Project Manager at TalentSphere Staffing Solutions

Project Manager – ICI Ground-Up Construction (Ottawa)

Salary: $125,000 – $150,000 base + bonus + benefits

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

An established ICI contractor is seeking a Project Manager with strong ground-up and institutional experience to lead new build projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will oversee contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, subtrade coordination, and overall project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for ground-up ICI and institutional additions
• Lead tendering, subcontractor award, budgeting, and cost control
• Develop and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and progress reports
• Coordinate structural, civil, envelope, mechanical, and electrical scopes
• Oversee RFIs, change orders, shop drawings, and all project documentation
• Lead progress meetings with clients, consultants, and site teams
• Ensure project delivery meets contractual, safety, and quality requirements
• Support the Superintendent and site team through technical and operational challenges
  
  

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience as a Project Manager in ICI new build construction
• Proven track record delivering institutional, commercial, or municipal projects
• Strong understanding of contract frameworks, budgeting, and scheduling
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain organized project workflows
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Engineering or construction management background is an asset