Project Manager – Planning

Location: Vaughan, in-office 5 days a week

Salary: $150,000 to $200,000 plus monthly car allowance

About Us

TalentHunt Inc. is a North American premiere talent management and recruitment solutions provider for established and growth stage companies. We help candidates figure out the next challenge that fits their professional and personal growth plans and match them with exciting and very rewarding opportunities with leading companies across the globe.

Our Client

Our client is a leading developer with over 30 years of experience in delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions across the GTA. They are committed to excellence, integrity, and creating spaces that inspire.

Why do you want to join?

• Work on the most exciting project underway in Ontario: the first smart city in Canada
• Join right at Phase 1 of a 25 year project that will the north star for big construction projects in across Canada in the future
• Great opportunity for career growth in a stable environment with the best in the business

What will you do?

This role sits in the planning and pre-construction department. There are 5 sub-divisions and this role is for the Planning division.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, in a non-hierarchical work environment fostering a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrate leadership through action, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
• Interface with partners, internal stakeholders, government, and non-governmental agencies to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.

Risk Management and Strategic Oversight:

• Review, comment, and identify risks in planning, design, construction, commercial, technical, and other ancillary agreements.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction to pre-construction, building, transportation, and civil teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Oversee and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Deliverable Management:

• Oversee pre-construction, building, transportation, and civil deliverables, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project requirements.
• Provide direction to teams and ensure strategic deliverable continuity.

Financial and Contract Management:

• Interface with cost consultants, internal procurement, accounting, and trade contractors to oversee and validate proformas, cost-share agreements, and other financial aspects of the project.

Schedule Management and Reporting:

• Lead milestone forecasting, scheduling, and deliverable reporting.
• Manage milestone schedules and provide comprehensive project reporting.

Who are you?

• Minimum 6 years of proven experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry.
• Mandatory: Experience completing at least 1 full construction cycle, 2 highly preferred.
• Experience working with Governmental agencies, especially TTC, Metrolink etc. and General Contractors
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

If you’re interested, please send your resume to Paul Huffman at paul@talenthunt.ca