Senior Project Manager

Job summary

Manage multiple construction projects from pre-construction to completion, including design, coordination, budget, and scheduling. Maintain strong relationships with clients and trade partners while mentoring internal staff and supporting business development.

Job details

Senior Project Manager Location: Ottawa Area Founded in 1953, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has continued to set the standard for quality construction and materials in Eastern Ontario. With our strategically located pits and quarries, our unmatched fleet of trucks and heavy equipment, our state-of-the-art facilities, and our dedicated employees, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has earned a reputation as one of Ottawa’s most trusted and respected contractors. Overview: The General Contracting division at Thomas Cavanagh Construction has proudly provided comprehensive general contracting and construction management services to the community for over a decade. Our privileged engagement extends to overseeing and constructing projects for external clients, as well as contributing internally to various sectors within the Cavanagh organization. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing and reporting on multiple construction projects while maintaining client and trade partner relationships in the industry. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide overall construction management from pre-construction to completion including design, coordination, budget, and schedule in conjunction with all stakeholders. Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for Owners, and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings. Meet with Owners and Consulting teams in a professional manner and communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company. Monitor, interpret and forecast project cost reports ensuring they are in line with the estimate and maintain a positive cash flow. Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing development and progression. Engage and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure common goals are achieved and corporate interests are kept in mind. Participate in business development with other internal team members to help build and grow the General Contracting sector. Manage, mentor and train internal staff. Maintain up to the minute project information using Autodesk Build project management software and Microsoft Project for scheduling. Help estimating with tendering and job showings as needed. Requirements: Minimum 10+ years of experience managing projects in the ICI or Condo/Apartment Building industry. Architectural or Engineering diploma or degree considered an asset. Maintain extensive knowledge and understanding of CCDC Contracts and Construction Law. A passion for interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership development. Impeccable integrity. Willingness to learn and grow professionally. Strength in analysis and creative problem solving. Experience with COR (Certificate of Recognition) considered an asset. Cavanagh Employee Benefits: Family, people-centric culture Safe and healthy workplace, promoting well being. Attractive, competitive compensation for qualified candidates Internal growth opportunities Training and development opportunities Benefit, Wellness and Pension Programs Wage Range The salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,000 per year and $135,000 per year. However, the range offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. We may use AI-enabled tools to support a fair and efficient recruitment process. All results are reviewed by a Recruiter. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What you’ll do

Manage multiple construction projects from pre-construction to completion, including design, coordination, budget, and scheduling. Maintain strong relationships with clients and trade partners while mentoring internal staff and supporting business development.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of experience in ICI or Condo/Apartment building project management. Knowledge of CCDC Contracts and Construction Law is essential, with a degree or diploma in Architecture or Engineering considered an asset.

Benefits

• Family, people-centric culture • Safe and healthy workplace • Competitive compensation • Internal growth opportunities • Training and development opportunities • Benefit programs • Wellness programs • Pension programs

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Management
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Reporting
• Business Development
• Mentoring
• Cost Forecasting
• Tendering
• CCDC Contracts
• Construction Law
• Problem Solving
• Autodesk Build
• Microsoft Project

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering