Mawg is an experiential design and fabrication studio that builds ambitious, custom environments for brands across Canada. Our work lives at the intersection of creative vision and real-world execution, from concept and detailing to fabrication, logistics, and installation. We operate in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment where clarity, accountability, and follow-through matter. Projects succeed here because teams communicate well, make smart decisions quickly, and own outcomes from start to finish.

The Role
As Senior Project Manager & Project Management Lead , you’ll guide Mawg’s Project Management function while staying hands-on with complex, high-impact projects. This role blends people leadership, operational oversight, and direct project delivery .

You’ll be the steady hand, setting standards, supporting your team, solving problems before they escalated, and stepping in when things get complex. You’ll act as the primary escalation point for delivery decisions while helping the PM team grow stronger, sharper, and more confident.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers across all active projects

Set and maintain standards for planning, documentation, communication, and delivery

Build and improve PM workflows, tools, and best practices

Balance resourcing and priorities across multiple timelines

Act as the escalation point for risks, scope changes, and delivery challenges

Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance development

Lead PM status meetings, flagging risks and guiding next steps

Maintain visibility across all active and upcoming projects

Review timelines, budgets, workbacks, and critical paths for feasibility

Identify bottlenecks, risks, or capacity constraints early

Ensure project data is accurate and current in PM systems

Communicate delivery health and priorities to senior leadership





Directly manage complex, high-value, or strategically key projects

Lead projects from intake through estimating, fabrication, installation, and close-out

Drive alignment across Sales, Accounts, Design, Production, and Installation

Keep decision-making efficient and projects moving forward

Maintain clear, complete project documentation throughout the lifecycle

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

Support PMs in managing client relationships and expectations

Step into senior-level client conversations when needed

Ensure proactive, transparent communication at key milestones

Represent Mawg with professionalism, confidence, and clarity

Budget, Costing & Commercial Oversight

Oversee project budgets, estimates, and cost tracking

Review and approve estimates, change orders, and scope adjustments

Identify margin risks early and course-correct where needed

Support post-project financial reviews and process improvements

Oversee sourcing strategies for materials and services (wood, metal, plastics, print, logistics, installation)

Review bills of material, work orders, POs, and packing slips

Support PMs in managing vendor relationships for quality, cost, and timelines

Risk, Change & Quality Management

Guide PMs through scope changes and issue resolution

Review drawings and technical details to flag risks early

Maintain quality standards from design through installation

Support installation planning, sequencing, and site readiness





Attend or oversee installations when needed

Help resolve on-site issues quickly and calmly

Ensure installs are safe, efficient, and aligned with Mawg standards

What We’re Looking For
Required

7+ years of project management experience in fabrication, experiential, display, or creative production environments

Experience leading, mentoring, or managing Project Managers

Strong understanding of creative production and manufacturing workflows

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Ability to read and interpret technical and production drawings

Proficiency with Monday.com and Google Workspace

Nice to Have

Experience in experiential marketing, pop-ups, or event-based builds

Familiarity with mixed-material fabrication environments

Hands-on installation or site leadership experience

Who Thrives in This Role
You’re calm under pressure, comfortable making decisions, and take pride in delivering work that’s done right. You understand how early planning impacts execution, how small decisions affect budgets and timelines, and how good leadership creates trust — both internally and with clients.

You’re organized, proactive, and solutions-focused. You coach others well, communicate clearly, and believe accountability makes teams stronger.

Why Work at Mawg

Senior-level ownership with real influence over systems, people, and outcomes

Opportunity to shape how projects are run at a growing studio

Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities

Work on creative builds that actually get made, not just designed

Mawg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

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📌 Senior Project Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Mawg Design
📍 Ontario