Construction Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, ON, On-site

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

About the Opportunity
Are you a hands-on construction professional who enjoys seeing projects through from planning to completion? This opportunity offers the chance to oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring tenant improvements, capital projects, and building upgrades are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Working within a collaborative commercial real estate environment, you'll partner closely with property management, maintenance teams, consultants, contractors, and tenants to bring projects to life. From tenant fit-ups to large-scale capital improvements, your expertise will have a direct impact on maintaining and enhancing a portfolio of more than one million square feet of industrial, office, flex, and retail properties.

What's In It for You
Join a collaborative team where your technical expertise is valued and your input helps shape the success of every project. You'll enjoy a varied workload, meaningful ownership over projects, and the opportunity to work across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio while building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll oversee tenant fit-up projects, reviewing proposed plans, providing feasibility feedback, and managing smaller projects from start to finish.
• You'll act as the on-site representative for larger tenant improvements, coordinating with contractors, consultants, and tenant project teams.
• You'll supervise capital improvement projects, including roofing, asphalt, concrete, windows, doors, and major HVAC replacements.
• You'll support capital planning by assisting with project scopes, budgets, consultant coordination, and reviewing construction drawings and specifications.
• You'll manage common area improvement projects, including washroom renovations, flooring, lighting, and cosmetic upgrades.
• You'll provide construction expertise to support maintenance teams, overseeing complex building repairs involving electrical, plumbing, and building envelope systems.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive experience supervising commercial construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial building systems, construction methods, and tenant improvement projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a large property portfolio.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who enjoys being in the field, solving problems, and taking ownership of projects. If you're collaborative, practical, and take pride in delivering quality work, you'll be a great addition to our team."

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.