Senior Project Manager, Construction

About Toronto Community Housing Corporation Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds with a diversity in age, education, language, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity and race. We are an essential part of the City of Toronto's fabric and social system. Our over 2,000 employees work to achieve our vision of quality homes in vibrant communities where people are proud to live and work. Vacancy Type: Full-time Permanent Salary/Hourly Range: $123,900.46 - $136,290.51 Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week Hybrid Eligible Yes Affiliation: Non-Union: Management/Exempt Division and Department Development Number of Vacancies: 1 Existing/New Job: Existing Grade: 08 Vacancy Status Existing Vacancy Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List What we offer In addition to competitive compensation and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including: Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities; Minimum three (3) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service; Four (4) paid personal days; Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching; Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date; Employee and family assistance program; Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary); Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year. Fitness membership discount; This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements. Make a difference Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Senior Project Manager, Construction will work in a fast paced environment and interact with stakeholders, government agencies, business partners, community partners, tenants and internal staff to plan, organize, and manage external contractors. Leading external construction teams and professional consultants, the Senior Project Manager, Construction is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of TCHC rental housing projects and acting as the main point of contact with the external contractors. All work is done in coordination with internal teams and in a manner that aligns with TCHC's tenant focused culture. Senior Project Manager, Constructions will monitor the progress of specific construction projects on cost control, drawing review, coordination, consultation, facilitation and documentation of project development from project design through to construction completion and turnover. Other duties include regular reporting, acting as a professional resource providing expertise in construction management to Senior Development Managers in preparation of preliminary/final budgets, value-engineering throughout projects planning and production drawings, planning of construction sequencing, analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress towards completion. Development initiatives consist of a mix of high-rise and low-rise rental, affordable ownership, market ‘for-sale’ housing with commercial retail, office and recreational components. Projects range from $3 Million to $500+ Million in construction value. All current projects are designed with high energy efficiency measures, some projects are to be LEED, Toronto Green Standard, or Energy Star certified. What you'll do The Senior Project Manager, Construction, working with a project team, will oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle from schematic design and construction through to turnover and occupancy. Key responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Design & Pre-construction Manages the design of building schemes and specifications, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, objectives and design standards along with regulatory requirements Provide input and oversight into consultant’s design with respect to cost, constructability and operational effectiveness Participate in resident and community meetings and consultations informing the community about the status of design and/or construction and getting feedback on proposed designs Meet with, and negotiate with neighboring owners regarding various agreements, including pre-construction surveys, tiebacks and craneswing Manages the preparation of materials and timing for review at the TCHC Design Review Panel as it relates to the different projects Manages the procurement process for retaining design consultants Attends design consultant meetings, and reports back to the project team Construction Act as the primary contact for TCHC when managing the third-party contactor Provides management and oversight to the construction schedule and budgets for each project including regular reporting to internal finance and other divisions Coordinates all administrative aspects of the construction process, including management of consultants, vendors, plan revisions, occupancy date changes, processing of monthly progress draws, etc. Preparation of RFQs and RFPs for contractors or consultants as required Acts as a liaison between project sites and various TCHC divisions Reviews plans and specifications as required Approves and processes all change orders and investigates discrepancies Attends site meetings throughout the duration of construction and reports back to the project team Work with internal and external legal counsel in the preparation of construction management contracts and contract negotiation Implement controls to mitigate TCHC risk through the course of a project including risks to the budget, schedule and site Manages the turnover process of new residential units to the internal Asset Management division within TCHC Financial Accountability Maintains and tracks project budgets and expenses Continuously evaluates and recommends value engineering opportunities to improve financial performance of the project Reporting to the shareholder, executive leadership team and/or the TCHC Board of Directors as required Leadership Supervises, mentors and monitors the performance of direct reports Develops and maintains a high performance team through coaching and development Identifies areas for improvement among teams and implements processes to achieve high productivity within construction What you'll need Post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, project management or related areas P.Eng, OAA, , OACETT, or PMP recommended Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, LEED, Toronto Green Standards, AODA, and Energy Star Experience negotiating CCDC 5B and 5A contracts is considered an asset Knowledge of Tarion or Residential Tenancies Act is considered an asset Minimum 7 years of design, construction and project management experience with demonstrated experience designing and managing construction of multi-unit high-rise residential buildings. Experience with other types of buildings such as institutional, community centres, retail or commercial is an asset Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams Organizational and planning skills, with a demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of development process life cycle Ability to read and interpret construction drawings Negotiation skills Experience with procurement processes Must have excellent interpersonal skills and proven track record with managing internal and external stakeholder relations Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project) and AutoCAD What's next Once you apply, we’ll review your resume to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role and only qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. If you move forward, the process may include an interview, written/practical test, and reference check. INDS Thank you for your interest in Toronto Community Housing We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve included in the job postings below, we encourage you to consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! Once you have submitted your application successfully, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to check out our careers page often, as new opportunities become available on a regular basis. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and strive to create a diverse workplace that reflects the cultural mosaic of our great city and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh, new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver on our mission to provide clean, safe, well-maintained, affordable homes for tenants. TCHC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who can help us provide vibrant communities and make our city a great place to live. In an effort to ensure access to information for people with disabilities, we have noticed that some screen readers do not function properly with our job portal. If you are a person with a disability and are experiencing issues with our job portal and would like access to our job postings in an alternative format, please email your request to our People and Culture Division at [email protected]. Accessibility for applicants Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Toronto Community Housing’s Accessibility Policy. 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The Senior Project Manager, Construction oversees the full lifecycle of rental housing projects, from design and procurement through to construction completion and turnover. They act as the primary contact for external contractors while managing project budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relations.

Candidates must have post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, or project management and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in high-rise residential construction. Proficiency in construction management, contract negotiation, and knowledge of building codes and standards is essential.

• Defined benefit pension plan • Health and dental benefits • Health spending account • Paid annual vacation • Paid personal days • Employee and family assistance program • Maternity and parental leave top up • Tuition reimbursement • Fitness membership discount

• Construction ManagementPreferred
• BudgetingPreferred
• Regulatory CompliancePreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• AutoCADPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred
• ProcurementPreferred
• Contract NegotiationPreferred

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• Construction management
• Project management
• Budgeting
• Contract negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Procurement
• Value engineering
• Construction scheduling
• Risk mitigation
• Drawing review
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office
• Regulatory compliance
• Project Design
• Request For Quotation (RFQ)
• Plan Revision
• Project Documentation
• Cost Control
• Energetic
• Change Orders
• Stakeholder Communications
• Accountability
• Planning
• Schematic Diagrams
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Artificial Intelligence
• Architectural Drawing
• Asset Management
• Building Codes
• Construction
• Construction Surveying
• Management
• Textiles
• Constructability
• Construction Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Training And Development
• Design Reviews
• Disabilities
• Drawing
• Finance
• Sales
• Forecasting
• Interpersonal Communications
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Outlook

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Project Manager/Construction Manager
• Construction Manager (General)
• Construction Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

37 hours per week