Senior Project Manager - Buildings

Role at a Glance

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning, design, and execution of complex, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering projects. This role is responsible for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. 

As a seasoned professional, the Senior Project Manager serves as the primary client contact, provides strategic oversight on major assignments, and mentors intermediate and junior project managers. The Senior Project Manager operates independently, manages multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, and contributes to firm-wide improvements in project delivery and management practice

What you will do

Project Management:

• Manage all phases of complex projects, from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget

• Lead multidisciplinary teams, integrating architecture, engineering, and specialty disciplines.

• Oversee project planning, design coordination, cost control, and risk management.

• Manage and coordinate the preparation of drawings and specifications at each project deliverable stage (SD, DD, Tender, IFC, etc.)
• Oversee project application and review processes with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

• Manage the project construction budget and performance objectives through the development of project design.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors.

• Administer construction contracts following applicable legislation and best practice standards, including various CCDC contract types (CCDC 2, 5A/B, 14, 30, etc.).

• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction administration processes, including general client, contractor, and sub-consultant correspondence; RFI response; submittal review; and development of supplemental instructions or project changes (PCN, CO, CD).

• Review contractor payment applications, issue certificates for payment, and review project closeout documentation.

• Review and assess project status at closeout, prepare the certificate for substantial performance, and coordinate with the stamping architect and engineers for issuance of final review letters 

 Financial and Administrative:

• Negotiate and administer client and consultant agreements.

• Track and report project performance metrics, proactively addressing risks and variances.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly invoicing in accordance with project milestones and financial agreements. 

 Client Interaction:

• Coordinate and communicate with clients on project development and management issues throughout the project lifecycle, including attending and/or leading project meetings with clients, stakeholders, sub-consultants, and authorities.

• Build strong, lasting client relationships through clear communication and proactive issue resolution. 

 Business Development:

• Support business development and proposal efforts through fee estimates, work plans, and presentations 

 Leadership and Organizational Development:

• Leadership of the Project Coordination team, providing mentorship and technical guidance.

• Promote collaboration and communication across disciplines and project teams.

• Support PMO initiatives by sharing lessons learned and adopting firm-wide best practices including the maintenance of construction documents and workflows in construction. 

What you bring to the table 

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Architecture, or related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in project management or related roles, with a focus on overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects. 

• Enrolment in or completion of PMP, and licensure with OAA, P.Eng., C.E.T. or C.Tech would be considered an asset. 

• Completion of WF Group Inc. PM orientation training. 

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and practices. 

• Thorough knowledge of Canadian/Ontario and other relevant codes and standards (i.e. OBC, ESC, CSA, IES, IEEE, NFPA, ASHRAE). 

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to devise practical and economical solutions. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships. 

• Superb communication, time management and multi-tasking skills, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.

• Experience in contract administration and business development activities. 

• Ability to lead and mentor a team of Architects, Engineers, technologists, designers, and support staff. 

Life at WalterFedy  

As a national, innovative, multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. We need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.

Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what’s possible.

Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.

How to Apply  

Please apply with your resume and use the link at the top of this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform.    

WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.    

Should you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected] or call 519-576-2150.    

Thank you for your interest in WalterFedy!    

Please note that we utilize AI-powered tools to enhance our recruitment process. These tools assist us in managing applications efficiently and ensuring a fair evaluation of all candidates. Rest assured, every application is reviewed by our recruitment team, and AI is used to support, not replace, our human decision-making.