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Project Manager, Capital - Multi-Residential (Edmonton/Calgary, AB)

Morguard12 days ago
Mississauga, ON
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program promoting health and wellness
Competitive compensation and benefits package for you and family
Support for work–life balance

About the role

Looking for a company with over 50 years of success and no signs of slowing down?

If so, Morguard may be the perfect place for you.

As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with properties across North America, we’re proud of our history and excited about our future.

Our Purpose
At Morguard, people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating lasting value not only for our clients and communities, but for our employees as well. As a fully integrated real estate organization, we offer exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and multi‑suite residential properties across North America. Our team reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we believe that diversity strengthens us.

Collaboration fuels our success. Through innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to sustainability, our professionals are empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real estate.

Putting Our Purpose into Action
We support our people by offering:

  • Access to experienced subject matter experts who provide mentorship and hands‑on learning.
  • A wide range of career opportunities across the organization.
  • A comprehensive, competitive benefits program that promotes health and wellness.

Where You’ll Add Value

The Project Manager, Capital is expected to oversee and manage, as assigned, multi-faceted projects across Canada. This position is responsible for the end-to end delivery of project /program objectives, ensure quality and process improvements, deliverable timelines, and value-added service are met.

How You’ll Make a Difference

  • Project Management:

  • Manage and execute the planned capital program within assigned portfolio

  • Work closely with the Internal team members to coordinate an organized, least disruptive impact of projects to residents.

  • Define scope of work, project budgets and obtain required approval documentation

  • Actively manage all assigned projects to ensure delivered on schedule, within budget and to required quality specifications

  • Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and hiring all consultants and contractors

  • Ensure the cost-effective management of all processes related to the projects

  • Manage internal and external resources to achieve project objectives

  • Maintain compliance of departmental operating processes & procedures

  • Perform regular documented reviews and issue updates to project stakeholders

  • Investigate damage, accidents or delays at project sites and take corrective action as required

  • Prepare project approval recommendations, in accordance with delegation of authority

  • Liaise with City officials and other stakeholders (buildings inspectors, property standards, insurance) as required

  • Liason with site and operations teams to effectively manage and participate in resolving any unforeseen events, including but not limited to floods, fires, heating issues, etc. This also includes leading full insurance claim files from start to finish.

  • Complete updates of all project management software.

  • Ensure software ( for issuance of purchase orders & payment of invoices) is managed and maintained in a thorough, complete and timely manner, meeting all Finance Department deadlines.

  • Availability outside of regular business hours is required at times to coordinate vendor response and provide critical support during emergency situations, such as fires, floods, or loss of heating.

  • Capital Management:

  • Work closely with the hiring manager and immediate team to recommend execution strategy for upcoming capital projects.

  • Provide reporting as required for cash flow, budget/project variance analysis, etc., to various internal and external stakeholders

  • Update project tracking sheets/PO accruals as required

  • Annual development of project capital and operating budgets for assigned portfolio

  • Assess all aspects of infrastructure planning and apply appropriate prioritization to required work

  • Continuously improve/cost reduction initiatives

  • Liaise with Operations team to ensure technical issues are resolved appropriately and in a timely fashion

  • Participate in Acquisition due diligence, including preparation of a capital plan and coordinating third party reports, as needed

  • Ensure/support overall building condition and health as it relates to the successful operation of key building essential services (I.E. heat and water).

The Expertise You’ll Bring

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management or a related discipline
  • 3-5 years project management experience is required
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in managing multi-residential or commercial projects is an asset
  • Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships and credibility with both internal and external parties
  • Flexibility to travel within an assigned region within the GTA, subject to change within business needs (up to 30-40%+)

Core Competencies (if this needs to be changed for specific job)

  • Superior organizational and time management skills in order to multi-task/prioritize and work under tight timelines and meet multiple deadlines
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to provide valuable input to the corporate direction
  • Capability to utilize internal and external resources to achieve set objectives and/or complete projects
  • A professional demeanor, coupled with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A demonstrated high degree of integrity, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to accurately listen, understand and respond appropriately.
  • Ability to work and act independently using good judgment when assessing difficult situations
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in high pressure situations
  • Self-motivated individual who is proactive, takes initiative, goal and results oriented
  • Flexible with a “can-do” and “no task is too big or too small” attitude
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset
  • Actively championing diversity, equity and inclusion to create an environment of belonging

Why You’ll Love Working at Morguard
At Morguard, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

  • A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.
  • Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.
  • Support for work–life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.

Inclusive by Nature
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At Morguard, we provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Commitment to Accessibility
Morguard is dedicated to maintaining accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources—our team is here to support you. Please contact Human Resources at (905) 281-3800.

About Morguard

Real Estate
1001-5000

Morguard is a fully integrated real estate company. We own, manage, and invest in high quality, well-located, geographically diversified assets across North America. With more than 45 years of experience and a dynamic team of over 1200 professionals, we focus on value creation and operational excellence. Today, our total assets owned and under management is valued at $18.6 billion.

Morguard operates three diversified lines of business:

Investments in Real Property: Morguard owns and manages a diversified portfolio of multi-unit residential, retail, office and industrial, and hotel properties in North America.

Real Estate Investment Trusts: Morguard is a significant sponsor of two real estate investment trusts (REITs): Morguard REIT (TSX: MRT.UN), a closed-end Trust with a diversified portfolio of Canadian commercial real estate assets; and Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX: MRG.UN), an open-end Trust with a diversified portfolio of multi-unit residential assets across North America.

Advisory and Management Services: Morguard provides real estate advisory services and portfolio management services, specializing in publicly traded equities and fixed-income securities, to institutional clients and private investors.

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