senior project manager.

We are actively seeking a talented, highly experienced, and motivated Senior Project Manager - Construction to join a rapidly growing sector of our industry. As a cornerstone of the project management team, this permanent, full-time position represents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional specializing in large-scale residential and commercial construction to propel their career to new heights. Working in close collaboration under the supervision of both the Project Director and Construction Director, the Senior Project Manager - Construction will assume global, strategic, and operational management of major projects, overseeing every phase from initial planning and design development through to final delivery and client handover.

This strategic role requires a strong, active presence both on-site and at the corporate headquarters to ensure seamless synergy among all stakeholders. The selected candidate will act as the primary resource person and an indispensable communication bridge between field crews, superintendents, specialized professionals (architects, engineers), subcontractors, suppliers, and municipal authorities. Operating within our specialized division, this position demands exemplary mathematical and administrative rigor, inspiring leadership, and a proven ability to make swift, structured operational decisions to maintain peak project efficiency. By joining our network, you become a vital part of the industrial management sector, where high performance, quality control, and execution innovation guide every single one of our achievements.

Advantages
• A competitive and highly attractive starting salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 per year, commensurate with your industrial management expertise.
• A key, highly strategic role within a premier, fast-growing organization that actively values and encourages internal promotion.
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage accessible after only 3 months of continuous service.
• A high-performing VRSP (RVER) retirement savings plan featuring a direct, advantageous financial contribution from the employer.
• A full, confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) available starting from day one of employment.
• A modern, highly collaborative, premium workspace equipped with the latest technological tools in the construction industry.
• A dynamic, open, highly professional, flexible, and inclusive team environment fostering an excellent workspace culture.
• Privileged access to premium amenities, modern common areas, and high-end corporate building facilities.
• Distinctive corporate perks and exclusive employee discounts applicable to luxury residential condo rentals.
• Continuous opportunities for professional development, career coaching, and access to specialized industry training certifications.

Responsibilities
• Project Management and General Coordination: Take complete and autonomous charge of assigned projects from planning through to final delivery, acting as the primary point of contact between the jobsite, professionals, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Tenders and Procurement: Plan the strategic sequence of calls for tenders, thoroughly analyze received bids, and negotiate contracts and change orders to optimize costs and timelines.

• Budgetary Tracking and Scheduling: Develop and update the master construction schedule utilizing MS Project, ensure strict adherence to the construction budget, and proactively identify overrun or delay risks to implement corrective measures.

• Site Supervision and Quality Control: Conduct regular field visits to validate work compliance with plans and specifications, support superintendents in resolving operational challenges, and enforce absolute compliance with health and safety standards.

• Municipal Relations and Permitting: Coordinate the preparation and tracking of permit applications with relevant authorities, schedule required inspections, and manage the steps necessary to secure partial occupancy permits.

• Project Closeout and Administration: Drive the contract closeout process, oversee deficiency resolution, collaborate with the accounting department for the release of holdbacks, and compile comprehensive project documentation for final handover.

Qualifications
• Strong, proven capability in strategic planning, methodological organization, and priority management within an industrial management context.

• Excellent professional judgment and a demonstrated ability to make swift, structured, and informed decisions under pressure.

• High-level negotiation skills and a highly developed commercial acumen to maximize project profitability and cost optimization.

• Extreme administrative and mathematical rigor in budget tracking, construction cost analysis, and contract management.

• Mobilizing, unifying, and inspiring leadership style with site crews, superintendents, and external project partners.

• Sharp analytical mind, high professional autonomy, and a natural, constant orientation toward finding innovative solutions.

• Advanced, professional mastery of MS Project scheduling software or an equivalent industry planning tool.

• Solid understanding of building codes, CNESST safety standards, and municipal regulatory frameworks applicable in Quebec.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage long-term professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Completed University Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a relevant equivalent field.

• A strict minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in large-scale real estate or commercial construction project management.

• Solid, concrete experience in the successful delivery and comprehensive management of major residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects.

• Demonstrated experience with "design-build" delivery methods, design management, or complex multidisciplinary coordination (a major asset).

• In-depth knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and municipal requirements currently in force throughout Quebec.

• Complete flexibility and readiness to conduct frequent, regular travel directly to various active construction sites.

• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to ensure the essential field presence required by your management functions.

Summary
As a global leader in talent solutions, Randstad stands as your trusted career partner. Our recruiters are true experts in their respective fields, working hand-in-hand with the industry's most prestigious employers to match you with career opportunities that align with your highest professional ambitions. If you are ready to take on this stimulating challenge as a Senior Project Manager - Construction in the fast-paced world of industrial management, we warmly invite you to apply today directly on our website or get in touch with our recruitment experts to take your career to the next level.

If this position does not perfectly match your current ambitions, contact us to explore other exciting opportunities tailored to your professional goals.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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