Project Manager

Chandos

$102K — $137K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a general contracting environment, not a developer
  • 2+ years as a Project Manager on mid-to-large commercial projects
  • Proven project management from design to completion
  • Technical diploma or equivalent construction experience required
  • Strong understanding of Construction Management processes
  • Expertise in budgeting, tendering processes, and risk management
  • Proficient with MS Project and site logistics planning

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full lifecycle delivery of mid-to-large commercial projects ($10M-50M+)
  • Manage design review, estimating, budgeting, and cost control
  • Shift between open CM and Stipulated Price contracts
  • Implement robust forecasting and change-order controls
  • Mentor project coordinators to develop future leaders
  • Build strong client and subcontractor relationships for repeat business
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, safety, and efficiency

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership structure fostering equality
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits including health and dental
  • RRSP matching for long-term financial security
  • Educational assistance for further professional development
  • Annual salary reviews and recognition programs
  • Opportunities for leadership development and company engagement activities
Full Job Description
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll guide mid-to-large commercial projects from initial concept and proposal development right through to final close-out. You'll lead pre-construction under CM, drive design-to-tender workflows, convert to a stipulated-sum model, and execute construction with precision, accountability and collaboration. As a mentor and coach, you'll empower project managers and coordinators to raise their game, foster strong partnerships with clients and subcontractors, and drive continuous improvements in safety, quality and efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Own full-lifecycle delivery of mid-to-large commercial and institutional projects (roughly $10 M-50M+ in scope) • Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery, including: Design review and constructability input, Estimating, budgeting (Class D, Class B, Tender) and cost control, Tendering, procurement, and contract administration, Construction sequencing, site logistics, and methodology development, Close-out, hand-off, and client transition • Manage both open CM (CCDC 5A/5B) and Stipulated Price (CCDC 2) delivery models: Shift projects from open to fixed-sum contracts through risk identification and tender recap, Mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities throughout construction • Implement estimating input, subtrade buy-outs, contracts, change-order controls and robust forecasts • Mentor coordinators, and support staff-develop tomorrow's leaders today • Foster client, consultant and subcontractor relationships that drive repeat business and strong referrals • Embed continuous improvement: streamline processes, reinforce safety best practices, capture lessons learned Qualifications You bring grit, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to every project. You thrive in a hands-on environment, solving problems on the fly and building trust through clear, respectful communication - even when the pressure's on. These are the MINIMUM requirements: • 5+ years of experience working at a general contract (not developer) • 2+ years in a direct Project Manager role working on on mid-to-large commercial projects • Proven track record managing projects from design through completion • At minimum, a technical diploma in an appropriate construction-related field (CET), or equivalent construction experience • Strong understanding of Construction Management processes and delivery models • Strong budgeting skills (Class D, B, Tender levels) and tendering process knowledge • Skilled in risk management, opportunity identification, and tender recap preparation • Proficient with MS Project (scheduling), site logistics planning, and methodology development • Strong forecasting and financial reporting abilities • Valid driver's license and ability to balance office and site work 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 Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team. Compensation Transparency Expected salary band for this role is (depending on experience): $102,000 - $137,700 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. Videos To Watch https://youtu.be/-xHyjWZfclg?si=gzynn2H4QYQ1bJqN https://youtu.be/VDbh-DR151w?si=K4RsbINNS3QaDg73 https://youtu.be/f9FJWjg1laA?si=kTJygLM_omrH6mTv https://youtu.be/4av29UegYXE?si=2yg3faTve5tn6Ci- https://youtu.be/MrDsVmTIToQ?si=Pop1rQIs1FQOJbcK https://youtu.be/DaEoYLKjNI0?si=IoQb_YsEyEzoO--J

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