Project Manager – Capital Projects

Saily Strategic Solutions Inc.

Location: Downtown Ottawa, Ontario
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site | Client-Based

About the Opportunity

Saily Strategic Solutions is seeking experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of a significant, multi-year capital investment programme at a prominent public-facing facility in downtown Ottawa.

The programme comprises multiple concurrent capital projects involving facility upgrades, infrastructure renewal, building systems, renovations, and improvements to existing operational spaces.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial concept and design development through procurement, construction, commissioning, and final handover.

The successful candidates will be embedded within the client's team, working in a live, operational setting where stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, and minimizing disruption to ongoing activities are critical.

We are looking for independent,* confident,* and commercially aware Project Managers who can make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and take accountability for project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Project Delivery

· Independently manage multiple capital projects from feasibility and design development through construction, commissioning, and closeout.

· Establish project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and delivery plans.

· Manage architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers.

· Coordinate design reviews, technical submissions, tendering, contract awards, and construction activities.

· Ensure projects are delivered safely, within approved budgets and schedules, and to the required quality standards.

Client & Stakeholder Management

· Act as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, representing the client's interests throughout delivery.

· Build strong working relationships with client leadership, operational teams, consultants, and contractors.

· Lead project meetings, communicate progress,



and manage expectations.

· Coordinate construction activities around operational requirements, restricted access, planned shutdowns, and scheduled events.

· Identify issues early, provide practical recommendations, and escalate matters appropriately.

Project Controls & Commercial Management

· Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports.

· Monitor project performance, forecast costs, and identify potential delays or budget pressures.

· Manage change requests, contractor claims, variations, and commercial risks.

· Review contractor submissions, payment applications, and project documentation.

· Prepare clear, concise project updates for management and executive stakeholders.

Governance & Project Closeout

· Apply established project management procedures, approval processes, and reporting requirements.

· Maintain accurate project records, decisions, and audit trails.

· Coordinate commissioning, inspections, deficiencies, warranties, and handover documentation.

· Ensure projects achieve operational readiness and formal closeout.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

· Minimum 6years of relevant project management experience within the Canadian construction or capital projects sector.

· PMP certification (Project Management Professional).

· Demonstrated experience independently delivering projects from design development through construction completion and handover.

· Experience managing multiple projects concurrently in complex, stakeholder-intensive environments.

· Strong understanding of consultant coordination, procurement, construction contracts, project controls,



and change management.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage confidently with senior client representatives.

· Proven ability to manage consultants and contractors, challenge recommendations constructively, and resolve delivery issues.

· Strong organizational skills, commercial awareness, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Ability to work 100% on-site at the client's downtown Ottawa facility.

Preferred Experience

· Capital renewal, facility modernization, building infrastructure, or institutional construction projects.

· Projects within occupied and operational buildings, where continuity of services is essential.

· Public-sector or broader public-sector capital project delivery.

· Mechanical, electrical, architectural, and building systems upgrade projects.

· Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and structured project reporting.

· Familiarity with Canadian construction contract forms, including CCDC agreements.

Who We're Looking For

Beyond qualifications, we're looking for people who take ownership.

You should be comfortable walking into a client meeting, leading a discussion with consultants and contractors, challenging a schedule, identifying a commercial risk, or making a recommendation without waiting to be told what to do.

You understand that successful project management is not simply about tracking activities and producing reports. It's about anticipating problems, coordinating people, making informed decisions, and driving projects through to completion.

Most importantly, you can balance the technical demands of construction with the expectations of a client operating a busy, high-profile facilitys

Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- What will be your earliest joining date?

Experience:

- 10 key typing: 4 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- PMP (preferred)

Location:

- Ottawa, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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