Your new company

Our client is a well-established and growing real estate and property management group with a significant footprint across Ottawa. With a strong pipeline of tenant fit-ups and base building projects, they are known for delivering high-quality spaces while fostering long-term relationships with tenants and partners.

Your new role

As Construction Project Manager, you will report to the Director of Construction and take ownership of multiple concurrent projects across an active property portfolio, working in a team setting.

You will lead projects from early concept through to completion, coordinating internal teams, consultants, and contractors while ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality and safety.

You will play a key role in stakeholder communication, project planning, budgeting, and execution-working closely with Site Superintendents and Project Coordinators to maintain momentum and accuracy across all phases.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage the full life cycle of multiple construction projects (planning through closeout)
- Coordinate consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery
- Develop scopes of work, project budgets, schedules, and reporting frameworks
- Monitor project performance, proactively manage risks, and drive solutions
- Lead project meetings and provide clear updates to internal leadership
- Approve invoices, track financials, and maintain accurate forecasts and cash flow reporting.
- Support contract review, negotiation, and interpretation of drawings and specifications




- Ensure health & safety compliance and promote best practices on all sites
- Maintain strong relationships with tenants/clients and deliver a high level of service

What you'll need to succeed

- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- 2-5 years of construction project management experience (ICI or tenant fit-up preferred)
- Solid understanding of construction processes, building codes, and project life-cycles
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, and collaboration tools (SharePoint)
- Financial acumen with experience tracking budgets and forecasts
- Valid driver's licence

Assets:

- PMP or Gold Seal (or working towards)
- Experience with Yardi or other construction/project management software
- Familiarity with LEAN / Last Planner methodology

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to manage a diverse and active project portfolio in Ottawa
- Strong mentorship and support from senior leadership
- Competitive compensation package
- Long-term growth opportunities within a stable and respected organization

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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#1125538 - Jeff Garland

📌 Project Manager Tenant Improvement (Ottawa)
🏢 Hays
📍 Ottawa