Construction Manager

Pay: CA$70,000.00 - CA$120,000.00 per year

Job description:

About KPLEX

KPLEX is a Toronto-based real estate development company focused on multiplex residential development, leveraging the EHON policy framework and CMHC financing programs. This represents one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic segments of Toronto’s housing market.

The company currently has 20 active projects in its development pipeline, representing approximately $60M in construction value. Our strategy is centered on building a high-quality, repeatable development platform for multiplex housing across Toronto, with an expected annual addition of ~$30M in construction value from in-house projects alone.

We are building a lean, high-performance team and are seeking a Vice President, Development & Construction to lead project execution and play a foundational role in scaling the company’s construction platform.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth platform at an early stage and help shape both development and construction operations.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end construction execution of multiple low-rise residential projects in the GTA, acting as a key member of KPLEX’s development team and representing the Owner throughout construction.

The ideal candidate has substantial hands-on experience delivering Part 9 residential buildings, particularly multiplex, infill, townhouse, or similar low-rise wood-frame residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Construction Execution

• Take ownership of the day-to-day execution of multiple residential construction projects from pre-construction through substantial completion and turnover
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and construction milestones
• Manage project execution to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards
• Coordinate and manage general contractors, subcontractors, site personnel, suppliers, and trades
• Lead regular construction meetings and maintain clear action items, responsibilities, and deadlines
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain a strong understanding of actual site conditions and construction progress
• Identify construction risks, delays, deficiencies, and cost issues early and develop practical solutions
• Monitor construction progress against approved drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and project objectives
• Manage the procurement and sequencing of major construction scopes and trades
• Review and negotiate change orders and contractor claims
• Review progress claims and independently assess actual construction progress
• Coordinate deficiency completion, inspections, occupancy, and project turnover

Residential Construction

• Manage the construction of Part 9 residential buildings, including multiplex, infill, townhouse, and similar low-rise residential projects
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code and its practical application to Part 9 construction
• Understand the sequencing and coordination of excavation, shoring, foundations, framing, building envelope, roofing, windows, MEP systems, insulation, drywall, finishes, and site works
• Review construction drawings and details with a construction-focused lens and identify potential conflicts, omissions, and constructability issues
• Identify design and constructability issues before they impact construction schedules or budgets
• Coordinate RFIs, site conditions, drawing deficiencies, and design changes with the architect and consultants
• Ensure construction is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, building code, and applicable standards
• Coordinate building permit requirements, consultant inspections, testing, municipal inspections, and other construction-related approvals

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, mechanical/electrical consultants, civil engineers, surveyors, energy consultants, arborists, planners, and other project consultants
• Ensure consultants respond to RFIs, site conditions, deficiencies, and construction issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate municipal inspections and interactions with Toronto Building, Urban Forestry, Toronto Water, Toronto Hydro, and other authorities as required
• Maintain clear communication between the development, construction, design, and accounting teams
• Coordinate with lenders, cost consultants, and other project stakeholders as required

Budget & Cost Management

• Establish and maintain detailed construction budgets and cost forecasts
• Track committed costs, approved changes, pending changes, and projected final costs
• Review contractor pricing, quotations, invoices, progress claims, and change orders
• Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective measures
• Ensure construction expenditures remain aligned with the approved development budget and project pro forma
• Work closely with the accounting team to maintain accurate project cost reporting and cash flow forecasts

Schedule & Project Controls

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules from pre-construction through completion
• Monitor critical path activities and identify potential delays before they occur
• Hold contractors and trades accountable for agreed schedules and milestones
• Develop recovery plans where projects fall behind schedule
• Maintain project dashboards and regular reporting for senior management
• Track project milestones, outstanding issues, RFIs, change orders, deficiencies, and other key project metrics

Construction Team & Process Development

• Work with KPLEX management to establish standardized construction management processes, procedures, and reporting systems
• Help develop repeatable systems for managing KPLEX's growing portfolio of residential projects
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior project management and construction personnel as the team grows
• Build strong relationships with high-quality contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and trades
• Establish and maintain standards for construction quality, safety, documentation, and project reporting

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of relevant construction/project management experience
• Significant hands-on experience managing Part 9 residential construction projects
• Proven track record delivering low-rise residential buildings in the GTA, preferably multiplex, infill, townhouse, or similar projects
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code – Part 9
• Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing, building envelope, structural, mechanical, electrical, and finishing trades
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects
• Experience managing general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and trades
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, progress claims, and project controls
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other construction drawings
• Strong knowledge of Toronto construction processes, permitting, inspections, and municipal requirements
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive projects to completion
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Opportunity

• Opportunity for equity participation (project-level carry and/or ownership in the construction platform)
• Senior leadership role within a high-growth development company
• Direct reporting line to the CEO
• Opportunity to build and scale an in-house construction business

Why Join Us

• Early leadership role in a rapidly growing Toronto development platform
• Active pipeline of 20+ projects totaling ~$60M in construction value
• Clear path to building a vertically integrated construction platform
• Lean, entrepreneurial team focused on execution and impact
• Mission-driven approach to delivering high-quality housing in Toronto

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Paid time off