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This player-coach will lead a team of Program/Project Managers responsible for aligning, coordinating, and executing the technology roadmap and high-priority transformation initiatives. The ideal ...

This player-coach will lead a team of Program/Project Managers responsible for aligning, coordinating, and executing the technology roadmap and high-priority transformation initiatives. The ideal ...

Project Manager

Toronto, ON ยท Hybrid

CA$85K - CA$100K/yr

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in facilitating collaboration between stakeholders ... Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points * Flexible ...

Project Manager

Toronto, ON ยท Hybrid

CA$85K - CA$100K/yr

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in facilitating collaboration between stakeholders ... Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points * Flexible ...

Our solutions help clients accelerate their payments modernization programs while reducing costs ... Project managers are expected to identify issues before they escalate and take ownership of ...

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What is a Program Project Manager?

A Program Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple related projects within a program to achieve organizational goals. They manage resources, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are aligned with broader business strategies. Their role often involves communicating with stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring successful delivery of program objectives. Program Project Managers play a key role in bridging the gap between executive vision and practical execution across various projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Program Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Project Manager, you need strong project management expertise, organizational skills, and a relevant degree or certification such as PMP or PRINCE2. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, as well as budget tracking systems, is typically required. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams, manage stakeholders, and navigate challenges. These abilities are essential for delivering projects on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

How do Program Project Managers typically balance stakeholder expectations across multiple projects?

Program Project Managers often manage several projects simultaneously, each with its own set of stakeholders and priorities. Balancing these expectations requires clear communication, regular status updates, and the ability to negotiate resource allocation to meet competing needs. They frequently facilitate meetings to align goals, address risks early, and ensure transparency among teams. Building strong relationships and setting realistic timelines are key strategies to successfully manage stakeholder expectations across the program.

What is the difference between Program Project Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProgram Project ManagerProject Coordinator
CertificationsPMP, PgMP, or similarCAPM, PMP (optional)
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects and teams, strategic focusSupports project teams, handles administrative tasks
Employer UsageUsed in organizations managing multiple related projectsCommon in project teams for task coordination
Search IntentComparing roles for managerial and strategic responsibilitiesLooking for support or entry-level project roles

The Program Project Manager typically oversees multiple related projects, focusing on strategic alignment and program outcomes, often requiring certifications like PMP or PgMP. In contrast, a Project Coordinator provides administrative support within individual projects, assisting with scheduling, documentation, and communication. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and role expectations in project management.

What cities near Whitby, ON are hiring for Program Project Manager jobs? Cities near Whitby, ON with the most Program Project Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Program Project Manager job openings in Whitby, ON as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 53% In-person, 40% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Construction)

Turner & Townsend

Toronto, ON โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

This job post hasย expired today.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.ย 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve peopleโ€™s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the worldโ€™s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.ย 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.ย 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the worldโ€™s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world

Who are you?

You are an experienced Project Manager (3โ€“5+ years) or Senior Project Manager (7+ years) with a strong background delivering institutional construction projects, ideally within post-secondary (university/college) environments. You thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings and bring strong leadership, organization, and client-facing skills.

You are detail-oriented, proactive, and confident in managing projects from feasibility through to closeout, with a proven ability to balance budget, schedule, and stakeholder expectations.

This role is based in Guelph, ON, with a strong on-site presence required. We welcome applications from candidates located in or near the Guelph area, as well as those willing to commute or relocate.

Job Description

As a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, you will be involved in:

  • Leading projects through the full lifecycle: feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and closeout
  • Develop and manage budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting to ensure successful project delivery
  • Coordinate and collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors
  • Lead project meetings, manage action items, documentation, and compliance standards
  • Oversee procurement, contracts, and consultant/contractor performance
  • Manage construction activities including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and payment approvals
  • Monitor and control change orders, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies
  • Maintain strong client relationships and provide clear, data-driven updates and recommendations
  • Lead project closeout, including commissioning, turnover documentation, and lessons learned
Qualifications
  • Project Manager: 3โ€“5+ years of experience in construction project management
  • Senior Project Manager: 7+ years of experience managing increasingly complex projects
  • Proven experience delivering institutional (university/college), commercial, or large-scale capital projects
  • Demonstrated experience in client-side project management environments
  • High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting discipline
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
  • PMP designation (or working toward) is considered an asset
  • Primarily based on-site In Guelph, ON

Additional Information

What's in it for you...ย 

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)ย 

  • Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits programย 

  • RRSP option with company matchingย 

  • Annual learning and development budgetย 

  • Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growthย 

  • Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role

  • We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick daysย ย ย 

  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal livesย 

  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belongingย 

The base salary range for the full-time Project Manager role isย $70,000.00 - $110,000.00ย per year and for the full-time Senior Project Manager role is $105,000 - $135,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidateโ€™s experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.ย 

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us atย www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.ย 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property ofย Turner & Townsend and areย not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team,ย to submit candidates for review.ย 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:ย 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.ย 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property ofย Turner & Townsend and areย not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team,ย to submit candidates for review.ย