Project Manager – Base Building

1 day ago

Toronto, Canada Primary Construction Inc. Full time

Company Description

Primary Construction Inc. is a leader in delivering exceptional construction services across industrial, commercial, retail, and institutional sectors. We specialize in various areas, including Design-Build, General Contracting, Construction Management, Base Building Construction, and more. Our client-first approach emphasizes collaboration, efficiency, and exceptional value, ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction and results. With a commitment to integrity, we create lasting relationships and drive innovation in every project we undertake. Visit us at primaryconstruction.ca to discover more about the Primary difference.

Role Description

Primary Construction is expanding and looking for a Project Manager with strong ground-up, base building, and industrial experience to lead commercial projects across the GTA. This is a technical, leadership-focused role for someone who can confidently run projects from pre-con through turnover and is comfortable making decisions that impact schedule, budget, and build quality.

Role Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Delivery

- Manage ground-up and base building projects from planning through completion
- Develop and control project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans
- Lead coordination across architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes
- Conduct weekly site meetings, issue minutes, and drive accountability
- Ensure compliance with OBC, municipal requirements, inspections, and permit conditions

Technical and Site Coordination

- Review and coordinate drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals
- Oversee site activities with Site Supervisors, trades, and consultants
- Monitor quality, sequencing, and adherence to building envelope and structural requirements
- Identify and implement value-engineering opportunities without compromising performance

Financial and Contract Management

- Prepare and track change orders, progress draws, and cost reports
- Manage subcontractor contracts, scopes of work, and buyouts
- Forecast costs, analyze risks, and maintain accurate documentation

Safety and Compliance

- Support site teams in implementing Primary’s safety program
- Ensure projects meet all COR, WSIB, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Must-have

- 5–10 years of experience managing ground-up/base building projects
- Strong understanding of structural systems, concrete work, foundations, steel erection, envelope, mechanical/electrical integration
- Experience delivering commercial or institutional projects in the $5M–$40M range
- Comfort leading projects through all phases: pre-con, construction, commissioning, closeout

Proficiency in:

- Procore
- MS Project
- Bluebeam
- AutoCAD (asset)
- Strong contract knowledge
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Assets

- Experience with design-build delivery
- PMP or Gold Seal Certification (or working toward one)
- Experience working with landlords, REITs, or commercial developers

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