Senior Project Manager - Institutional Construction

Senior Project Manager - Multi-Project Construction Leadership (Toronto)

A leading construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-profile building projects across North America is seeking a highly experienced

Senior Project Manager - Multi-Project Construction Leadership (Toronto)

A leading construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-profile building projects across North America is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple large-scale construction projects in the Toronto area. Known for its commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, the company is recognized as a top-tier construction manager and general contractor trusted to deliver landmark commercial, institutional, and infrastructure developments.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to step into a senior leadership role overseeing multiple large-scale building projects across the Toronto area. This is a newly created, site-based position designed for a construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence across complex, high-value projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader who combines strong technical construction expertise with the ability to guide teams, influence outcomes, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will act as a key technical and operational leader across several active construction projects at once, working closely with project teams, operations leadership, consultants, and field staff to ensure successful delivery from planning through turnover.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading multiple concurrent construction projects at different stages of delivery
• Providing technical, engineering, and project management support to site teams
• Reviewing constructability and supporting estimating and cost planning during preconstruction
• Participating in tendering, including bid reviews, scope alignment, and trade awards
• Overseeing contract administration across multiple projects
• Attending project meetings with owners, consultants, and site teams
• Ensuring alignment between design intent, field execution, and project goals
• Reviewing project schedules, execution strategies, and quality control plans
• Supporting project start-up, execution, and structured closeout processes
• Monitoring financial performance and supporting forecasting with project teams
• Conducting regular site visits to support execution, quality, and risk management
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company procedures
• Promoting consistency in best practices across scheduling, budgeting, and delivery
• Supporting coaching, mentorship, and development of project staff
• Driving continuous improvement, lean construction practices, and innovation adoption
• Leading discussions on performance, lessons learned, and operational excellence
• Maintaining strong documentation control and project tracking systems
• Supporting performance and career development discussions across teams

What Makes This Role Exciting

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will directly influence the delivery of multiple major construction projects, shape how teams operate, and drive operational excellence across all assigned work. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, help implement modern construction methods and technologies, and play a key role in improving overall project delivery standards.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive experience in building construction
• Degree in Engineering or Architecture (or equivalent experience)
• Strong background in project management, field leadership, or construction delivery
• Deep understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and materials
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, procurement, and cost control
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with lean construction and continuous improvement practices
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments

Compensation

Competitive salary range: $145,000 - $160,000 CAD

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