Job Title: Project Manager , Construction Reports to: Manager, Construction Construction Permanent Full-Time. Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a secure, quality place to live.

We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.

A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community Paid vacation and sick days Habitat for Humanity days and personal days Flexible work hours Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee stacked townhome condominium developments across the Greater Toronto Area. The role includes projects valued at approximately C$40–50 million and may involve managing more than one project at a time. Our current pipeline includes 46 units in Whitby, 62 in Toronto, 66 in Ajax, and 35 in Caledon, with additional projects to follow.

Ajax and Phase 2 of the Caledon development are targeting permit approval in late 2027 or early 2028. We are looking for someone who treats each project’s budget and quality with the care of a company owner. They will manage competing priorities, remain effective under pressure,



and communicate clearly with everyone involved.

Develop and Manage the budget, schedule, and outline risks for projects, ensuring quality is overseen and managed, mitigating any issues that arise. Lead building permit approvals where required, and manage and coordinate consultants, submissions, comments, and follow-up with relevant municipalities and regional authorities to deliver permit approvals in a timely manner. Manage and coordinate all consultants to keep designs and deliverables on track.

Manage all aspects of tendering: prepare scopes of work and bid packages, evaluate submissions, identify scope gaps, negotiate with contractors, and complete contracts and purchase orders within delegated authority. Work closely with onsite construction teams to establish effective systems for scheduling, cost tracking, quality control, reporting, and document management. Identify risks and emerging problems early, recommend practical solutions, and follow through until they are resolved.

Monitor project spending and forecasts, challenge unnecessary costs, and protect the quality of the finished product. Keep complete and accurate project files, including approvals, contracts, correspondence, meeting minutes, schedules, cost reports, and change logs. Provide timely, clear updates to leadership,



consultants, contractors, and site teams through emails, memos, Board Committee reports, amongst other forms of communication.

Work with site leadership and contractors to maintain health and safety standards and address concerns promptly. Coordinate deficiencies, occupancy requirements, and project closeout. Work with the Real Estate Development team to provide construction related input to all phases of design and throughout the entitlements, permit and condo processes.

Experience managing low-rise or multi-residential construction projects;

Experience with Ontario approvals and permits, consultant coordination, tendering, contractor negotiation, and contract administration. Strong ability to manage budgets, schedules, construction documents, and change orders A proactive approach to solving problems and the ability to prioritize work across project stages or sites. Relevant education in construction management, engineering, or architecture, or equivalent practical experience.

Ability to travel among GTA project sites and attend meetings with consultants and approval authorities Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position.

📌 Head of Project Management (Construction) (Toronto)
🏢 Habitat for Humanity GTA
📍 Toronto