Real Estate Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Senior Project Manager to manage all aspects of the construction of our new Ottawa Innovation Campus.

• Reporting to the Real Estate Large Scale Projects Lead, the Real Estate Senior PM will coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and local authorities.
• The ideal candidate will be skilled in large-scale project execution (having managed projects exceeding $100M+ CAD total value), have deep knowledge of design and construction processes, and be adept at managing complex budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience in delivering Multiphase corporate campus or mission critical environments is considered an asset.
• Experience acting as an owner’s representative or client-side project lead preferred.
• This role requires a leader who can drive the project delivery process from initiation to completion while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ability to lead matrixed project organizations including external PMs, development consultants, design teams, contractors, and cross-functional corporate stakeholders

Your responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Manage the DevelopmentManager, the Design team, and the Construction team to produce the project design, budget and schedule based on the technicaldocumentationandOwner’s Requirement documents.
• Support Finance inanalyzingand updatingthe project Proforma to provide realistic input assumptions for Project Costs, Schedule, and Cashflow.
• Implementandutilizeproject controls, tracking systems, and reporting mechanisms tomonitormilestones and progress.

Budget & Cost Management

• Supportpreparationand manage detailed construction budgets, ensuring all expenditures align with approved financial parameters.
• Work with Development and Construction teams in preparing avarious levelsofconstruction budgets.
• Implementandutilizerigorouscost control measures, track variances, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Review contractor invoices, negotiate change orders, and ensure fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project risk registers and support mitigation planning related to cost escalation, schedule delays, procurement challenges, and construction claims.
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiation activities asrequired.
• Source, select, and manage construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, (through the construction manager) and consultants
• Foster productive relationships with architects, engineers, city officials, and utility providers, ensuring all parties understand projectobjectivesand timelines.
• Serve asaprimary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external project teams, ensuring clear communication andalignmentofgoals.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensurethat external design and construction teamsfacilitateworkthatcomplies withCanadian federal, provincial, and municipal building codes, health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and zoning laws.
• Review and report on constructionscheduleandprojectadvancement.
• Attend monthly Owner/Design Coordination Meetings and ensure all decisions that need to be made by the Ownership Group (RFIs, Materials/Color Selections, Mock-up approvals, etc.) are captured and that the Ownership Group isapprisedof items on which decisions need to be taken in a timely manner.
• Review Site Directive/Change Orderscoming through to make sure changes arewarrantedand properly clarified in the interest of the business.
• When applicable, overseeconsultantsLEED certification professions and processes.
• Through regular designmeetingsensure Nokia's requirements are being achieved andmaintained.
• Meet withDevelopmentManager regularlyto review project status and walk the siteon a monthly basis, to provide and report on Construction Advancement.
• Proactivelyidentifydeficiencies, observations, and potential construction issues during walkthroughs.
• Authorize change orders and other amendments to the design and construction contracts.
• Attend weekly design coordination meetings withcontractor,architects, engineers, and consultants.Assist the Development company in making design decisions that are consistent with the scope, budget, and planned operations and maintenance of the completed project;
• Attend site coordination meetings as needed to discuss potential or pending changeorders, issues, schedule, budget, requests for information and any other areas of interest.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Working with the design teamIntegrate sustainable construction practices, materials, and technologies to support environmental goals and green building certifications (e.g., LEED).
• Champion innovative construction methodologies and leverage technology tools (e.g., Building Information Modeling, project management software) to improve efficiency and project outcomes.

Reporting & Documentation

• Supportprovision ofregular, detailed project updates to the executive leadership, including progress reports, cost analyses, and risk assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and archival records for future reference and compliance audits.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree inConstructionManagement, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Master’s degree or PMP/Prince2 certificationis considereda plus.
• Minimum7-10years’ experience in constructionproject management, including leading large-scale commercial or corporate campus developments in Canada.
• Directlarge scale projectconstruction managementand design managementexperience(Delivered projects exceeding $100M CAD)
• Analytical and strategic skills; ability to plan, manage, and implement complex projects
• Strong communicationskills and ability to manage complex relationships
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of construction practices and terminology
• In-depth understanding of Canadian building codes, zoning regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Strongproficiencyin construction project management software

Additional assets

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage complex stakeholder groups, and communicate effectively with executives and contractors alike.
• Demonstrated history of delivering projects within approved budget and schedule targets whilemaintainingquality, sustainability, and safetyobjectives.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills witha keenattention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for innovation and sustainability in the built environment.
• Adaptability toevolvingproject requirements and a dynamic corporate culture.
• LEED or sustainable building certification experience
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

Job Info

• Job Category Corporate Services
• Posting Date 06/18/2026, 12:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Type Experienced
• Job Identification 37807
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No
• Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes
• Salary Range CAD 119000 till CAD 155,000 Per annum
  * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
• Locations 600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA (Onsite)