Project Manager / Project Director

Saxton Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale construction projects in Canada. This role requires strong experience in managing £50m+ projects and a willingness to relocate. The successful candidate will manage project administration and operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. A competitive salary package and relocation assistance are offered for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Basic salary of $165K - $260K

Profit Related Company Bonus

Tax free relocation package

Company Car or Car Allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing large scale projects valued at £50m+.
• Proven track record working on D&B projects for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Willing and able to relocate to Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities to ensure project is built on schedule and 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

Safety management

Quality control

Budget management

Team hiring

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager / Project Director - Toronto / Ottawa - Canada

Senior Project Manager / Project Director - are you a Project Manager looking to take your career overseas?

We are partnering with our client who is one of North America's major construction contractors ($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 - it\'s a clean, safe, family-friendly city with a vibrant construction market.

Ottawa is Canada\'s capital city boasts a thriving job market - it\'s a growing city 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 & Duties

• Manage construction activities to ensure project is built on schedule 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 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).

Key Roles

Project Director / Senior Project Manager / Project Manager