Construction Manager Wood-Frame

Construction Manager
Greater Toronto Area, ON | Full-Time, Permanent

An established and well-liked builder developer client of ours is looking for a Construction Manager to join their growing team. Managing the delivery of their multifamily portfolio, this person will also be leading the project and site teams.

This is a senior role for someone who can hold the big picture across several projects at once: money, timing, safety, and quality, while developing the people who run each site. The goal for this role is to grow into a Director of Construction title.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall accountability for how a portfolio of residential projects is delivered, from early planning to final handover
• Guide project and site leaders on planning, resourcing, and priorities, and step in where decisions or problems escalate
• Set consistent ways of working across projects, with clear expectations and straightforward reporting
• Lend senior input early on how projects will be built, sequenced, and procured, before work starts on site
• Review progress and costs across the portfolio, challenge forecasts, and make sure risks are surfaced and managed
• Coordinate with internal teams and with external partners, authorities, and service providers on the issues that cross between projects
• Champion safe and well-built work across every site, and make sure lessons from one project carry into the next
• Develop and mentor the managers and superintendents reporting to you

Skills & Qualifications

• A senior construction leader with extensive experience delivering larger multifamily projects, including leading other project managers and field leaders
• Background that spans the full build, from groundwork and structure through to finishes and occupancy, with the commercial side to match
• Direct experience with mid-rise wood-frame residential construction in Canada is needed
• Sound working knowledge of Ontario codes, safety and contract requirements, and local approval and inspection processes
• Related education in construction, engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent senior-level experience
• Strong with reporting, scheduling, and cost tools
• Direct, steady communicator with good judgment under pressure
• Valid driver’s licence and able to travel to sites across the GTA

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $180-200K+
• Performance based bonus of up to 20%
• Company RRSP matching of up to 3%
• Vehicle allowance
• Paid vacation
• Opportunities for professional growth and more