Project Manager

Construction Project Manager – Etobicoke, Ontario Full-Time Permanent Position Salary Range $90,000 to $130,000 negotiable dependent on experience Our General Contractor and Construction Management Client delivering commercial, multi-residential, hotel, and other construction projects throughout Ontario. Is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager who can take ownership of projects from pre-construction through construction, closeout, and turnover. The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, financial control, scheduling, and successful delivery of assigned projects.
Project Management & Coordination

• Manage construction projects from pre-construction through substantial completion and final closeout.
• Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other consultant drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, site supervisors, and the Owner's representatives.
• Identify drawing conflicts, missing information, constructability issues, and scope gaps before they impact construction.
• Lead project start-up, progress, coordination, and closeout meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on outstanding action items.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with Owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Work closely with the Site Superintendent to coordinate day-to-day construction activities.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, consultant reviews, and municipal requirements.

Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the overall construction schedule.
• Prepare short-term look-ahead schedules with the Site Superintendent.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower, material deliveries, procurement, and construction progress.
• Identify potential delays and develop recovery plans.
• Ensure long-lead materials, equipment, shop drawings, and approvals are tracked and ordered on time.
• Coordinate trades to maintain the required construction sequence and project milestones.

Subcontractor & Procurement Management

• Assist with tendering, bid analysis, scope review, and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare and review subcontractor scopes to minimize scope gaps.
• Coordinate subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and procurement.
• Review subcontractor quotations and change-order requests.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, schedule, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Cost & Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, commitments, forecasts, and cost-to-complete.
• Review subcontractor progress billings and recommend payments.
• Prepare and manage Owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain change-order logs and ensure changes are documented before work proceeds whenever possible.
• Track project costs against the approved budget.
• Assist with monthly progress draws and supporting documentation.
• Understand construction contracts, holdbacks, substantial performance, and payment requirements.
• Identify potential financial or contractual risks and bring them to management's attention promptly.

RFI, Shop Drawing & Document Control

• Prepare, issue, and track RFIs.
• Manage shop drawing and submittal logs.
• Ensure required shop drawings are submitted, reviewed, approved, and distributed before construction.
• Maintain current construction drawings and documentation.
• Track Site Instructions, Supplemental Instructions, Change Directives, contemplated changes, and Change Orders.
• Maintain accurate project records using Procore or other company-approved project management software.

Quality Control & Closeout

• Monitor construction quality and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate deficiency inspections with consultants, Owners, and subcontractors.
• Maintain and follow up on deficiency lists.
• Coordinate substantial performance/substantial completion documentation.
• Manage project closeout, including warranties, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, training, inspections, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure subcontractors complete deficiencies and closeout requirements promptly.

Health & Safety

• Work closely with the Site Superintendent and Health & Safety team to maintain company safety standards.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with project-specific safety requirements and applicable Ontario legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of construction project management experience, preferably with a General Contractor or Construction Manager.
• Experience managing multi-residential, hotel, commercial, or mid-rise construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and building systems.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and Ontario construction practices.
• Experience with CCDC contracts and construction change-management processes is an asset.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and cost-control skills.
• Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve problems quickly.
• Strong negotiation and subcontractor-management skills.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites as required.

What's Offered

1. Salary Range $90,000 to $130,000 negotiable dependent on experience
2. Dental & Vision care

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.