Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project goals, budgets, schedules, and staffing while ensuring compliance with safety and building standards. They must also manage documentation, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and conduct post-mortem project evaluations.

Job details

*You must live in the Toronto area for this position Responsibilities * Serve as the primary project contact for general contractors, site personnel, installation subcontractors, and GRECO departments, ensuring effective communication and coordination. * Conduct site walks and coordination meetings to verify installation readiness, site access, construction sequencing, and alignment with the master project schedule. * Coordinate, perform, and retrieve field measurements as required, verifying elevations, dimensions, embeds, mounting conditions, and clearances against approved shop drawings. * Identify and document discrepancies or site conditions through photographs, measurements, and marked-up drawings, coordinating resolutions with GRECO’s engineering and construction teams. * Manage installation activities, including subcontractor coordination, material deliveries, site logistics, and adherence to project schedules. * Address installation challenges and trade conflicts, identify scope changes, document potential change orders, and escalate matters requiring approval. * Monitor installation progress, quality, field costs, and outstanding items. Coordinate inspections, punch-list completion, and project closeout. * Provide timely project updates and field reports covering installation progress, measurements, delays, safety concerns, and outstanding decisions. * Ensure installation activities comply with site safety requirements, applicable Ontario regulations, and approved project documentation. Qualifications (Knowledge & Skills) * Strong knowledge of commercial construction operations, field installation sequencing, subcontractor management, and site coordination. * Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, approved shop drawings, and construction specifications. * Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and reporting skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. * Knowledge of construction safety practices and applicable regulations; experience with architectural railing systems or metalwork is an asset. Education * High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is an asset. Experience * Commercial construction job-site experience involving trade coordination and installation activities is required. * 2–5 years of project management or field construction coordination experience required, including direct on-site responsibilities. * Experience with architectural metals, railings, glazing, or similar building products is preferred. Work Environment & Other Requirements * Temporary six-month assignment; candidates must reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). * Frequent travel between GTA construction sites and a valid driver’s licence are required. * Ability to work in active construction environments using required PPE; must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally bend or kneel, and safely lift up to 40 lb. * Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as necessary to meet installation schedules. This description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

What you’ll do

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project goals, budgets, schedules, and staffing while ensuring compliance with safety and building standards. They must also manage documentation, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and conduct post-mortem project evaluations.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-5 years of project management experience and advanced knowledge of commercial construction practices and building codes. A high school diploma is required, with a degree in Business or Construction Management and PMP certification considered as preferred qualifications.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Budgeting
• Cost Control
• Blueprint Reading
• Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• MS Office
• OSHA Compliance
• Reporting
• Scheduling
• Teamwork
• Contract Management
• Estimation
• Documentation
• Communication
• Management
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver's License
• Construction
• Quality Management
• Subcontracting
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Change Orders
• Building Codes
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Commercial Construction
• Data Compilation
• Ordinances

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists