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Your newpany

Our client is a long-establishedmercial real estate owner and manager with a portfolio of approximately 1.1 million square feet across properties throughout the Ottawa region. The portfolio includes office buildings, industrial facilities, warehouse space, showrooms, and flex-use properties.
As the organization continues to invest in proactive asset management and capital improvements, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee tenant improvements, capital projects, contractor management, and field operations across the portfolio.

Your new role

Reporting to the General Manager, the Project Manager will serve as the organization's construction subject matter expert and owner's representative. This individual will oversee tenant fit-ups, capital improvement projects, contractor procurement, construction quality, and site supervision while supporting long-term asset planning and maintenance initiatives.
This rolebines project management, construction management, contract administration, and field supervision. The successful candidate will act as the organization's eyes and ears in the field, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
Tenant Improvements & Fit-Ups

• Review proposed tenant fit-up plans and provide feasibility, constructibility, scheduling, and cost input.
• Act as General Contractor on smaller tenant improvement projects.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors as required.
• Serve as landlord representative and primary construction contact for tenants, architects, engineers, and project consultants.
• Provide site supervision on larger tenant fit-out projects delivered by third-party general contractors.

Capital Projects

• Participate in annual capital planning, budgeting, and project prioritization.
• Review consultant reports, drawings, specifications, and engineering rmendations.
• Provide constructibility reviews and challenge assumptions where appropriate.
• Manage tendering and procurement processes, including bid evaluation and contractor selection.
• Oversee capital projects including:Roofing replacementsAsphalt and parking lot reconstructionConcrete repairsBuilding envelope upgradesWindow and door replacementsHVAC replacement projectsSite improvements and exterior works

Construction & Contractor Management

• Coordinate third-party contractors and consultants.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor project progress.
• Ensure safety requirements and regulatory obligations are met.
• Review schedules, change orders, progress draws, invoices, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs and timelines and proactively manage risks.
• Expand and maintain a reliable network of qualified contractors and trades.

Asset & Maintenance Support

• Support the maintenance team withplex repair and rehabilitation projects.
• Provide expertise for construction-related issues involving building envelope, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural concerns.
• Assist in determining appropriate repair or replacement strategies.
• Provide oversight for larger repair projects from planning throughpletion.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this vital role, your background should include:

• 7+ years of experience in construction management, project management, site supervision, or general contracting.
• Experience managingmercial building renovations, tenant improvements, and capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding ofmercial construction practices, building systems, and construction sequencing.
• Experience reviewing architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing tendering processes and evaluating contractor bids.
• Strong contract administration and construction quality assurance experience.

What you'll get in return

There is a very goodpensation and benefits program as well as a vehicle that can be provided.