Associate Construction Manager

Job #:

10028
Division
Development
Vacancy Type
Full-time Permanent & Full-time Temporary
Affiliation
Union: CUPE 79
Grade
Contract Length:

TCHC 8

3
Salary/Hourly Range
per hour
Hiring Range/wage
45.83 per hour
Work Details (Days/hours)
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Posted Date
10/21/25
Existing Or New
Existing
Deadline To Apply
11/4/25
Please Note
An Eligibility List will be created from this competition and will be in effect for up to six (6) months for any current and future Temporary and Permanent Associate Construction Manager positions that may become available

What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Minimum three (3) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Four (4) paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year.
• Fitness membership discount;

Hybrid Job
: This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

Make a difference
As a member of the Toronto Community Housing Development Division, the Associate Construction Manager will work in an integrated project team of other building professionals in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of interaction with large numbers of project stakeholders (government, business and community partners; design and engineering consultants; builders and tradespeople; TCHC tenants and staff; etc.) to assist in the coordination and management of design and construction activities of various TCHC revitalization projects in a manner that aligns with TCHC's tenant-focused culture.

These are large, dynamic and complex projects where existing TCHC communities located across the GTA are significantly restructured/rebuilt into high density, mixed-income and mixed-tenancy neighborhoods. Projects are typically a combination of high-rise and low-rise buildings with rental, affordable ownership, market 'for-sale" housing units, and various commercial retail, office and indoor and outdoor recreational components. Project values range from $3 million to $130+ million; they are subject to various high performance criteria, including the current Toronto Green Standards; Energy Star; or other, such as Passive House.

The Associate Construction Manager, reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, is responsible for defining, administering and managing the Quality Assurance and Quality Control aspects of the development and construction processes to ensure best value for public money, and to deliver high quality, tenant-centric buildings and communities.

There is a strong preference for a member of the OAA, or OAA Intern Architect, with extensive experience in multi-unit residential buildings: This position will assist in overseeing all matters relating to the architectural design and construction of new social housing buildings and communities, as well as the day-to-day administration of the design and construction work through all phases of the project, from concept design to post-occupancy. The objectives of the project need to be communicated to a wide range of people on a daily basis; the successful candidate must therefore demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What You'll Do
The Associate Construction Manager, working with a project team and reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, will assist in overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle from budgeting, design, permitting, and construction through to turnover and occupancy. Key responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Design & Pre-construction

• Assist in developing the plan for executing and controlling the project, including budget estimating, scheduling, business planning and cash flow.
• Participate and work with TCHC's Procurement division to prepare scope of work, release, evaluate and award consultant and trade contractor RFPs, adhering to TCHC protocols and standards.
• Review recommendations for contract awards.
• Review contracts to ensure scopes of work and schedules are accurate.
• Ensure project designs meet TCHC standards and performance specifications.
• Review designs and proposals by consultants, construction managers and other parties to ensure design meets TCHC and government standards and requirements and recommend changes as required.
• Participate in public engagements and consultations informing the community about the project/revitalization developments.
• Coordinate with internal TCHC divisions to ensure project requirements are collected and incorporated in project designs and specifications.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders during tenant relocation and pre-demolition work.
• Assist the project team in preparing packages for various approvals by internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in value-engineering throughout project designs and production drawings.
• Ensure that the projects meet TCHC's sustainability goals for mitigating their impacts on climate change.
• Provide project oversight of subdivision design process, approvals, and construction of new municipal roads and infrastructure (on behalf of the City of Toronto).

Construction

• Review and analyze activities, costs, cash flow, operations, and forecast data to determine progress towards projects completion on time and on budget.
• Prepare and review monthly progress draws, ensuring the budget and schedules are consistent with construction progress on site.
• Report to the Senior Construction Manager the budget status against the project's anchor business plan.
• Assist in tracking and comparing project actual expenditures against the project budget.
• Review designs, drawings, specifications, site instructions, shop drawings and change orders, and assess their impact of on the overall project budget.
• Advise on potential risks associated with certain construction measures to avoid construction delay and increased costs.
• Monitor environmental liabilities and impacts on the budget and schedule.
• Provide oversight from an Owner's Representative perspective of the quality control of the project, and conduct regular site visits to ensure that the new buildings and roads are according to the construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinate and meet regularly with the project team to ensure execution of the contract requirements are met and advise the Senior Construction Manager of any deviations.

Post Construction

• Coordinate occupancy and turnover of the projects with all other related TCHC Divisions, ensuring a smooth transition of the project and its documentation.
• Archive turnover documents.
• Assist with the procurement and oversight of a PDI consultant to document deficiencies and workmanship defects; coordinate any repair work during the warranty period.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years demonstrated progressive work experience in design and construction, and project management experience. Experience in multi-unit residential architectural design and construction management is preferred.
• A Post-Secondary education in architecture or engineering. (University degree is preferred.)
• Member of the OAA, or P.Eng. (OAA member or OAA Intern preferred.), PMP, or LEED AP certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work in a team setting.
• Experience in a range of types and scales of multi-unit residential development with thorough knowledge of high-rise and low-rise construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction project management and contract administration (PMP certification is an asset).
• Experience planning, organizing and directing construction management services for a wide variety of construction projects preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable and energy efficient ("green building") construction methods and practices.
• Ability to prepare reports and to communicate construction trends and emerging issues.
• Experience in establishing and monitoring construction and financial controls to achieve on time/on budget project completion preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multiple, and continually changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment with various internal and external stakeholders in order to coordinate all aspects of a construction project.
• Excellent understanding of the relevant legislation, by-laws, and codes affecting residential design and construction.
• Analytical skills in evaluating building design and constructability, and recommending value engineering approaches.
• Ability to propose solutions to contract administration disputes and provide recommendations on consultant claims and change orders.
• Experience in reviewing, monitoring, and analyzing construction activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress towards project's completion on time and on budget.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Adobe software programs.

What's Next
Once you apply we'll review your cover letter and resume to determine if your skills and experience match the required qualifications. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. If you are contacted, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and, where applicable, union seniority.

Note: Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on the number of candidates and number of available roles.