Construction Project Manager – Contract

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Urban Development, the Project Manager will oversee third-party developers and general contractors to ensure townhouse and stacked townhouse construction projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate with external resources to ensure building designs, value engineering, permitting and pro-forma budgets are aligned with the objectives of KingSett's development program. This is a 2-year contract opportunity.

Location

Toronto

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate site plans and building designs, offering feedback on functionality and value engineering.
• Oversee external resources on site on a weekly basis.
• Work with third-party developers and contractors to execute construction projects, including contract negotiation, tender analysis, bid levelling and scope analysis, site inspections, and expenditure/change order approvals, ensuring delivery within timeline and budget.
• Work closely with external construction and asset management teams to drive project success and meet key milestones and schedules.
• Oversee the creation of detailed financial models incorporating revenue forecasts, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Prepare quarterly and ad hoc progress reports, monitoring financial performance and timelines for active developments.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including municipal authorities, contractors, and project partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 8 years' relevant work experience managing stick built stacked and traditional townhouse development projects, with direct development management experience in the residential sector.
• Solid knowledge of residential design principles and general construction methodologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strength in decision-making, project coordination, and analytical thinking.
• Deep understanding of development economics, including proforma modeling and financial feasibility assessments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to reliably commute to various work sites across the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton, and Markham.

About KingSett Capital

KingSett Capital is a Canadian private equity real estate investment business which creates and co-invests in real estate investment solutions to deliver sustainable premium risk weighted returns. Founded in 2002, KingSett has $18 billion of assets across its Growth, Income, Urban, Mortgage, Residential Development and Affordable Housing strategies. KingSett continues to seek further opportunities to invest in a wide range of real estate properties, developments, joint ventures and mortgage lending.

Application Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly submit your resume in confidence via email to Your resume should be in PDF format with "Project Manager" as the email's subject.

KingSett Capital is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Can you reliably commute to various work sites across the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton, and Markham?
• Are you willing to be in office / on-site 5 days a week?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• How many years of experience do you have in building residential high-rise buildings or single-family homes?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person