Project Manager

Project Manager – Ground-Up Student Residence & Academic Building

Location : Peterborough, Ontario

Salary : $140,000 – $180,000

Industry : Residential & Mixed-Use Construction (New Build)

About the Company

A recognized and award-winning developer-builder with over 40 years of experience delivering premier residential and mixed-use communities across Canada and the U.S. The company has constructed more than 14,000 homes, ranging from custom builds and low-rise communities to mid / high-rise condominiums, affordable rentals, and mixed-use developments.

Position Overview

The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a new ground-up Student Residence and Academic Building in Peterborough, Ontario. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in Ontario’s construction landscape, exceptional leadership ability, and proven experience managing complex, large-scale projects from pre-construction through commissioning.

This is an on-site management role requiring day-to-day leadership, coordination, and hands-on execution throughout all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction, design coordination, and procurement through construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed construction schedules (MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).

Prepare and update project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash-flow projections.

Oversee construction sequencing, critical path activities, and long-lead procurement.

Coordinate effectively with general contractors, consultants, trades, and internal stakeholders.

Act as the primary on-site contact for consultants, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and senior management.

Run weekly coordination meetings, safety reviews, and progress updates.

Provide guidance and oversight to site teams, ensuring strong performance and adherence to project goals.

Ensure compliance with Ontario Building Code, OHSA, and all applicable municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.

Identify risks proactively and implement strategies to maintain schedule and cost control.

Maintain quality control, coordinate inspections / testing, and enforce project standards.

Oversee permitting, utility coordination, and municipal approvals.

Review, approve, and manage subcontractor invoices, change orders, RFIs, and progress draws.

Support value-engineering initiatives and maintain strong cost-control practices.

Perform additional duties as required to support project success.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.

10+ years of project management experience in the construction industry, with minimum 3+ years overseeing projects valued above $100M .

Strong working knowledge of Ontario construction codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.

Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, MS Office).

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Strong understanding of CCDC and CCA contracts and supplementary conditions.

Work Conditions

Full-time, on-site role (management trailer).

Fast-paced environment with tight timelines and critical deadlines.

PPE required while on site.