Senior Project Manager - Toronto, CANADA - New Build Hospital

Contract Scotland; Toronto; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale new build hospital projects in Canada. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are completed on time and to high-quality standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of project management experience in construction, with expertise in healthcare projects. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as proficiency in project management software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in construction.
• At least 5 years focused on healthcare projects including new builds.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closeout of new hospital construction projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Oracle Primavera

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Toronto, CANADA - New Build Hospital/Health Care Projects

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of large-scale new build hospital projects valued at $200M+. Reporting to the Healthcare Division Director, you will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with architects, engineers, and healthcare authorities, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This role is based in Toronto office with regular travel to project sites across Ontario and potentially other provinces. If you have a passion for healthcare construction and a track record of leading complex builds, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on Canada's public health infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of new hospital construction projects, from site preparation through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Collaborate with clients (e.g., provincial health authorities, hospital boards), subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and drive project success.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, healthcare-specific standards.
• Manage procurement, cost control, and change orders to optimize project profitability and mitigate risks.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, mentoring junior project managers and site teams.
• Conduct regular stakeholder reporting and presentations to senior leadership and clients.
• Travel to project sites (up to 40%) for inspections, meetings, and oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of project management experience in construction, with at least 5 years focused on healthcare projects (e.g., hospitals, clinics) including new builds.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale ($100M+) projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare construction regulations, infection control protocols, and BIM (Building Information Modelling) technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement at executive levels.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Oracle Primavera) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel; fluency in English required (French an asset for Quebec projects).

Legal Information

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

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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.