Construction Project Manager Job at MGAC (Toronto)

Job Description

MGAC’s Canada team manages the construction of large multi sector projects with deep industry expertise. We act as owner’s representatives—resolving issues, managing conflicts, and guiding informed decisions to keep projects on track. As a Project Manager, with a strong focus on implementing robust project controls, you will lead incredible, resume-building, high-visibility projects

Job Responsibility

Plan and execute project work streams: develop and maintain the project plan for the assigned scope, including tasks, owners, milestones, and dependencies
ensure work progresses on schedule
Daily project coordination: manage day-to-day coordination among design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel
track task completion and resolve blockers
Budget oversight for scoped work: monitor the budget for the specific scope, track costs, review and approve small-to-moderate change orders within authorization limits, and report variances to the Senior PM or PMO
Schedule maintenance and updates: maintain, update, and communicate the project schedule (often at a more granular level than the master schedule)
ensure look-ahead planning and field readiness are aligned
Quality and safety compliance: ensure work complies with design intent, codes, standards, project-specific QA/QC requirements, and safety policies
escalate issues as needed
Procurement coordination: assist with issuing bids for targeted trades/vendors within the scope, evaluate bids, coordinate procurement deliveries, and manage subcontractor performance at the project level
Risk and issue management: identify, document, and track project risks and issues
implement agreed mitigation actions and escalate critical items promptly
Change management within scope: assess, document, and process changes within approved authority
coordinate with the Senior PM for larger implications
Stakeholder communications: provide regular status updates to the Senior PM, client representatives, and internal stakeholders
participate in progress meetings and site walks
Documentation and records: maintain project documentation (RFCs, RFIs, submittals, daily reports, meeting minutes, as-built records) in an organized, audit-ready manner
Commissioning support and handover: assist with commissioning activities, testing, and turnover packages
ensure documentation and warranties are collected
Field execution leadership: supervise on-site teams, coordinate trades, manage day-to-day field logistics, and ensure safety and productivity targets are met
Subcontractor and vendor management: monitor subcontractor progress, quality, and compliance with schedule
coordinate delivery and installation sequences
Design coordination support: assist with RFI responses, design clarifications, and coordination with design consultants as issues arise on the ground
Permitting and site access coordination: help track permit logistics, inspections, and access requirements relevant to the project phase
Quality assurance checks: perform site QA checks, support deficiency lists, and verify remnants of work meet acceptance criteria

Requirements

A proactive, problem-solving and analytical mindset
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in related discipline, Architecture, Engineering and/or Construction
OAA or P.Eng License
PMP Certification
5+ years of experience managing critical environment construction projects (e.g., data centers, labs, hospitals)
MEP experience in ground-up construction
Strong project controls skills within design management, schedule, cost, risk, contract administration, claims avoidance, stakeholder management, and compliance management
Strong knowledge of construction contracts
Demonstrated experience in the ability to determine corrective actions or recommendations based on facts and figures and critically evaluating information and data from various sources
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ambitious, hardworking and project management-focused, and seeking a modern and energetic business that will empower you to grow your career
Agile skills that can be applied to solving the problem at hand
Excited to work on complex and challenging projects