Company Description

Primary Construction Inc. is a leader in delivering exceptional construction services across industrial, commercial, retail, and institutional sectors. We specialize in various areas, including Design-Build, General Contracting, Construction Management, Base Building Construction, and more. Our client-first approach emphasizes collaboration, efficiency, and exceptional value, ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction and results. With a commitment to integrity, we create lasting relationships and drive innovation in every project we undertake. Visit us at primaryconstruction.ca to discover more about the Primary difference.

Role Description

Primary Construction is expanding and looking for a Project Manager with strong ground-up , base building , and industrial experience to lead commercial projects across the GTA. This is a technical, leadership-focused role for someone who can confidently run projects from pre-con through turnover and is comfortable making decisions that impact schedule, budget, and build quality.

Role Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Delivery

Manage ground-up and base building projects from planning through completion
Develop and control project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans
Lead coordination across architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes
Conduct weekly site meetings, issue minutes, and drive accountability
Ensure compliance with OBC, municipal requirements, inspections, and permit conditions

Technical and Site Coordination

Review and coordinate drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals
Oversee site activities with Site Supervisors, trades, and consultants
Monitor quality, sequencing, and adherence to building envelope and structural requirements
Identify and implement value-engineering opportunities without compromising performance

Financial and Contract Management

Prepare and track change orders, progress draws, and cost reports
Manage subcontractor contracts, scopes of work, and buyouts
Forecast costs, analyze risks, and maintain accurate documentation

Safety and Compliance

Support site teams in implementing Primary’s safety program
Ensure projects meet all COR, WSIB, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Must-have

5–10 years of experience managing ground-up/base building projects
Strong understanding of structural systems, concrete work, foundations, steel erection, envelope, mechanical/electrical integration
Experience delivering commercial or institutional projects in the $5M–$40M range
Comfort leading projects through all phases: pre-con, construction, commissioning, closeout

Proficiency in:

Procore
MS Project
Bluebeam
AutoCAD (asset)
Strong contract knowledge
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Assets

Experience with design-build delivery
PMP or Gold Seal Certification (or working toward one)
Experience working with landlords, REITs, or commercial developers

Primary Construction Inc.

Open Positions

Project Manager – Base Building / Ground-Up Construction