Senior Project Manager, Construction

Job Description
The Senior Project Manager (PM), Construction will have primary responsibility for construction projects with capital project budgets up to $100 million as part of Extendicare’s Long‑Term Care Redevelopment program. This hybrid role requires travel throughout Ontario and the ideal candidate will be based in Northern Ontario, preferably Sudbury or surrounding areas.

The incumbent will have broad knowledge of multiple disciplines and will provide professional opinions on structural, technological, mechanical, electrical and building systems. They will advise on complex construction implementation issues, recommend innovative solutions, manage scope changes, identify risks, devise contingency plans and keep projects on time and budget. The Senior PM will be hands‑on in the field, working closely with the general contractor, architects, engineering consultants and other partners throughout the project life cycle, and will keep Extendicare leadership fully informed of status, budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison with the general contractor and/or construction manager, and project team and ensure close client relationships are maintained.

Assemble request for proposals for required consulting services. Formalise contracts in accordance with industry standards.

Manage and coordinate the consultants.

Complete the due diligence requirements associated with the municipality, stakeholders and any requirements for zoning, severance, site plan approvals, etc.

Assemble tender documents required for various forms of construction contracts.

Depending on the strategy for each build, act as Extendicare’s agent for the following types of contracts:
Construction Management, Design‑Build, Lump Sum, GMP or a modified/hybrid version best suited for the project and be familiar with various forms of CCDC contracts.

Make recommendations, award and formalise contracts.

Liaise with third‑party cost consultants as required by internal, lenders or other stakeholders.

Review all security, insurance and other requirements necessary to facilitate each project and the specific contractual requirements.

Work intimately with Extendicare internal resources and communication experts.

Provide monthly reporting specific to each project (budget, schedule, risk evaluations, etc.).

Review all invoices associated with each project and process in accordance with Extendicare's requirements.

Review all requests for scope changes and make recommendations for their approval or rejection.

Liaise with Extendicare’s FFE Coordinator as required to coordinate all aspects of FFE and base‑building provisions and ultimately the installations and delivery at the applicable time.

Engage with internal operations prior, during and following construction to ensure that operational considerations, improvements, efficiencies are implemented in a practical manner.

Engage with internal engineering prior, during and following construction to ensure that operational considerations, improvements, efficiencies are implemented in a practical manner.

At project close‑out, ensure smooth transition with operations & engineering facilities management.

Ensure compliance at 1‑year warranty review with each facility.

Work with facilities and operations and, if necessary, exercise securities that are in place to ensure any defects are addressed.

Role requires travel to suit the specific needs of a project.

Skills and Qualifications

7+ years of successful project management/construction experience.

Proven problem management and issue resolution skills.

Ability to work effectively with others while translating plans, concepts and intentions into actions that will achieve results.

Ability to proactively share information as well as present information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; be an active listener.

Ability to work effectively within a variety of stressful situations and challenges, and with various individuals or groups.

Ability to travel extensively throughout the province.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

Proficiency with AutoCAD is an asset.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long…