Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Full Site Leadership) – Affordable Housing

St. Catharines, ON (On-Site Leadership Role)

Project Mobilization: Q3 2026 | Start: Summer 2026

The Opportunity

A well-capitalized, highly respected construction group is preparing to break ground on a large-scale affordable housing development (450+ units) in the St. Catharines region.

This is not a coordination role.

This is a full-site leadership mandate for someone who knows how to take ownership—from early mobilization through to final turnover—while operating in a lean, high-accountability environment.

You'll be stepping into a project that matters:

• Significant scale and visibility
• Community impact through affordable housing delivery
• A builder known for executing complex projects with discipline and pace

What You'll Own

You will be the driving force behind the site.

• Full lifecycle project leadership (mobilization → occupancy)
• Site operations, scheduling, and sequencing
• Subtrade coordination and performance management
• Budget accountability, forecasting, and cost control
• Risk identification and mitigation in a live construction environment
• Client, consultant, and stakeholder interface
• Driving schedule adherence without sacrificing quality

This role requires someone who doesn't wait for direction—you set the tone, pace, and standard.

What They're Looking For

This isn't about years—it's about capability.

• Proven experience running mid- to high-rise or large multi-residential builds end-to-end
• Comfortable operating with lean site support (limited coordinators, high ownership)
• Strong commercial acumen—understands cost, risk, and margin
• Ability to manage complexity, shifting priorities, and real-world site challenges
• Confident communicator with trades, consultants, and ownership groups

Certifications / Credentials:

• Gold Seal (preferred)
• PMP (asset, not required)
• Health & Safety certifications (WHMIS, Working at Heights, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Ontario Building Code and local processes

Why This Role Stands Out

• True ownership — not a segmented role
• Scale — 450+ units with meaningful community impact
• Execution-focused builder — not bureaucratic, not slow-moving
• Opportunity to lead from day one — not stepping into chaos mid-stream
• Long-term runway with a growing pipeline of similar projects
• Competitive Base Salary - $170,000 - $260,000+ for the right mix of skills and leadership

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Full benefits
• Additional project-based upside (to be discussed)

Next Steps

This search is being led confidentially by Blackridge Search Group.

If you're a builder who has actually run jobs—not just reported on them—and you're ready to take full ownership of a project of this scale: