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

Solid 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

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