Senior Project Manager - Retail, Commercial & Workplace Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of commercial, retail and office workplace fit-out projects for an enterprise account, from feasibility through close-out. The role oversees design, procurement, construction, technology integration, furniture installation, workplace transitions, commissioning and handover, and provides leadership and mentorship to Project Managers and junior team members. It is a hybrid position based in Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal, with relocation open to candidates elsewhere in Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage retail, commercial and corporate office fit-out projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, furniture installation, IT coordination, commissioning, move management and close-out.
• Coordinate construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation, and liaise with consultants, contractors, landlords, property managers and authorities.
• Manage procurement, quotations, purchase orders, contracts and Master Service Agreements, and monitor costs, change control and payments.
• Act as main client contact, run client and stakeholder meetings, manage expectations and prepare project reports and presentations.
• Mentor Project Managers and team members, and support workload planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, budgets and forecasts, and handle close-out activities and post-project reviews.

Required profile

• 7+ years of progressive experience managing construction projects with leadership responsibility.
• Experience delivering retail or commercial and/or corporate fit-out projects is required.
• University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinating furniture, AV, security, structured cabling and IT infrastructure in office environments.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project or P6.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 per year.
• Health and dental coverage for you and dependents, health spending account and RRSP matching.
• Learning and development budget and online learning tools.
• Vacation, flex and sick days, and a flexible hybrid work approach.