Construction Project Manager
Government Renovation Contracts
Commission-Based — Ontario
About Shefah Group
Shefah Group is seeking a commission-based construction project manager in Ontario to join our growing government renovation operation. Shefah Group LTD is an Ontario-registered general contractor specialising in OBC Section 3.8 accessibility retrofits and multi-trade renovation for federal and provincial government buildings. We are CanadaBuys-registered, WSIB-registered, and D&B verified (HST 863397642 RC0001).
Our operating model is lean by design: a central management team, a commission-based Ontario operations lead, and a roster of licensed subcontractors. Every contract is a fixed-price government award — PSPC, Ontario Tenders, or MASH sector. There is no construction crew to manage, no yard to run, and no materials warehouse. Your job is to coordinate, document, and deliver.
This is not a salaried role. There is no base pay or retainer. Compensation is 7% of the contract value, paid within 10 days of Shefah Group receiving the government payment. On a typical $85,000 accessibility retrofit that is $5,950 per project. Candidates who are self-employed, currently running their own projects, or looking to add government contract work alongside other activity are well suited to this structure.
The Role — Construction Project Manager, Commission-Based Ontario
As a commission-based construction project manager in Ontario, you are Shefah Group’s designated Ontario operations lead — the face of the company on every active project and site visit. You attend mandatory site visits for bids, manage the full project lifecycle on award, coordinate licensed subcontractors, handle all permits and inspections, and keep management informed through a weekly reporting rhythm.
The work is largely accessibility retrofits under OBC Section 3.8 — barrier-free washrooms, power door operators, tactile indicators, and accessible route upgrades in occupied federal and provincial buildings. As the company grows you will take on multi-trade renovation contracts in the $200K–$500K range using the same sub roster.
What You Own Day-to-Day
- Attend all mandatory site visits for active bids — sign the attendance sheet, photograph every room, report back to owner the same day
- Manage all active projects from notice of award to OBC compliance sign-off and substantial completion certificate
- Submit all building, electrical, and plumbing permits and book all site inspections — conduct OBC 3.8 pre-inspection checklist walk 24 hrs before every inspection
- Source, vet, and roster licensed subcontractors — collect and file WSIB clearances, CGL certificates, trade licences, and HST numbers for every sub
- Order all materials under $1,500/item through Shefah’s approved trade accounts (Grainger, Home Depot Pro, Guillevin, Wolseley)
- Maintain the Health & Safety Plan, conduct site safety orientations for every sub, and maintain a photo log of all work stages
- Monitor CanadaBuys, Ontario Tenders Portal, and MERX daily — send a Monday morning RFP summary to management each week
- Draft weekly progress reports to contracting officers (owner reviews and approves before submission)
- Draft all change order requests within 24 hours of any scope deviation — no verbal changes, ever
Boundaries — What Falls Outside Your Scope
To be clear on role boundaries: contract signing and bid pricing are handled by Shefah Group’s principals. You have no access to Shefah’s bank account — all sub payments are initiated centrally after you submit invoices. Any purchase over $1,500 requires a quick WhatsApp approval before you order. All contract signing, hiring decisions, and post-bid debrief calls with contracting officers are handled above your level. You focus entirely on execution and site delivery.
Experience & Qualifications for a Commission-Based Construction Project Manager in Ontario
Preferred — these candidates move to the front
- Government renovation experience — has run at least one project for a federal or provincial client and can provide a contracting officer as a reference Preferred
- OBC Section 3.8 / accessibility retrofit experience — has managed barrier-free washroom conversions, power door operator installs, or similar scope Preferred
- 5+ years commercial renovation PM experience — occupied buildings, permit management, trade coordination Preferred
- Existing subcontractor relationships — knows licensed electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and carpenters in Ontario Preferred
Required — all candidates must have these
- Commercial construction project management experience — multi-trade coordination, permit submission, inspection scheduling
- Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code and the permit process — you know how to read a set of drawings and talk to a building inspector
- Valid WSIB clearance certificate in good standing — construction classification
- Working at Heights certification (valid — Ministry of Labour approved provider)
- Reliable, self-managing, and comfortable operating with a lean management structure — communication is primarily by WhatsApp and weekly video call
- Based in Ontario with reliable transportation to government building sites across the province
We will consider strong commercial GC candidates without government-specific experience. If you are a construction project manager in Ontario working on commission-based or contract terms, and you have managed multi-trade commercial renovation in occupied buildings, coordinated licensed subcontractors, and can demonstrate you run a tight site independently — we want to hear from you. OBC Section 3.8 knowledge can be built; the right work ethic and site discipline cannot.
Compensation — What a Commission-Based Construction Project Manager Earns in Ontario
- 7% of contract value — paid within 10 business days of Shefah Group receiving the government payment. On an $85,000 contract that is $5,950. On a $150,000 contract that is $10,500.
- $150–200 per mandatory site visit attended on Shefah Group’s behalf during the bid phase, regardless of whether the bid is won. This fee is deducted from your commission if the bid is awarded.
- Right of first refusal on every contract Shefah Group bids — you will always be offered a project before anyone else is approached.
- 30-day written termination clause — on both sides. This is an independent contractor arrangement, not employment.
- Income potential: 4 contracts per year at an average of $85K each = $113,000 gross profit to Shefah Group, of which 7% is $23,800 to the PM. Larger contracts proportionally higher. This is supplemental income — most PMs in this structure carry other work between projects.
Working Rhythm
Shefah Group runs a structured weekly operating rhythm. Communication is primarily by WhatsApp and weekly video call:
- Monday by 9am Ontario time: you send a written report covering new RFPs found, project status, sub issues, material orders, and any upcoming credential renewals
- Tuesday: 30-minute video call — decisions made, bid go/no-go confirmed, approvals given for the week
- Wednesday–Thursday: you execute. Daily site photos on active projects. Approvals on purchases and scope questions responded to within 2 hours.
- Any purchase over $1,500 requires a WhatsApp approval before ordering — response guaranteed within 2 hours on active project days
What We Ask Every Candidate
These are the questions that matter most to us. You can prepare for them.
- 1 Walk me through a commercial renovation project you managed — who were the subcontractors, what went wrong, and how did you handle it?
- 2 Describe a time you managed a project largely independently. How did you keep stakeholders informed and what decisions did you make on your own judgment?
- 3 How do you handle a sub who shows up late or fails to meet a milestone? What’s your process?
- 4 A client verbally requests extra work during a site visit. What do you do?
- 5 What is your relationship with building inspectors? Have you ever failed an inspection — and what happened next?
How to Apply
Send an email to careers@shefahgroup.ca with the subject line “PM Application — [Your Name]” and include:
- A brief description of the most relevant commercial renovation project you have managed — scope, trades involved, and your specific role
- Your resume or LinkedIn profile
- At least one reference from a past client or contracting officer (government reference preferred but not required)
- Confirmation that you hold a valid WSIB clearance and Working at Heights certification
We review applications on a rolling basis and respond to every submission within 3 business days. Qualified candidates will be invited to a 30-minute video call followed by a practical reference check with a past client. No recruiters or agencies please.