Role Description
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Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of residential and commercial renovation and capital improvement projects as well as new construction. This role carries full project accountability, from early planning and budgeting through execution, close-out, and handover. You will oversee multiple concurrent projects while ensuring alignment with asset strategies, operational needs, and long-term portfolio objectives.
By joining Universal Realty Group, you will play a key role in delivering high-profile projects such as Nelson Residences, 11Ninety, and Meridian, as well as a broad range of capital and renovation initiatives across the portfolio. You will lead site execution through direct oversight of site superintendents and administrators while collaborating closely with internal property management, maintenance, and finance teams. Projects are primarily based in the Halifax area, including downtown environments that require a strong understanding of municipal bylaws and regulations. Universal Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, long-term stability, and the opportunity to grow within a large, well-resourced organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing multiple residential and commercial renovation and capital improvement projects from initial planning through completion and turnover, with full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality;
- Providing regular project updates, cost forecasts, and risk assessments to support informed decision-making;
- Providing leadership and direction to Site Superintendents, ensuring consistent execution, accountability, and alignment across all active project sites;
- Developing detailed project scopes, schedules, and budgets aligned with asset management strategies and long-term capital planning objectives;
- Leading tendering and procurement processes, including preparing bid documents, evaluating submissions, negotiating contracts, and awarding work;
- Coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery to ensure seamless execution;
- Monitoring on-site activities through regular site visits to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, safety standards, building codes, and municipal requirements;
- Tracking project costs and managing financial controls using systems such as Yardi and Jones, while navigating downtown construction bylaws, logistics constraints, and regulatory approvals.
Your Qualifications: As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced and technically strong project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. You bring a structured yet practical approach to managing complex projects, particularly within multi-unit residential and urban settings. With strong leadership capabilities, you are comfortable taking ownership of outcomes, leading site teams, and collaborating across departments to deliver projects that enhance long-term asset value.
Qualifications include:
- A minimum of 5+ years of project management experience within multi-unit construction, renovation, or capital project environments;
- An engineering background or related technical education, providing a strong foundation in construction methods and problem-solving;
- Experience managing projects across both residential and commercial property types;
- Proven experience delivering mid-rise and high-rise construction, including 8+ story buildings;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead on-site execution teams;
- Strong understanding of capital planning, asset management, and lifecycle project delivery;
- Experience working with project and property management systems such as Yardi and Jones;
- Solid knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and downtown bylaws and construction requirements;
- Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
