Construction Project Manager
About the role
Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a seasoned Project Manager to act as an Owner’s Representative on behalf of a nonprofit foundation that is taking temporary ownership of a commercial property through a donor gift. This property includes an active lease with a tenant organization the foundation supports. The foundation needs an experienced professional to oversee building improvements, manage landlord responsibilities, and provide strategic oversight throughout the transition. This is a 12-month contract position with varying hours (initially closer to full-time) and hybrid work flexibility.
Responsibilities:
- Represent the foundation’s interests in all aspects of property ownership and improvement
- Oversee contractor performance and ensure timely, quality project execution
- Monitor and enforce compliance with lease obligations and construction milestones
- Liaise between legal, financial, and construction stakeholders
- Provide proactive issue resolution to keep projects on schedule and within budget
- Ensure the foundation’s charitable status is protected through appropriate lease structuring
- Track project risks, report on status, and recommend corrective actions
- Support reconfiguration and capital upgrades estimated at $3M–$5M
- Maintain clear documentation and communicate progress to internal decision-makers
- Manage hybrid responsibilities with some on-site presence during active construction phases
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in construction project management, commercial real estate, or engineering
- Proven experience acting as an owner’s rep or leading capital projects
- Strong knowledge of commercial lease terms, property operations, and building code requirements
- Familiarity with legal and financial considerations related to nonprofit property ownership is an asset
- Ability to operate independently, problem-solve, and lead through ambiguity
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available for flexible part- to full-time work over a 12-month period
- PMP or equivalent project management designation is an asset
- Remuneration
Hourly Rate: $70 - 90 per hour dependent on experience and availability.
Market rates will apply.
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.
About Horizon Recruitment Inc
Horizon Recruitment is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Supply Chain and Finance. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business.
Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies.
Our finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.
For a confidential discussion regarding your own job search or hiring requirements, please contact a member of our team at 1 604 434 1006
Construction Project Manager
About the role
Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a seasoned Project Manager to act as an Owner’s Representative on behalf of a nonprofit foundation that is taking temporary ownership of a commercial property through a donor gift. This property includes an active lease with a tenant organization the foundation supports. The foundation needs an experienced professional to oversee building improvements, manage landlord responsibilities, and provide strategic oversight throughout the transition. This is a 12-month contract position with varying hours (initially closer to full-time) and hybrid work flexibility.
Responsibilities:
- Represent the foundation’s interests in all aspects of property ownership and improvement
- Oversee contractor performance and ensure timely, quality project execution
- Monitor and enforce compliance with lease obligations and construction milestones
- Liaise between legal, financial, and construction stakeholders
- Provide proactive issue resolution to keep projects on schedule and within budget
- Ensure the foundation’s charitable status is protected through appropriate lease structuring
- Track project risks, report on status, and recommend corrective actions
- Support reconfiguration and capital upgrades estimated at $3M–$5M
- Maintain clear documentation and communicate progress to internal decision-makers
- Manage hybrid responsibilities with some on-site presence during active construction phases
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in construction project management, commercial real estate, or engineering
- Proven experience acting as an owner’s rep or leading capital projects
- Strong knowledge of commercial lease terms, property operations, and building code requirements
- Familiarity with legal and financial considerations related to nonprofit property ownership is an asset
- Ability to operate independently, problem-solve, and lead through ambiguity
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available for flexible part- to full-time work over a 12-month period
- PMP or equivalent project management designation is an asset
- Remuneration
Hourly Rate: $70 - 90 per hour dependent on experience and availability.
Market rates will apply.
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.
About Horizon Recruitment Inc
Horizon Recruitment is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Supply Chain and Finance. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business.
Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies.
Our finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.
For a confidential discussion regarding your own job search or hiring requirements, please contact a member of our team at 1 604 434 1006