Project Development Manager
Buttcon
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Woodbridge • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Lead project development activities after the RFP/Tender stage through early concept and into pre-construction, then construction
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients to ensure requirements are conveyed
- Prepare all related trade packages for construction by utilizing prequalified trade partners for tendering purposes
- Develop bid packages with estimating, staff and procurement staff
- Support business development efforts by assisting with estimates, proposals, and presentations
- Conduct and oversee constructability reviews, risk registers, and value engineering exercises
- Develop early concept schedules and logistics plans to guide project planning
- Apply expertise in contract structures (CCDC, GMP, Lump Sum, etc.) and support permitting processes
- Lead trade procurement strategies, including sequential tendering and early trade engagement for long-lead and critical scopes
- Collaborate closely with estimating, scheduling, and procurement teams to manage project risk and align preconstruction deliverables
- Represent Buttcon at client meetings, interviews, and with municipal/regulatory authorities
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive construction experience
- 5+ years in project management or preconstruction roles
- PMP certification is an asset
- Strong knowledge of preconstruction and construction processes, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and risk management
- Proficiency with scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
- Solid understanding of Canadian contract structures, permitting processes, and procurement strategies
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate projects of varying sizes and complexities
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Industry knowledge and client-facing experience in construction markets across Canada is an asset
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Employee-owned company
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementpreconstruction processesestimatingschedulingprocurementrisk managementconstructability reviewsvalue engineeringcontract structurestendering
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationrelationship-buildingcollaborationleadership
Certifications
PMP