Senior Project Manager, Major Projects

Jobtailor • toronto, on, Canada • 1d ago

Lead the full project lifecycle from preconstruction and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout
Support business development and pursuit activities, including client relationship management, proposal development, competitive submissions, presentations, interviews, and strategic capture planning
Partner with estimating, design, and operations teams to develop project execution strategies
Develop and execute project strategies aligned with client objectives, contractual requirements, financial targets, and operational excellence
Build and maintain relationships with military, federal, provincial, municipal, and institutional stakeholders
Oversee scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement strategy, risk management, project controls, and contract administration
Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, opportunities, and risks
Lead multidisciplinary engineering, construction, commercial, and client teams
Ensure compliance with government security requirements, regulatory frameworks, and public-sector procurement protocols
Mentor senior project leaders and support succession planning and recruitment initiatives
Champion safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
Represent the organization in negotiations with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project partners
Work on-site at assigned project locations throughout Ontario and travel regularly within the province

Requirements

10-15+ years of progressive experience with a General Contractor leading complex building, infrastructure, defence, institutional, healthcare, correctional, transportation, or government projects
Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
P.Eng., PMP, Gold Seal, or equivalent professional designation considered a strong asset
Demonstrated success leading major institutional, defence, or government-funded construction projects valued at $250M+
Experience working on military installations, defence facilities, secure environments, federal government projects, or similarly complex institutional projects strongly preferred
Proven understanding of federal procurement processes, security requirements, and public-sector project delivery
Experience supporting pursuits, business development, proposal preparation, and client presentations
Strong knowledge of Design-Build, CM, P3, and other collaborative project delivery models
Expertise in contract negotiation, commercial management, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution
Strong understanding of risk management, project controls, and governance frameworks for highly regulated projects
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to build credibility with senior military personnel, government officials, consultants, and executive stakeholders
Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites
WHMIS 2015 certification and willingness to obtain additional client- or site-specific certifications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex construction projects, particularly in institutional and government sectors, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to develop and execute project strategies that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.