Chandos
Construction
ProjectManager
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“Project Manager at Chandos. Skills: Project delivery, CM conversion, Client relationships. Own full-lifecycle delivery. Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery”
What You'll Achieve.
Build strong trusting relationships
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years experience general contract, 3+ years Project Manager role, Proven track record managing projects, Technical diploma construction-related field, Demonstrated CM conversion experience, Understanding Construction Management processes, Budgeting skills, Tendering process knowledge, Skilled in risk management
Nice to Have
Entrepreneurial mindset, Hands-on environment, Solving problems on the fly, Building trust, Clear respectful communication
What You'll Do.
Own full-lifecycle delivery
Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery
Manage CM delivery models
Shift projects fixed-sum contracts
Capitalize on opportunities
Craft compelling proposals
Implement estimating input
Mentor project managers
Develop tomorrow leaders
Foster client relationships
Drive repeat business
Embed continuous improvement
Reinforce safety best practices
Capture lessons learned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnerships with clients; Partnerships with subcontractors
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Thoughtful dialogue
Process & Methodology
CM conversion, Risk identification, Tender recap
Full Job Description
We are Chandos. We exist to build a better world. Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation , collaboration , and sustainability in all that we do. We are 100 per cent employee-owned , and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested - literally - it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are gritty , accountable , and driven - with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose , you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations. Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll guide mid-to-large commercial projects from initial concept and proposal development right through to final close-out. You’ll lead pre-construction under CM, drive design-to-tender workflows, convert to a stipulated-sum model, and execute construction with precision, accountability and collaboration. As a mentor and coach, you’ll empower project managers and coordinators to raise their game, foster strong partnerships with clients and subcontractors, and drive continuous improvements in safety, quality and efficiency. Key Responsibilities * Own full-lifecycle delivery of mid-to-large commercial and institutional projects (roughly $30 M+ in scope) * Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery, including: Design review and constructability input, Estimating, budgeting (Class D, Class B, Tender) and cost control, Tendering, procurement, and contract administration, Construction sequencing, site logistics, and methodology development, Close-out, hand-off, and client transition * Manage both open CM (CCDC 5A/5B) and converted CM (CCDC 2) delivery models: Shift projects from open to fixed-sum contracts through risk identification an
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