Posted 2 months ago
Project Manager (in Training), Construction
@ Caivan
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Caivan is hiring a Project Manager in Training for its construction team to support production of new homes from backfill to closing. The role involves managing construction stages, quality checks, schedules and trade relationships on busy job sites. The posting lists post-secondary education, 2-5 years of low-rise construction experience, company-paid health and dental coverage, and a car allowance.
Responsibilities:
- Support project managers in producing homes from backfill to closing
- Manage construction stages and trade schedules
- Complete inspection and deficiency checklists
- Perform daily quality and safety checks on site
- Prepare city inspections and progress reports
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in construction or project management
- 2-5 years low-rise construction experience
- Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
- Ability to read construction drawings
- Reliable vehicle and G-class driving permit
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | construction, project management |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance |
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Caivan
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Passion • Purpose • Place
Full company description
Our curiosity for what makes our favorite places special drives us and our creative process. Community building doesn’t begin and end, it evolves and grows. We take our role in the life cycle of neighborhoods and the people that enjoy them seriously. Where we live directly affects who we are and how we live our lives. At Caivan Communities, our core belief is that our communities have the capacity to positively impact the people that call our Neighborhoods home. We are dedicated to shaping purpose-built places around the lives we aspire to live. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/caivansocial/ https://www.facebook.com/caivansocial/
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,114
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 173
- Reported office locations
- 3713 Borrisokane Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K2J 4J4, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Communities
- Real Estate
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Caivan Development Corporation
- Caivan
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Our curiosity for what makes our favorite places special drives us and our creative process. Community building doesn’t begin and end, it evolves and grows. We take our role in the life cycle of neighborhoods and the people that enjoy them seriously. Where we live directly affects who we are and how we live our lives. At Caivan Communities, our core belief is that our communities have the capacity to positively…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
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We are seeking a driven & focused Project Manager in Training to join our dynamic Construction Team.
The Project Manager in Training is responsible for contributing and adhering to construction timelines, driving the clean-up of deficiency checklists and supporting the development of our growing Communities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong drive to produce quality work, while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.
Why Caivan?
Industry Leading Wages
Annual Paid Operations Shutdown (in addition to Paid Vacation Days)
Complimentary Daily Lunch Program
Car Allowance
Safety Boot Allowance
Company-Paid Health & Dental Coverage
Coordinating Benefits
Life Insurance where applicable
Group Benefits & Perks (including Goodlife & Bell Mobile)
Use of ADP (HR Portal) – easily access your employee information, paystubs & schedule time off
Bi-Weekly Payments directly to your bank account
You will Bring
- Post-secondary education in construction, project management or related field
- 2-5 years’ experience in low rise construction in a similar role
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, and other related management software
Exceptional Skills Required
- Ability to plan, manage and adhere to a Project Schedule
- Ability to assist with supporting the Construction Teams - monitoring progress, providing reports and assisting in ensuring compliance with our safety policies & regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Sense of urgency: ability to efficiently meet project deadlines
- Ability to exchange information clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Be prepared to attend internal weekly meetings held by management
- Ability to follow direction
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and fully comprehend construction drawings
- Strong time management and multitasking skills to ensure that tasks get completed on time
- Regular access to a reliable vehicle with a G Class driving permit
Key Responsibilities
- Support assigned Project Manager(s) in the production of homes from backfill to closing
- Manage various stages of production in new home construction
- Review and maintain working drawings, specifications, scopes, construction details, and sales details
- Apply On Location Schedule (OLS) and On Location Warranty (OLW) to perform assigned tasks
- Complete checklists including: Builder Frame Checklist, 1st Handyman, 2nd Handyman, Builder Punchout Checklists, Move-in Ready, Pre Delivery Inspections
- Manage the lot schedule and trade management
- Ensure Caivan’s quality standards and Caivan Performance guidelines are maintained and perform daily quality checks on production homes
- Support the Project Manager(s) with preparation of City Inspections
- Conduct site tours, safety inspections and lead by example to ensure policies, procedures and standards are adhered to
- Report any day-to-day problems on the job site (as they arise) to the Project Manager(s)
- Contribute to overall site cleanup and cleanliness
- Build and maintain relationships with trade partners
- Perform other duties as required
Working Conditions
- The job description implies the performance of repetitive tasks
- The majority of time is spent on construction sites
- PPE is required at all times in field settings (steel toes, hard hat, Hi-Vis)
- Work may involve exposure to weather, noise, dust, and high-risk activities
- The position is situated on a busy, high-volume construction site with constant activity, including large machinery
We carefully review all applications and will contact candidates whose skills, experience, and qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the application review and candidate screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review and oversight.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This position is available due to a current vacancy.
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