Senior Project Manager at Blackridge Search Group — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Project Manager – Major Institutional Construction Project Grey-Bruce Region | Southwestern Ontario | Hybrid/Remote Flexibility An established Ontario general contractor has recently secured a major institutional construction project in the Grey-Bruce region and is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the build. The approximately 128,600 sq. ft. ground-up project will include modern learning environments, specialized technical shop spaces and extensive coordination among the client, consultants, architects, subcontractors and other project stakeholders. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for a Senior Project Manager who wants to take genuine ownership of a meaningful community project—not simply manage the paperwork around it. The Opportunity As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall successful delivery of the project, including: Leading the project from preconstruction and mobilization through closeout Managing the project schedule, budget, contracts and financial performance Overseeing subcontractor procurement, coordination and performance Working closely with the site team, consultants, architects and client representatives Identifying and resolving project risks, design issues and construction challenges Managing change orders, documentation, reporting and contractual requirements Maintaining strong communication across all project stakeholders Ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards Providing leadership and accountability to the broader project team The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will bring: Significant experience managing large, ground-up ICI construction projects Previous experience with institutional, education, healthcare or public-sector construction A strong understanding of project schedules, budgets, contracts and trade coordination Demonstrated success managing complex stakeholder and consultant relationships The ability to lead project teams and make confident, timely decisions Strong commercial, contractual and problem-solving capabilities Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills Experience working with an established general contractor in the Ontario construction market A construction-related degree, diploma or professional designation would be considered an asset. Location and Work Structure The contractor may offer flexibility in how the position is structured. Options may include: Site-based in the Grey-Bruce region Hybrid or office-based in Southwestern Ontario Fully remote in Ontario Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to lead a substantial, ground-up institutional project that will serve the surrounding community for years to come. The contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager with the experience, confidence and leadership ability to take full ownership of the project and guide it successfully from start to finish.