
Senior Project Manager
NewGround
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kitchener • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$85,000 - CA$125,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead multiple, moderately complex projects, serving as the primary client interface.
- Participate in the presentation of the proposal to the client and facilitate negotiations necessary to execute a final contract.
- Ensure the program deliverables and activities adhere to the Project Development Agreement (PDA) and internal policies.
- Manage and track all contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
- Promote and uphold a strong culture of safety compliance on the work site
- Plan the specific project dynamics with the project team from start to completion and solicit/develop/maintain milestones, deadlines, and durations for inclusion within the project schedule.
- Oversee project schedules and budgets, applying change and risk management principles to ensure alignment with milestones and financial targets.
- Lead and coordinate project team meetings, fostering collaboration, training, and effective communication to drive project momentum.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with owners' representatives to align project delivery with stakeholder expectations.
- Identify, engage and manage subcontractors to ensure successful project execution.
- Assist the SVPB in serving as the project leader to coordinate and complete all due diligence efforts on behalf of the client to ensure timely advancement of the project.
- Manage all aspects of the production of the project deliverables and ensure that the presented deliverables are in alignment with the terms of the Project Development Agreement.
- Implement and maintain effective communication with the project team and all stakeholders to ensure full understanding of and commitment to the agreed deliverables.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in ACET, APFM, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field
- 7+ years of Project Manager or Construction Manager experience
- On-site construction experience preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting construction documents, managing risk, and applying proactive problem-solving and communication strategies to ensure project success
- Capacity to develop and track project schedules for single and multi-project programs.
- Strong background in project development from property acquisition through turnkey construction deliverables.
- Ability to schedule projects in “Critical Path” progression and budget time required to meet milestones and deadlines.
- Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool to develop and implement program evaluation systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Outbuild Scheduling, Bluebeam and Procore is critical.
- GSC and/or PMP accreditations are beneficial
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sabbatical program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementconstruction managementrisk managementproblem-solvingschedule developmentbudget managementcontract managementsafety compliancecritical path schedulingproject deliverables
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationleadershipnegotiationteam coordinationstakeholder managementtraininginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproactive approach
Certifications
GSCPMP