Senior Project Manager - Construction
Summary
Leads end-to-end delivery of $130M+ residential high-rise construction projects in Halifax for Southwest Properties — owning schedules, budgets, contracts, subcontractors, quality, and closeout from pre-construction through turnover. Uses Procore for cost control and Lean six-week look-ahead scheduling; work is split between head office and onsite construction offices.
Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live, Shop, Work & Play
As Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of residential high-rise construction projects valued at $130 million+, leading all phases of the project lifecycle from design development and pre-construction through construction, commissioning, and project closeout. You'll be accountable for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to Southwest's high standards of quality.
We believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us, a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest, we believe an innovative, exceptional, thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it.
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Here's a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We Work
- Performance Based Bonus Eligibility
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Benefits
- Monthly Transit Allowance Program
- RRSP Plan with Company Matching – 4%
- Employee Health & Wellness Incentive – $300 Annual Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities & Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program – 10% off Southwest Properties Lease
- Resident & Employee Referral Programs
- Service Awards and Social Staff Events
- Charitable Donation Matching Program – $1,000 Annually + 1 Paid Day Off to Volunteer
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What Your Day Will Look Like
As Senior Project Manager, you'll lead project execution in partnership with Site Superintendents, consultants, subcontractors, and internal operations teams, with primary responsibility for project schedules, budgets, contracts, project documentation, and quality throughout construction and closeout.
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll provide leadership across the project team, proactively identify and resolve project risks, drive key project decisions, and ensure stakeholders remain informed throughout the construction process.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Work Location: Split between Southwest Properties Head Office and onsite construction offices. All project sites are within HRM.
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What You'll Be Responsible For
- Lead project delivery from pre-construction through completion, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
- Establish and maintain clear project roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and accountability across the project team.
- Partner with Site Superintendents and project teams to lead construction planning, scheduling, sequencing, and overall project execution.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, escalating critical issues and recommending mitigation strategies as required.
- Own the development and management of master project schedules, incorporating short-interval planning and six-week look-ahead schedules using Lean scheduling principles.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and other project partners to support timely decision-making and successful project delivery
- Oversee subcontract administration, including scopes of work, schedules of values, and subcontractor performance.
- Review and coordinate shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure timely resolution.
- Lead startup meetings with subcontractors to review project expectations, scopes, and coordination requirements.
- Manage project change documentation, including Site Instructions (SIs), Change Directives (CDs), Change Orders (CCOs), and associated cost tracking.
- Own project financial performance and cost control, including budgets, forecasts, commitments, purchase orders, monthly cost reporting, and identification of cost pressures and forecast changes using Procore.
- Review and approve subcontractor progress invoices.
- Lead regular trade, consultant, and internal project meetings, driving accountability for decisions, action items, and deliverables.
- Provide oversight of project quality control processes throughout construction and ensure deficiencies are identified, tracked, and resolved in accordance with project requirements.
- Lead project commissioning activities, project closeout, warranty documentation, and turnover requirements in coordination with internal operations teams.
- Promote a safe, collaborative, and organized project environment.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to other members of the project team.
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Your Environment
Your work environment will be shared between the Southwest Properties Head Office and onsite construction offices. Site conditions may include exposure to loud noise, seasonal temperature extremes, dirt, and dust. Appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment are required when onsite.
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What Will Help You Succeed
You don't need every qualification listed to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited about building exceptional communities and growing your career with Southwest, we'd love to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate has:
- 5-8 years of progressive construction project management experience, including demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex residential high-rise or comparable construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience delivering multi-unit residential, high-rise, or similarly complex projects through the complete project lifecycle.
- A degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to identify project risks, make sound decisions, and resolve complex construction issues.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, communicate, and drive accountability across project teams.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain a strategic view of project objectives while overseeing detailed execution.
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and critically review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and other project documentation.
- Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating consultants, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasts, contracts, and change management.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, building codes, and project delivery processes.
- Experience using Procore or similar construction management software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
Position Requires: Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
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People are at the Heart of Everything We Do
Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team that values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.