construction team to develop the project budget
• Hire key personnel and subcontractors to deliver the project
• Manage the project administration and daily operations
• Monitor the change management process

Requirements

• Experience working on large scale projects valued at £50m+
• Experience managing programme, safety and quality on site
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
• Willing and able to relocate to Canada

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record working as a Project Manager on D&B projects (£50m+) for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

For any further information on this Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Project Director vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed).