Construction Project Manager (Owner's Rep)

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Matrix360 is a social impact business helping to build the commercial real estate and development (CRED) industry – an industry responsible for creating and building our cities and communities.

For more than two decades, Matrix360 has been at the forefront of building great and successful teams. We're not your average talent management company—we are trailblazers committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. We partner with organizations that pave the way for business growth and success.

We believe in the uniqueness of every team and organization. Understanding and centering care in everything we do is our priority. We take a human-centered approach, connecting talent with opportunities, advising leaders on equitable policies, and transforming workplace cultures for the better. At Matrix360, we are the champions of diversity and equity in the CRED industry.

We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunities to all individuals, ensuring accommodation and inclusion in every aspect of employment, services, programs, and activities.

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We are the go-to authority for shaping the future of the CRED industry. Our expertise guides organizations to create inclusive and thriving workplace cultures.

• We build teams that inspire, engage, and connect people to work better together.
• We are invested and committed to advancing equity through talent management and workplace culture.
• We are about growth in all facets: people, possibilities and profits.
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Construction Project Manager

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Owner’s Representative to join the team, supporting the Head of Construction as the firm advances a major development into construction. They are open to a strong Senior Project Coordinator / APM looking for a step up, or someone early into their development as an PM.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented team player well suited to a hands-on role within a fast-paced environment. They will take ownership of their work, consistently follow through on execution, and contribute meaningfully within a lean, highly collaborative team of development and construction professionals.

Base salary for this position is around $110,000–$150,000, based on level of experience and exposure, plus a discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits, and vacation on top. This role offers significant room for growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. Our client is an advocate for equity and diversity and recognizes the importance of leadership engagement within its framework.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of ground-up mid- and high-rise and mixed-use projects through pre-construction and construction phases, with primary responsibility for day-to-day coordination and execution.
• Ensure all pre-construction requirements are in place prior to construction, including but not limited to permits, agreements, conditions, and discharges.
• Attend consultant, contractor, and authority meetings independently, track outcomes and action items, and bring clear recommendations forward for senior-level decision-making.
• Diligently track and manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, and approvals, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication across teams.
• Monitor design and construction budgets and schedules, review cost reports and billing packages, and support effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement by reviewing scopes of work and participating in tendering and consultant/contractor selection.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant and contractor teams, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Attend site meetings and site visits, working from site during critical phases as required.
• Support occupancy, commissioning, and project close-out, including documentation and turnover requirements.
• Proactively identify and help resolve design, constructability, and coordination issues involving consultants, authorities, construction teams, and site staff.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, consultants, contractors, authorities, and external partners to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications.

• 3–8 years of relevant construction, pre-construction and/or design experience, with exposure to mid- and high-rise residential projects.
• Experience supporting at least one full development/construction cycle.
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, site work, building codes, and municipal policies, with the ability to interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to contribute to value engineering during the design and pre-construction phases.
• Proven ability to run active projects independently and assess project and opportunity risks with sound judgment.
• Experience navigating and leading pre-construction and construction processes, including coordinating multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and logically.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage and analyze a high volume of project documentation, including drawings, scopes, schedules, contracts, and shop drawings.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to identify inconsistencies or potential issues in documentation, schedules, and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting project updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Professional, approachable demeanor with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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