Senior Project Manager, Highrise Residential Construction

Ledcor

. Review project contracts to understand timelines, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials, and equipment requirements .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeScarborough • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing high-rise residential construction projects, with a strong focus on budget adherence, schedule management, and effective communication with clients and teams. Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, ensuring successful execution and quality oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementHigh-Rise Residential ConstructionPMP CertificationContract Law InterpretationLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Construction PlanningQuantity Take-OffsBudget ManagementRisk MitigationTechnical AssistanceExecution Plans DevelopmentSafety Program ImplementationScope DevelopmentConstruction SequencingProgress Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal AbilitiesProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMS ProjectsWordPowerPointBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringHigh-Rise ProjectsMass Timber ConstructionConstruction ContractsProject Execution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review project contracts to understand timelines, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials, and equipment requirements
Liaise and coordinate with designers, technical teams, and clients on technical aspects
Analyze project designs, technical reports, and background information
Develop and implement execution plans covering construction staging, workplans, materials, subcontracting, and equipment
Coordinate with discipline managers to ensure proper construction sequencing and staging
Provide technical assistance and recommend construction methods and equipment
Manage quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, and scope development for civil, earthworks, and wet utilities
Oversee project execution to meet design, budget, and schedule goals and mitigate risks
Build and maintain client relationships, manage expectations, progress reports, and communication
Monitor material and equipment use and adherence to contractual obligations
Oversee onsite activities, quality, productivity, progress, and safety of teams and subcontractors
Proactively address roadblocks and resolve issues
Implement and monitor safety programs
Manage requests for information and issue field instructions
Prepare comprehensive progress reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience as Project Manager with a major general contractor managing high-rise residential projects
Completion of post-secondary education in civil engineering or a related field is required
Experience managing new build full cycle construction projects within high-rise residential, mass timber, and other complex projects
PMP or relevant certification is desirable
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects within budget and schedule constraints
Proficiency in interpreting and applying contract law and language
Experience with project management tools such as Excel, MS Projects, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
Strong technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities
Valid driver's license and a clean abstract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package providing compensation and benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
Exciting, challenging work
Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge
Equal-opportunity workplace
Adjustments provided throughout the hiring process