Construction Project Manager – Studio Relocation

For over 20 years, Guru Studio has been a leader in animated storytelling, bringing some of the most beloved children’s properties to life. Now, we’re setting the stage for the next chapter with a brand-new studio space—and we need your expertise to make it happen.

We’re getting a new home -  join us in building our future!

Guru Studio is on the hunt for a Rockstar Construction Project Manager to lead the charge as we embark on an exciting journey to a new studio space!

We’re looking for a hands-on Construction Project Manager to lead the relocation and build-out of our 200+ person creative studio. This is a high-impact role for someone with general contracting, site supervision, and project management experience, who also holds a qualified General Contractor certification recognized in Ontario.

You’ll manage every stage of the project. From construction execution, RFP coordination, and vendor coordination to workspace setup and relocation, ensuring it’s completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

If you’ve managed relocation projects for creative workspaces before, come be part of this exciting journey!

Responsibilities:

• Construction Oversight: Oversee general contracting and site supervision. Manage the RFPs,

planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities. Collaborate with architects, contractors, and designers to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.

• Project Management: Lead the overall relocation and construction, creating detailed timelines, managing budgets, and ensuring resources are aligned to meet all goals. Find smart, cost-effective ways to deliver the project efficiently while ensuring the new studio remains high-quality, durable, and functional long-term.
• Relocation Planning: Develop and oversee a seamless relocation plan, ensuring minimal disruption to operations during the move to the new studio space.
• Vendor Coordination & Contractor Relationships: Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, including movers, construction teams, IT specialists, and designers to meet the studio's needs efficiently.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the go-to person for all internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing concerns with clarity and confidence.
• Facility Setup: Oversee the setup of workspaces, equipment, and infrastructure to create an optimal environment for our team.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure the new facility meets all regulatory requirements, including safety, zoning, and accessibility standards.
• Problem Solving: Deliver cost-effective, practical solutions, tackle challenges head-on, adapting plans as needed to minimize disruptions and keep things moving smoothly.

Qualifications:

• Qualified General Contractor certification recognized in Ontario.
• Proven experience managing large-scale relocations with hands-on expertise in general contracting, site supervision, and construction project management—experience in creative environments like animation or production studios is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with compliance, building codes, safety standards, and RFP management
• Exceptional project management skills, with expertise in balancing logistical, financial, and creative demands.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools, spreadsheets, and related software.

Contract Details:

• 12-month contract with potential for a permanent role.
• The chance to shape the future of one of the most creative studios in the industry.
• Work with an incredible team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Why Join Guru?

• We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values
• We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity
• We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
• We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives
• We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
• We allow the flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to an ambitious, creative-driven project, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together!

Guru is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity of its employees. We are dedicated to employment equity and welcome applications from people from all Indigenous groups, races, religions, genders and people with disabilities.

We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during our recruitment process and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible ‎environment where candidates and ‎employees feel valued and respected. Guru strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process as all other candidates. If you have a disability, you may request ‎to be accommodated at any time. Guru will work with all candidates to ‎‎accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship.

Guru Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note this is a Hybrid / In-Studio position