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
Robust 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.
Highest-signal resume keywords Project Lifecycle Management
Federal Procurement Processes
Contract Negotiation
Risk Management
Leadership in Construction Projects
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Construction Management
Project Controls
Budgeting
Scheduling
Proposal Development
Claims Avoidance
Dispute Resolution
Design-Build
P3 Project Delivery
CM Project Delivery
Soft Skills Stakeholder Management
Communication
Mentoring
Relationship Building
Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications P.Eng.
PMP
Gold Seal
WHMIS 2015 Certification
Industry Keywords Government Projects
Defence Facilities
Institutional Projects
Healthcare Construction
Transportation Projects
Public-Sector Procurement
Military Installations
Regulatory Frameworks
Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement

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📌 Senior Project Manager, Major Projects (Ontario)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Ontario