Construction Manager - Mid-rise Wood Frame - Ottawa at Michael Page

A major Developer with a presence across Canada is looking for their newest Ottawa based Construction Manager with demonstrated experience in wood framed mid-rise construction.

The organisation has a strong project pipeline with one ongoing mid-rise project, one due to break ground this month and three ready to start in 2026.

Client Details

Construction Manager - Mid-rise Wood Frame - Ottawa

The organisation is a rapidly growing developer specialising is mid-rise wood framed residential construction. They have a presence across Canada including the Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area.

Description

Construction Manager - Mid-rise Wood Frame - Ottawa

The Senior Construction Manager is the linchpin between vision and reality.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing the intricacies of wood-framed construction with a demonstrated history of leadership and strategic oversight of multifamily project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Leadership. Command the delivery of large-scale wood-framed apartment projects from shovel in the ground to keys in hand.
• Third-Party GC/CM Oversight. Lead the selection, onboarding, and management of GC/CM partners. Hold their project managers, supers, and trades accountable for scope, safety, schedule, and quality.
• Operational Grit. When GC performance slips, you step in - pushing, pulling, and problem-solving until execution is back on track.
• Schedule & Budget Discipline. Guard the numbers. Protect pro formas. Deliver on promises. Identify opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies without compromising standards.
• Quality & Safety at Scale. Champion wood-framed construction best practices. Own the culture of "zero shortcuts" - every site, every shift, every trade.
• Stakeholder Confidence. Be the voice of construction with the GC, trades and internal teams. Represent certainty in a high-stakes environment.
• Team Builder. Lead and mentor to align all parties in the field with our toughest standards.
• The Representative. Acting as the primary Owner's representative, oversee in-field construction activities as carried out by our General Contracting partner on all wood-framed apartment and multi-family buildings in the region.
• Provide guidance and support for on-site resolution, particularly those related to wood-framed construction (e.g. moisture control, sound transference, structural integrity, and so on).
• Reviewing and interpreting issued-for-construction drawings, providing feedback and guidance in value engineering exercises, and ensuring that in-field work is executed in conjunction with all architectural and engineering stamped drawings.

Profile

Construction Manager - Mid-rise Wood Frame - Ottawa

Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive construction leadership, with a deep track record in wood-framed apartment delivery.
• Proven success in both self-perform execution and third-party GC/CM oversight.
• Mastery in holding others accountable - from site trades to executive-level GCs.
• Fluency in scheduling, cost control, value engineering, and risk management.
• Presence that commands respect: you set the standard, then raise it.
• Technical Mastery - Complete understanding of wood framed construction
• Critical Thinking - Ability to identify the issue, figure out the solution and ensure immediate execution of the resolution.
• A relevant degree in engineering/construction etc

Job Offer

A basic salary of up to $150,000 (dependent upon experience)

Annual performance bonus

RRSP Matching

Health/Dental benefits

Vehicle or Allowance

4 weeks vacation

Desired Skills and Experience

8+ years of construction leadership, with a track record in wood-framed apartment delivery.

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