Senior Project Manager - Buildings

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just construct buildings, we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division, you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region, from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Manager supporting the Building Division. Reporting to Senior Operations Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for providing overall project leadership and management for projects.

This role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle including planning and startup, preconstruction, execution, financial management, closeout, and HSE & Quality while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

The Project Manager also leads and mentors junior project management staff and applies strong technical, leadership, and communication skills to successfully deliver projects from estimate through closeout with limited supervision.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead Full Project Lifecycle Delivery: Provide overall project leadership from preconstruction and planning through execution, closeout, and final handover. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contractual requirements

• Manage Financial Performance & Risk: Establish, monitor, and control project budgets, costs, forecasts, and schedules throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee change management, including identification, pricing, negotiation, and execution of contract and subcontract changes. Address project risks proactively and implement corrective measures as required

• Deliver Client & Stakeholder Excellence: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Lead the client experience to ensure expectations are met or exceeded and identify opportunities for repeat or new business

• Lead Teams & Drive Performance: Build, manage, and mentor project teams, including direct reports of up to 15 staff. Establish roles, performance expectations, and accountability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

• Champion Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ): Take ownership of the ProjectSpecific Safety Plan and Quality processes throughout all phases of the project. Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations, while promoting a culture of safety and quality excellence

The Right Tools for the Job

Education & Credentials: Technical trade certificate with extensive field experience; Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience required, with senior roles typically requiring 7+ years managing increasingly complex construction projects.

Skills & Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in estimating, scheduling, forecasting, contract and risk management, financial controls, and project KPIs.