Job Overview

The role

Manage assigned projects from preconstruction through turnover and closeout. You will lead budgets, schedules, procurement and client communication, working closely with the Site Superintendent to deliver the work safely, meet opening dates and achieve the required quality.

Key responsibilities

Review drawings, specifications, existing conditions and contract requirements. Identify scope gaps, coordination issues and construction risks before they affect the work.

Develop and maintain project schedules, including design approvals, procurement, owner-supplied items, inspections and turnover milestones.

Prepare trade scopes, obtain and compare quotations, and coordinate subcontract awards, purchase orders and material procurement within approved authority.

Track budgets, commitments and costs to complete. Prepare accurate forecasts, review trade invoices and support progress billing with accounting.

Manage changes and contractual notices. Document cost and schedule impacts, obtain required approvals and maintain current change logs.

Coordinate RFIs, shop drawings, samples and consultant reviews so that the site team has current information when it is needed.

Lead client, consultant and landlord meetings. Issue clear minutes, assign actions and follow up until decisions and outstanding items are resolved.

Work with the superintendent on trade sequencing, manpower and short-term planning. Flag delays early and develop practical recovery plans.

Coordinate landlord requirements, permits, service shutdowns and inspections, including interfaces with base building and owner-appointed contractors.





Oversee quality with particular attention to millwork, architectural finishes and the coordination of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems.

Support implementation of SBN's safety program and address concerns raised by the site team promptly.

Lead closeout, including commissioning, deficiencies, occupancy documentation, as-built records, manuals, warranties and client handover.

Project Manager Requirements

Required experience and skills

At least 5 years of relevant construction project management experience, including independently delivering retail, commercial interior or hospitality projects.

Experience working for a general contractor or construction manager, with responsibility for subcontractors, project budgets and construction schedules.

Solid ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications, and identify conflicts between disciplines.

Practical knowledge of interior construction, procurement lead times, trade sequencing and the level of finish expected in client-facing spaces.

Demonstrated ability to manage cost forecasts, subcontract scopes, change orders and project records accurately.

Ability to build and update schedules using Microsoft Project or comparable software; confidence with Excel,



Word, Outlook and digital document management.

Clear written and verbal communication, sound commercial judgment and the ability to lead meetings, resolve issues and hold others accountable respectfully.

Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and keep senior management informed of risks with proposed solutions.

Working knowledge of construction contracts, applicable building and safety requirements, and the permit and inspection process.

A construction-related diploma or degree, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating the skills required for the role.

Experience that would be an asset

Luxury retail, restaurant or hotel projects; shopping centre construction; work in occupied buildings; and projects with fixed opening dates.

Procore experience, familiarity with CCDC contracts, and coordination of custom millwork, imported materials or owner-supplied fixtures and equipment.

Working arrangements

This role requires regular site attendance and coordination between the office and project locations. Availability for travel and occasional early morning, evening or weekend work may be required by the assigned projects and their schedules.

What we expect

Keep cost and schedule information current, raise risks early and follow through on decisions. Clients and site teams should receive clear direction, and projects should reach turnover with completed work and organized closeout records.

Pay: $75,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)

📌 Project Manager (Toronto)
🏢 SBN Construction
📍 Toronto