High Rise Project Manager

Project Manager – High-Rise Residential & Mixed-Use ConstructionOur client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of large-scale residential and mixed-use construction projects in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This individual will play a key role in managing projects from pre-construction through final turnover, ensuring all aspects of safety, quality, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination are executed to a high standard.Working closely with senior leadership, consultants, site teams, and subcontractors, the Project Manager will be responsible for driving project performance while maintaining strong relationships across all phases of construction.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support project execution alongside the Site Superintendent to ensure all company safety plans, policies, procedures, and industry standards are consistently followed and maintained on site.
• Manage all aspects of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget expectations.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractor tendering, bid evaluations, contract awards, and ongoing contractor management throughout the duration of the project.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and construction documents to identify gaps, coordination issues, constructability concerns, and ensure alignment between architectural, structural, and M&E disciplines.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, trades, suppliers, and internal project teams to maintain quality standards and ensure efficient project execution.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures and performance management programs to ensure all construction activities meet required design specifications, building codes, and company standards.
• Conduct regular site meetings, progress reviews, contractor coordination meetings, and stakeholder updates to maintain communication and accountability across the project team.
• Monitor daily construction operations in partnership with the Site Superintendent, ensuring schedule milestones, productivity targets, safety requirements, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Review and manage project change orders, contract values, cost tracking, procurement activities, and material ordering for install-only scopes.
• Prepare estimates, quantity take-offs, and budget reviews as required to support project planning and execution.
• Ensure all project documentation, including drawings, contracts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, schedules, and reports, are properly maintained and accessible through digital and print platforms.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including the collection and turnover of as-built drawings, warranties, manuals, inspection reports, certifications, and maintenance documentation to stakeholders and ownership groups.
• Provide regular reporting and project updates to executive leadership, including progress against schedule, budget status, risk management, contractor performance, and project milestones.

Ideal Background

• Proven experience managing high-rise residential, mixed-use, commercial, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and quality management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including consultants, subcontractors, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling platforms, and project reporting tools.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.

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