Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager – Ground-Up Student Residence & Academic Building
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
Salary: $140,000 – $180,000
Industry: Residential & Mixed-Use Construction (New Build)

About the Company

A recognized and award-winning developer-builder with over 40 years of experience delivering premier residential and mixed-use communities across Canada and the U.S. The company has constructed more than 14,000 homes, ranging from custom builds and low-rise communities to mid/high-rise condominiums, affordable rentals, and mixed-use developments.

Position Overview

The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a new ground-up Student Residence and Academic Building in Peterborough, Ontario. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in Ontario’s construction landscape, exceptional leadership ability, and proven experience managing complex, large-scale projects from pre-construction through commissioning.

This is an on-site management role requiring day-to-day leadership, coordination, and hands-on execution throughout all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction, design coordination, and procurement through construction, commissioning, and turnover.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed construction schedules (MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).

• Prepare and update project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash-flow projections.

• Oversee construction sequencing, critical path activities, and long-lead procurement.

• Coordinate effectively with general contractors, consultants, trades, and internal stakeholders.

• Act as the primary on-site contact for consultants, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and senior management.

• Run weekly coordination meetings, safety reviews, and progress updates.

• Provide guidance and oversight to site teams, ensuring strong performance and adherence to project goals.

• Ensure compliance with Ontario Building Code, OHSA, and all applicable municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.

• Identify risks proactively and implement strategies to maintain schedule and cost control.

• Maintain quality control, coordinate inspections/testing, and enforce project standards.

• Oversee permitting, utility coordination, and municipal approvals.

• Review, approve, and manage subcontractor invoices, change orders, RFIs, and progress draws.

• Support value-engineering initiatives and maintain strong cost-control practices.

• Perform additional duties as required to support project success.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.

• 10+ years of project management experience in the construction industry, with minimum 3+ years overseeing projects valued above $100M.

• Strong working knowledge of Ontario construction codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, MS Office).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• Strong understanding of CCDC and CCA contracts and supplementary conditions.

Work Conditions

• Full-time, on-site role (management trailer).

• Fast-paced environment with tight timelines and critical deadlines.

• PPE required while on site.