Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment is looking to add a Construction Project Manager to our Contracts team in Ottawa. You’ll be an indispensable leader in the teams’ operations, working directly with clients to ensure the project deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. This is an ideal position for a motivated individual with experience in construction project management, who is an adaptable communicator with excellent active listening and negotiation skills.
Who We Are
At Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment, we empower customers to succeed by providing high‑quality foodservice solutions across Canada. For over 80 years, we’ve been a trusted partner to restaurants, hotels, and institutions nationwide, delivering industry‑leading design, product solutions, distribution, and execution.
What It's Like to Work Here
We’re a team of people who believe how we work matters just as much as what we achieve. Our values of respect, integrity, and accountability guide how we treat one another and serve our customers.
Our culture is defined by a strong customer focus, a mindset of winning as one team, a commitment to investing in success, and a genuine sense of care. We collaborate, support one another, and take pride in delivering great work together.
Joining Russell Hendrix means being part of a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact in your territory.
What’s In It for You
- Performance Incentive Program ⇨ Be recognized for your impact through a performance‑based incentive program.
- Flexible Health & Dental Benefits ⇨ Choose from a tiered benefits package that lets you select the level of coverage that best suits you and your family’s needs.
- Life Insurance ⇨ Peace of mind with coverage.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) ⇨ 24/7 access to short-term counselling, as well as coaching, and financial and legal support.
- $400 Annual Wellness Benefit ⇨ Invest in your well-being with support for fitness, mental health, and personal development.
- Paid Volunteer Day ⇨ Give back to your community with one paid day off each year to volunteer.
- Excellent Employee Discount ⇨ Enjoy great savings on our products.
- Dynamic & Inclusive Work Environment ⇨ Be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and accountability.
- Opportunities for Growth ⇨ We support your professional development and career advancement through training, mentorship, and internal mobility.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Define project tasks and resource requirements.
- Contract negotiation.
- Develop full scale project plans.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Manage project resource allocation.
- Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
- Provide direction and support to project team.
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
- Regularly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
- Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
- Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
- Perform project evaluations and assess results.
- Monitor site safety and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced.
What You Bring
Education and Experience
- A university or college diploma in a related field is an asset.
- You have 2-4 years of experience in residential or commercial construction projects.
Skills and Experience
- You have experience with AutoCAD, and are comfortable utilizing it regularly.
- You have an excellent understanding of and ability to read mechanical plan drawings.
- Your verbal and written communication skills are excellent.
- You have a track record of strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- You take a proactive approach to your work.
- You have a keen attention to detail.
- You are comfortable with giving and receiving feedback.
- You are able to travel to job sites, as required by project needs.
- You are comfortable with a flexible schedule, able to adjust based on project needs.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Russell Hendrix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Russell Hendrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Russell Hendrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road
