Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a high-caliber Entrepreneurial Leader and Steel Door & Hardware Specialist. This is not a traditional management role; we are looking for a visionary professional with the drive and autonomy to set the foundation for our regional growth. Key Responsibilities: 1. Precision Estimating & Pre-Construction Prepare accurate bids, take-offs, and proposals (RFQs/RFPs) for both commercial and residential sectors. Review drawings and specifications to understand full scope, risks, and requirements across architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical documents. Solicit and evaluate subcontractor/supplier pricing and provide value engineering input to minimize risk exposure. Support tender submissions, clarifications, and post-tender activities. 2. Project Management & Scheduling Lead project meetings and site visits, ensuring company policies and procedures are followed. Oversee project execution, including scheduling, procurement, and coordination of field workers. Work closely with General Contractors to meet milestones and provide necessary resources. Monitor the construction plan and ensure all documentation and billing are completed in a timely manner. 3. Strategic Business & Operational Leadership Commercial Expansion: Actively develop the client portfolio to achieve sales and growth targets. Operational Excellence: Supervise daily operations, including logistics, inventory, regulatory compliance, and facility safety. Contractual Integrity: Assist in contract preparation and lead the negotiation of changes, revisions, and additions as the business scales. Qualifications: Deep Technical Expertise in Steel Doors & Hardware: Expert-level knowledge of hollow metal doors, frames, and architectural hardware. This includes a mastery of fire-rating requirements, life safety codes, and the ability to interpret complex hardware schedules and electrified opening requirements. Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter with the ambition to build and lead a regional presence. You must be comfortable with both granular technical details and high-level business development. Advanced Technical Literacy: Extensive background in reviewing and identifying discrepancies within architectural, structural, and MEP documents. Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off

The Senior Project Manager will prepare accurate bids and oversee project execution, ensuring compliance with company policies. They will also lead commercial expansion efforts and supervise daily operations.

Candidates should have deep technical expertise in steel doors and hardware, along with an entrepreneurial mindset. Advanced technical literacy in reviewing architectural and structural documents is also required.

• Dental Care • Employee Assistance Program • Extended Health Care • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off

• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Estimating
• Construction
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Technical Expertise
• Steel Doors
• Hardware
• Risk Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Operational Excellence
• Client Portfolio Development
• Logistics
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety
• Value Engineering

• Management & Leadership
• Construction

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Jan 11, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available