Project Management

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Chandos seeks senior construction leaders who can own full lifecycle delivery on mid to large commercial projects with a track record of $5M-$150M, experience with open CM, and an entrepreneurial mindset aligned to its 100% employee owned culture. They prize grit, accountability, collaboration, and safety, and emphasize mentoring tomorrow’s leaders and building repeat business through strong client and subcontractor relationships. If you’re an 8+ year Senior PM or Project Director who can lead preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets and risk, and balance office and site work, share a concise note showing how you meet their bar. Not an active posting; expressions of interest accepted.

Company Description

We are Chandos

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

At Chandos, we hire construction Project Managers and Directors who set the standard - technically strong, financially disciplined, and exceptional at leading people and projects. While we don’t have an open PM role today, we maintain a small, selective pipeline of individuals who genuinely align with our work, our values, and our approach to collaborative construction.

This posting exists for one purpose: If you’ve researched who we are, understand what we do, and believe you meet our bar, we invite you to introduce yourself.

We review every submission, but we only reach out when we see a clear match. If that alignment exists, we’ll connect for a conversation - now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-lifecycle delivery of mid-to-large commercial projects (roughly $30 M+ in scope)
• Oversee cradle-to-grave project delivery, including: Design review and constructability input, Estimating, budgeting (Class D, Class B, Tender) and cost control, Tendering, procurement, and contract administration, Construction sequencing, site logistics, and methodology development, Close-out, hand-off, and client transition
• Manage both open CM (CCDC 5A/5B) and converted CM (CCDC 2) delivery models: Shift projects from open to fixed-sum contracts through risk identification and tender recap, Mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities throughout construction
• Craft compelling proposals and methodologies that win work and clearly articulate “what’s in it for the client”
• Implement estimating input, subtrade buy-outs, contracts, change-order controls and robust forecasts
• Mentor project managers, coordinators, superintendents and support staff—develop tomorrow’s leaders today
• Foster client, consultant and subcontractor relationships that drive repeat business and strong referrals
• Embed continuous improvement: streamline processes, reinforce safety best practices, capture lessons learned

Not an active posting – accepting expressions of interest

Compensation Transparency

Expected salary band for these roles:

• Project Manager I/II/III $102,000-$137,000
• Senior Project Manager I/II $137,000-$173,000
• Project Director 1 I/II/III $147,000-$193,000
• Project Director 2 I/II/III $195,000 and upwards depending on experience

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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Qualifications

These are MINIMUM requirements:

• 8+ years as a construction Senior Project Manager or Project Director delivering commercial, institutional, school, or large TI projects
• Full accountability for projects from pre‑construction through closeout, including ground‑up delivery.
• 8+ years with a general contractor on mid‑ to large‑scale commercial projects (not developer‑side or self‑performing models).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor Junior PMs and Project Coordinator teams.
• Demonstrated success independently managing full‑scope projects (not segmented PM roles).
• Track record delivering $5M–$150M projects within reputable GC environments.
• Strong expertise in construction management, delivery models, and contract structures.
• Advanced skills in budgeting (Class D to Tender), cost control, and tendering.
• Strong capability in risk management, opportunity identification, and tender recap preparation.
• High proficiency in forecasting, financial reporting, and project performance analysis.
• Skilled in MS Project, site logistics planning, scheduling, and construction sequencing.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to balance office and site work.

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

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Vacancy Status

This role is not currently vacant; applications will be reviewed and considered for upcoming needs.

AI Disclosure

Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.