Project Manager

Chandos

$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in project management for commercial/institutional construction with a mid-size to large GC
  • Experience managing projects from inception to completion
  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in engineering or construction management (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to think critically and problem-solve in fast-paced environments
  • Collaborative and safety-focused mindset, with flexibility for site travel

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects through planning, execution, and close-out phases
  • Champion Chandos systems including Quality Management and Health & Safety
  • Forecast project needs and oversee the estimating process
  • Finalize contracts and manage procurement activities
  • Track project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities including RFIs and change orders
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress and implement risk management strategies
  • Conduct project reviews to improve future performance

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership structure
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits including health, dental, and vision
  • RRSP matching program for financial security
  • Educational assistance for professional development
  • Annual salary reviews and recognition programs
  • Opportunities for leadership conferences and employee engagement activities
Full Job Description
Job Description

At Chandos, our Project Managers are at the heart of everything we build. They take full ownership of their projects - leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring success from start to finish. This role is responsible for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards, all while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will:
  • Lead projects through all phases - planning, procurement, execution, and close-out
  • Integrate and champion Chandos systems: Production System, Project Execution Plan, Quality Management, and Health & Safety
  • Forecasting
  • Support estimating during tenders and oversee the subtrade buy-out process
  • Finalize contracts, optimize purchasing strategies, and manage procurement activities
  • Develop and track detailed project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
  • Oversee subcontractor coordination, RFIs, invoices, change orders, and documentation
  • Ensure quality standards and safe work practices are upheld on site
  • Build strong client relationships and act as the main point of contact for stakeholders
  • Lead, coach, and support project teams while fostering collaboration and accountability
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement effective contingency plans
  • Conduct project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future performance


Qualifications

What You Bring
  • Must have proven experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects from start to finish with 5 or more years of direct work experience in a project role for a mid-size to large general contractor (GC)
  • Must have experience managing the project from ground up.
  • You possess a post-secondary degree/diploma in engineering or construction management or related discipline (equivalent of education and experience may be considered)
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgets, scheduling, and cost control
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
  • A collaborative mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction
  • Are flexible in your ability to travel to sites on occasion


Additional Information

  • We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
  • Competitive wages
  • Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
  • RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
  • Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
  • Recognition and annual salary reviews program
  • Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
  • Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status
We are actively recruiting for this position
AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants, although we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription and AI tools may be integrated or embedded in third-party platforms and software. Some of Chandos' external staffing partners may use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we'll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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