Senior Project Manager (Industrial Buildings)

Turner & Townsend$105K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years post-graduate experience in project management.
  • Experience in serviced sectors like industrial warehouses and data centres.
  • Strong contract management and procurement skills.
  • Proficient in MS Project and Primavera P6 scheduling tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to streamline project efficiencies throughout the lifecycle.
  • Solid grasp of construction technicalities and value engineering principles.
  • Advanced skills in spreadsheets, report generation, and presentations.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
  • Background in business development and client relationship management.
  • Degree or certification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. Professional membership preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors for project success.
  • Develop and manage schedules, budgets, and contracts, including tendering and tracking.
  • Oversee Site Plan Approval and Building Permit processes for alignment with objectives.
  • Facilitate meetings, document minutes, and drive action items as per document control standards.
  • Provide timely status reports on project risks and issues for informed decision-making.
  • Administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including closeout documentation.
  • Conduct site visits ensuring Health & Safety compliance and support operational transitions.

Benefits

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Health spending account for expenses not covered by benefits.
  • RRSP option with company matching contribution.
  • Annual budget for learning and development.
  • Access to various online learning tools and career development support.
  • Coverage for one professional membership or license fee each year related to the role.
  • Generous vacation, flex, and sick days for work-life balance.
  • Flexible, hybrid work approach aligning professional and personal lives.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Who are you?

You are an experienced client-side Senior Project Manager with a minimum of 12 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be involved in:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors to support successful project delivery.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and construction contracts, including tendering and progress tracking.
  • Oversee Site Plan Approval and Building Permit processes, ensuring alignment with owner objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitate meetings, document minutes, drive action items, and ensure compliance with client document control standards.
  • Provide clear, timely reporting on project status, risks, and issues to support informed client decision-making.
  • Administer contracts and service agreements across the project lifecycle, including closeout documentation and warranty handover.
  • Conduct site visits across BC and other provinces, ensuring Health & Safety compliance and supporting operational transition.


Qualifications
  • Experience in highly serviced sectors such as industrial warehouses, data centres, life sciences, and high-tech manufacturing.
  • Strong contract management skills and familiarity with various procurement routes.
  • Proficient in scheduling tools like MS Project and Primavera P6.
  • Collaborative mindset with a best-for-project attitude and leadership capabilities.
  • Proven ability to identify and implement efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Solid understanding of construction technical matters, including value engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, report writing, and presentation development.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
  • Experience in business development and client relationship management.
  • Degree or certification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; professional membership preferred.


Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time role is $105,000 - $130,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

What's in it for you...
  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
  • Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
  • RRSP option with company matching
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
  • Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
  • We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.

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