Construction Project Manager - Toronto, Canada

Construction Project Manager 📍 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 📅 Duration: 6+ Months (Start: Mid-July 2026) 📋 Type: Independent Contractor / Contract Consultant Compensation & Schedule 💰 Pay Rate: $75/HR CAD 🏨 Per Diem: No perdiem 💵 Pay Frequency: Weekly ⏰ Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 10-Hour Days | 60+ Hours Per Week Why This Opportunity? Join a team supporting a major industrial construction project in Toronto, Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to oversee mechanical construction activities on an active brownfield industrial site, including large-scale ductwork installation, MEP systems, and complex mechanical scopes. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments, enjoys leading field teams, coordinating subcontractors, and serving as a key liaison between clients, contractors, and project stakeholders. Required Qualifications ✔ Minimum 5+ years of Construction Management experience ✔ Working knowledge of Toronto/Ontario construction safety regulations ✔ Experience managing field crews of 10-30 employees ✔ OSHA 30 Certification ✔ Canadian resident with authorization to work in Canada Preferred Qualifications ✔ Experience overseeing large-scale ductwork installation projects ✔ MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) construction experience ✔ Brownfield industrial project experience ✔ Experience supporting shutdowns, turnarounds, or active facility construction ✔ Cost control and project budget management experience ✔ Strong subcontractor coordination experience ✔ Proficiency with project scheduling and construction reporting What You'll Be Doing • Oversee daily mechanical and industrial construction activities on site • Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to maintain project schedules • Lead daily planning meetings, safety meetings, and work coordination sessions • Review and support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permits, and work planning activities • Monitor installation of ductwork, mechanical systems, and MEP scopes to ensure quality and productivity • Serve as the primary point of contact between field operations and the client team • Track project progress and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and execution • Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, and project controls activities • Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements • Support schedule management, resource planning, and workforce coordination Technical Knowledge • Industrial Mechanical Construction • Large-Scale Ductwork Installation • MEP Systems • Brownfield Construction Environments • Permit-to-Work Systems • Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Development and Review • Contractor and Subcontractor Management • Client Coordination • Cost Control and Budget Tracking • Construction Scheduling and Progress Reporting What Success Looks Like • Mechanical scopes are completed safely and on schedule • Strong communication is maintained between field crews, subcontractors, and the client • Daily work plans and permits are effectively managed • Productivity and quality targets are consistently achieved • Cost and schedule impacts are identified and addressed proactively • Positive working relationships are maintained across all project stakeholders Apply Today Qualified candidates with industrial mechanical construction experience are encouraged to apply.

Oversee daily mechanical and industrial construction activities, including the installation of large-scale ductwork and MEP systems on a brownfield site. Coordinate field crews and subcontractors while serving as the primary liaison between project stakeholders and the client.

Requires at least 5 years of construction management experience and OSHA 30 certification. Candidates must be Canadian residents with a strong knowledge of Ontario safety regulations and experience managing crews of 10-30 employees.

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• Construction Management
• Mechanical Construction
• MEP Systems
• Ductwork Installation
• Brownfield Project Management
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Cost Control
• Project Scheduling
• Safety Regulation Compliance
• Field Crew Leadership
• Budget Management
• Construction Reporting
• Job Safety Analysis
• Permit-to-Work Systems
• Client Coordination
• Resource Planning

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

5+ years