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Project Manager

  • Kingston, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 19, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 16, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, including budget, schedule, and team management. They serve as the primary liaison with clients to ensure project goals are met while identifying opportunities to add value.

Job details

Overview Of Role The Project Manager will maintain a primary focus on practice related services (management of the delivery of all project management related services) and a secondary focus on internal business operations (active engagement with business development, financial management, and staff development matters). Has significant independent responsibility for assignments including entire projects, or a portion of a project as determined by the project lead of office manager. The Project Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome. Essential Functions Responsible for the management of the Client and project team. Delivers projects that meets the Clients project goals and outcomes. Serve as liaison with clients, assist clients with all project-related decisions Plan, organize, and direct the project management functions through all phases of a project – Preconstruction – Closeout: Preconstruction – Building the A&E team, design management, schedule management, constructability review, budget development and cost control, contract administration, construction bidding and planning, and permitting strategy and process. Construction - management of the contractor from buyout, procurement, risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution. Maintain budget and schedule control. Closeout – manage the closeout process of the project that meets the project specifications Maintains and produces cost and status reports that meets the Clients objectives May manage and mentor an internal team of project support (Project Engineers and Administrators) or work independently. Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes. Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, related field, or relevant experience. 5-10 years’ experience in a variety of building types and construction management through all phases of construction. Excellent communicator both verbally and write, practical and logical qualities; good problem-solving skills, strong numeracy, and financial management skills; ability to write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people; able to inspire and manage diverse teams. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Microsoft Project. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Often work in an Indoor office environment. Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines. Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. May work on site location to include ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary motion and ability to lift 50lbs. May also require: Sitting Standing for long periods of time Walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling

What you’ll do

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, including budget, schedule, and team management. They serve as the primary liaison with clients to ensure project goals are met while identifying opportunities to add value.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. They are required to have 5-10 years of experience in various building types and construction management phases.

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Quality assurance · Preferred
  • Cost Control · Preferred
  • Risk Management · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • client relations · Preferred
  • Team Leadership · Preferred
  • Project management · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Project management
  • Budget development
  • Cost control
  • Schedule management
  • Contract administration
  • Construction bidding
  • Permitting strategy
  • Risk management
  • Quality assurance
  • Team leadership
  • Client relations
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Project
  • Problem-solving
  • Financial management
  • Communication

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering