The Senior Construction Manager oversees large-scale institutional and educational decarbonization projects, managing all on-site operations, subcontractors, and stakeholder relationships. This GTA based role focuses on delivering multi-million-dollar design-build projects — primarily in HVAC and energy-efficient retrofits — on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Key responsibilities include ensuring best practices, proper documentation, and adherence to departmental processes. The role requires collaboration with the Project Management Team and Project Engineers to meet project deliverables while driving customer satisfaction, profitability, and continuous process improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lead construction management for major industrial, healthcare and higher education projects.
· Oversee and manage on-site operations, including subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.
· Oversee a team of Project Site Coordinators who will each be stationed on-site at each project.
· Support the procurement process, including tendering, negotiation, and contract management.
Support pre-construction activities such as:
· leading the estimating process for all sub trades,
· drawing reviews for constructability,
· permit reviews,
· construction schedule development and review
· procurement and negotiation with sub trades to support PM
· develop QA/QC plan
· develop safety plan
Project Implementation responsibilities:
· Oversee, manage, mentor project site coordinators
· Review and approve safety training certification for all subs and coordinate all additional certification
requirements
· Manage/review progress reporting for each site in region on a weekly/monthly basis to the PMO / VP CIS
· Conduct ongoing quality inspections
· Support Site Project Coordinators with planning and delivery of higher risk activities such as but not
limited to;
· crane lifts,
· shutdowns,
· hot work,
· major demolition,
· On-boarding of new trades and orientation
· Substantial completion review and off-boarding of sub trades / acceptance of completion and associated
documentation
· Support and oversee daily/weekly/ monthly site safety compliance and reporting for each project
· Lead construction related troubleshooting to make recommendations to the PM to ensure
· Oversee development of contracts with all subs for recommendation and execution by the PM/ VP CIS
· Review all proposed changes and provide recommendations to PM
· Review and approve progress billing for all trades
· Oversee and approve development of project re-estimates for sub trades
Additional Requirements
· Provide on-site supervision of Project Site Coordinators (PSCs) as required (minimum weekly)
· Provide professional development plans for all PSCs
· Manage and approve time sheets for the PSCs
· Provide guidance and mentorship for PSC team
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
· 10–15 years of on-site construction project management experience.
· Proficiency in managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects.
· Experience in the ICI sector (hospital and institutional experience preferred)
· Post-secondary education in construction management or equivalent.
· Expertise in navigating Ontario regulations and working with local authorities.
· Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
· Proven problem-solving abilities, especially in on-site technical challenges.
· Ability to effectively manage project scope, costs, and schedules.
· Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills under pressure.
· Thorough understanding of the Ontario Construction Act and CCDC project documentation.
· Current PMI certifications or enrollment in a PMI program is an asset.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
· Experience with construction management software (we use Procore), including billing and scheduling.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
· Proven customer service and client relations skills.
· Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed team environment.
· Ability to be in office roughly 2 days per week and on-site 2-3 days per week as required by project/investment grade
study needs
· Valid Driver’s license and access to a car for weekly site visits
The Company reimburses mileage and approved business expenses, subject to our internal expense policy and limits.
In this role you are provided a laptop, monitor, and mobile phone on the company corporate cellular plan.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
An opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced energy transition with true climate responsibility impact
RRSP program with employer match
Competitive salary that's bonus eligible
Opportunity for growth and mentorship
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
Company-paid Health & Wellness days off
Fitness Club subsidy
Bike Share subsidy
A collaborative, inclusive, solutions-oriented work culture.
DEI+B Committee
Central midtown Toronto office on the TTC line
A fully funded, employee-focused health benefits plan (including vision care, an extensive Employee & Family Assistance Plan, and enhanced coverages for wellness-based practitioners such as mental health support, massage therapy and others)
ABOUT BLACKSTONE ENERGY
Blackstone Energy Services is a privately owned, unbiased energy transition company helping public institutions and private sector organizations manage their energy costs, consumption and carbon emissions. We are guided by our impassioned vision to crush carbon footprints for all, and have been helping our clients save, sustain and thrive in the built environment since 2003.
With our team of like-minded and award-winning climate crusaders, our success is built on developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions. This includes budgeting, commodity broker and supply, cost improvement strategies, utility bill management, consumption efficiencies and conservation efforts, GHG emission reductions, clean infrastructure retrofits and ESG & regulatory reporting.
We are a rapidly growing team with an entrepreneurial culture providing superior customer service and customized energy solutions.
Our head office is in the dynamic Yonge and Eglinton neighborhood and is on the TTC subway line.
Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or age. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard, and can be their best selves at work. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.
Our commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility is foundational to who we are. Read our Corporate ESG report here.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
