Senior Project Manager - Canada

Austin Fraser; City of Edinburgh; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects in Canada. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative and innovative team, managing projects from inception to completion while ensuring client satisfaction and budget adherence. With a focus on mentorship, you'll guide project teams and foster a culture of excellence. The company, known for its employee ownership and commitment to community value, provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses

Share Options

Qualifications

• 8+ years in commercial construction with project management experience.
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities including resources, scheduling, and budgets.
• Act as primary liaison with clients and project stakeholders.
• Organize project teams and guide them to meet specifications.

Skills

Commercial Construction Experience

Project Management

Mentorship Skills

Lean Construction Understanding

Corporate Finance Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Calgary

If you've been looking to start a new life in Canada and launch your construction career to new levels with one of Canada's top employers, then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for…

CS International are proud to be partnering with this principal contractor who are one of North America's most collaborative and innovative commercial builders who are 100% employee owned. The majority of their work is delivered using collaborative delivery models and in addition to their strength in Construction Management, they are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Their approach is born out of the simple desire to help others and their process goes beyond design and construction bringing value to the communities they serve.

Company Overview:

1. Established in 1980
2. Turnover for 2024 was C$750m (£403m)
3. Offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Kelowna, Red Deer, Calgary, & Ottawa
4. Employ over 700 people
5. Wholly employee-owned organization
6. Well-rounded employer-paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
7. Delivery of $1-15M fast-track/complex fit-out projects
8. Stellar track record of delivering new build projects from $30M - $200M (Lump Sum, IPD, CM, D&B, PDB)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Manage project activities throughout the life cycle of the project, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, and budgets;
2. Achieve the project budget and complete accurate monthly forecasts;
3. Act as primary liaison with clients, designers, site superintendents, subtrades and other project stakeholders;
4. Organize project teams into suitable workgroups and guide the teams through their efforts to produce deliverables according to specification;
5. Manage internal and/or external contractors or trades.

Qualifications:

1. Eight or more years of experience in commercial construction;
2. Five or more years of direct work experience in construction project management;
3. Frequent travel to local site and off-site locations as required;
4. Lean Construction understanding, education is an asset;
5. Strong mentorship and coaching skills;
6. High level of self-awareness, entrepreneurial mindset and established personal values;
7. Understanding of corporate finance and governance.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range on offer for this role will be C$145-$157,000 (£78k-£85k) + Bonuses + Share options + Benefits.

Application Requirements:

To qualify for this fantastic opportunity, the successful candidate must have previous experience of delivering £10-£30m projects from start to finish, can demonstrate consistent employment and meet the visa requirements to be able to live and work in Canada - assistance and costs of visas will be met by the company and full advice and guidance will be offered.

This campaign is just getting underway, and interviews will be held in the UK/virtually, and even in Canada, so if you're ready to start a new life and career in Canada and be part of something meaningful and make a real difference, then get in touch.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.