Senior Project Manager Retail Construction

You will lead all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation through to close-out with full accountability for delivery. As a senior leader within the team you will drive project strategy mentor junior team members and ensure best-in-class project execution.

As a Senior Project Manager you will:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple projects or programmes particularly within retail construction environments ensuring alignment with client objectives for cost schedule and quality.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients providing strategic guidance proactive risk management and value-driven solutions.
• Oversee project planning budgeting and scheduling ensuring robust controls and accurate forecasting.
• Lead design procurement and construction phases ensuring seamless coordination across all stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits (including travel across regions) to monitor progress ensure quality and enforce safety and compliance standards.
• Manage contractors consultants and vendors enforcing contractual obligations under CCDC contracts MSAs and other agreements.
• Lead procurement activities including tender strategy bid evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Drive risk identification mitigation and issue resolution ensuring minimal impact on project delivery.
• Oversee change management cost control and progress payments ensuring financial accountability across projects.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation including RFIs change orders deficiencies and closeout packages.
• Mentor and support junior team members contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and contribute to client relationship management and business development initiatives.

Qualifications :

• 8 years of experience in project or construction management with a strong track record delivering projects in a client-side or consulting environment.
• Significant experience in retail construction (e.g. rollouts store fit-outs multi-site programmes) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex multi-site or fast-track projects and manage competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies building systems and CCDC contract frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in budget management cost control and commercial oversight.
• Proficiency with tools such as Bluebeam AutoCAD MS Office; familiarity with project management and IWMS tools is an asset.
• Experience with Smartsheet Jira or G Suite is an asset.
• Degree or diploma in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or related field.
• Professional designations (PMP CET Architectural Technologist MRICS) are considered strong assets.
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information :

The base salary range for this full-time role is $95000 - $135000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidates experience and qualifications.

Whats in it for you... 

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) 

• Health spending account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program 

• RRSP option with company matching 

• Annual learning and development budget 

• Access to a range of online learning tools and support for career development and growth 

• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year if directly related to your role

• Comprehensive package of Vacation days flex days and sick days. 

• A flexible hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives 

• Commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

At Turner & Townsend we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team clients and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe healthy and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time