Location: On-site, Ottawa
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

About the Opportunity
Join an established commercial general contractor as a Construction Project Manager, where you’ll play a key role in delivering projects across sectors including retail, banking, government, healthcare, and education. This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from planning through completion while helping ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and on budget.

You’ll work closely with construction teams, clients, stakeholders, and project partners to keep priorities aligned and projects moving forward. The organization values the contribution of its people and is looking for someone who brings strong construction knowledge, a collaborative approach, and a genuine desire to continue learning and growing.

What’s In It for You
• Join a collaborative construction team where your expertise and contributions are valued
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across multiple sectors
• Take ownership of projects while coaching and supporting members of the project team
• Build your expertise in an environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll plan, coordinate, and oversee commercial construction projects within established budgets, timelines, and scopes
• You’ll interpret construction drawings, specifications, methodologies, and project requirements to support successful delivery
• You’ll develop schedules and coordinate teams, resources, and project activities
• You’ll monitor project deliverables and proactively identify issues that could impact scope, schedule, quality, or budget
• You’ll communicate project progress and key updates to clients, stakeholders, and internal team members
• You’ll coach and support project team members, providing direction and following up on assigned responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications
• Proven construction project management experience, ideally within commercial construction
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, relevant building codes, standards, and health and safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with construction and project management software, along with Microsoft Office
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong planning and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing project priorities
• A collaborative mindset and desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of the broader team

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for a Project Manager who understands construction, communicates well, and takes real ownership of their projects. Someone who enjoys supporting their team, solving problems, and continuing to grow will fit in well here.”

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.