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Senior Project Manager in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

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Canada Creek, Nova Scotia, B0P 1V0, Canada
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Job Description

Senior Project Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Project Manager based in Canada.

This senior-level role is central to the successful delivery of complex real estate and construction projects across multiple phases, from planning through execution.
You will oversee end-to-end project performance, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
The position requires close collaboration with clients, contractors, architects, and internal teams to drive operational excellence and project success.
You will be responsible for proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining strong governance across all assigned projects.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring high-quality delivery while supporting business growth objectives.
It is an opportunity to lead impactful projects while contributing to continuous improvement, team development, and service excellence.

Accountabilities:
  • Manage and oversee multiple concurrent projects across different phases of development, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
  • Define and develop project scope, schedules, and execution plans while identifying risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies.
  • Lead project meetings, document discussions, and ensure effective follow-up on actions and deliverables.
  • Coordinate and manage vendor procurement processes, including RFP tracking, contractor engagement, and subcontractor oversight.
  • Monitor project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, reporting tools, and governance records throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate and negotiate with architects, contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure successful execution.
  • Proactively manage project risks, resolve issues, and ensure timely escalation when required.
  • Support internal teams in achieving performance targets, operational efficiency, and margin objectives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training and mentoring team members.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and industry best practices across all project activities.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in project management, construction, real estate, architecture, or engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Postsecondary education in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle, including budgeting, scheduling, and technical execution.
  • Experience working in commercial real estate, construction, or architectural environments is required.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, including drawings and space planning concepts.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
  • Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Willingness to travel and adapt work schedules as needed based on project demands.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation aligned with market benchmarks (~$120,000 CAD annually, depending on experience and location).
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact real estate and construction projects.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health, disability, and life insurance).
  • Retirement savings programs and financial planning support.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and flexible leave policies.
  • Continuous learning, training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on career growth and long-term development.
  • Exposure to diverse stakeholders and complex, international project environments.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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Canada Creek, Nova Scotia, B0P 1V0, Canada

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