Job Description

As the Gatekeeper, the Senior Apartment Construction Manager is the linchpin between vision and reality. You guard the owner's interests, unlock the full potential of our third-party GC/CM partners, and ensure every multifamily and mixed-use project rises from paper to occupancy with precision. You are not here to shuffle paper -- you are here to demand results, challenge mediocrity, and drive wood-framed construction at scale.



The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing the intricacies of wood-framed construction with a demonstrated history of leadership and strategic oversight of multifamily project delivery. They will be a key team member within our Ottawa operations.

What you will Own

End-to-End Leadership

(Ownership)

: Command the delivery of large-scale wood-framed apartment projects from shovel in the ground to keys in hand. Third-Party GC/CM Oversight

(Accountability)

: Lead the selection, onboarding, and management of GC/CM partners. Hold their project managers, supers, and trades accountable for scope, safety, schedule, and quality. Operational Grit

(Boldness)

: When GC performance slips, you step in -- pushing, pulling, and problem-solving until execution is back on track. Schedule & Budget Discipline

(Create Value)

: Guard the numbers. Protect pro formas. Deliver on promises. Identify opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies without compromising standards. Quality & Safety at Scale

(Ingenuity)

: Champion wood-framed construction best practices. Own the culture of "zero shortcuts" -- every site, every shift, every trade. Stakeholder Confidence

(Trust & Collaboration)

: Be the voice of construction with the GC, trades and internal teams. Represent certainty in a high-stakes environment. Team Builder

(Collaboration)

: Lead and mentor to align all parties in the field with our toughest standards. The Representative

(Collaboration)

: Acting as the primary Owner's representative, oversee in-field construction activities as carried out by our General Contracting partner on all wood-framed apartment and multi-family buildings in the region. Provide guidance and support for on-site resolution, particularly those related to wood-framed construction (e.g. moisture control, sound transference, structural integrity, and so on). Reviewing and interpreting issued-for-construction drawings, providing feedback and guidance in value engineering exercises, and ensuring that in-field work is executed in conjunction with all architectural and engineering stamped drawings.

What you will Bring:

10+ years of progressive construction leadership, with a deep track record in wood-framed apartment delivery. Proven success in both self-perform execution and third-party GC/CM oversight. Mastery in holding others accountable -- from site trades to executive-level GCs. Fluency in scheduling, cost control, value engineering, and risk management. Presence that commands respect: you set the standard, then raise it. Technical Mastery - Complete understanding of wood framed construction Critical Thinking - Ability to identify the issue, figure out the solution and ensure immediate execution of the resolution.

Why You:

Because you know construction isn't managed from behind a desk. You know how to push a GC without burning the bridge. You know how to walk a wood-framed site and see a dozen problems before anyone else does. You deliver -- every time, no excuses.





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Education

PreferredAssociate's degree or better in Civil Engineering * Associate's degree or better in Construction Management Services