Construction Business Review

Bellerose Project Management
The New Blueprint for Smarter Construction Projects

Alex Bellerose, Bellerose Project Management | Construction Business Review | Top Project and Construction Management Firm in CanadaAlex Bellerose, Founder
Bellerose Project Management is the much-needed breath of fresh air in an industry clouded by red tape and rigid playbooks. A project and construction management firm, Bellerose Project Management provides independent leadership for capital projects, guiding them from early planning to completion.

Rather than leaning on cookie-cutter solutions, Bellerose tailors its strategies to fit each project’s unique contours, working with clients to solve problems. Its no-nonsense, hands-on approach has struck a chord across military infrastructure and municipal developments to healthcare facilities. Still, general contractors remain the firm’s backbone, accounting for over half its project volume.

As demand grew, so did the company’s reputation. Within just two years of its founding, Bellerose surpassed the one-million-dollar revenue mark—an achievement driven by lean operations, fair pricing, and a reputation for simply showing up and doing the job right.

The roots of this success trace back to founder Alex Bellerose’s frustration with traditional project management. He entered the field with the ambition to help shape bold construction projects, only to find a system weighed down by inefficiencies, bureaucracy, and a rigid, one-size-fits-all mindset. Risk documentation was often mistaken for genuine risk management, and firms lacked real construction experience, creating a disconnect between boardroom decisions and on-site execution.

Alex set out to build something better and build the company he always wished he worked for. Bellerose Project Management is the result: a merit-based firm grounded in experience, committed to practicality, and focused on delivering real value.

Designed to Solve, Not Sell

Most clients come to Bellerose with a problem. Sometimes it’s a missing skill, a stalled timeline, a budgeting issue, or a gap in leadership.

“You come to us and say what your problem is, and we’ll provide a resource that can fulfill that need,” says Alex Bellerose.

That mindset doesn’t carry the weight of outdated systems or one-size-fits-all models. It moves faster, stays sharper, and offers pricing that makes sense.

The services offered are broad, encompassing everything from site management and scheduling to safety oversight. If a project manager leaves mid-build, the company can step in. If the clients’ teams need training, Bellerose provides that too. When the need falls outside the list, it figures it out because that’s the job.

One example of that problem-solving mindset is the company’s work with Johnson Controls, a general contractor managing several Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) at Canadian army bases. They had relied on local subcontractors to self-manage and coordinate their work, but that approach quickly led to confusion, missed safety protocols, scheduling conflicts, and limited access to key areas due to poor communication with military personnel.

Bellerose was brought in as a short-term band-aid solution to stabilise the project while Johnson Controls searched for in-house superintendents. What began as a single contract quickly expanded as the value of Bellerose’s involvement became clear. The team’s ability to bring order to the chaos led to the addition of two more full-time site managers, expanding the contract in both time and scope. The project was so successful that Bellerose Project Management and Johnson Controls Inc. will continue their successful relationship into next year with upcoming work on the new QEii infirmary project.

Built Around People Who Build

  • You come to us and say what your problem is, and we'll provide a resource that can fulfill that need


A big part of why Bellerose Project Management works also comes down to who’s on the team. In particular, it has hired people with engineering degrees and construction experience rather than only management certificates.

To attract the right talent, the company created an environment that puts people first. It offers flexible hours, hybrid work options, and a pay structure reflecting the value of hands-on expertise. That approach has resonated with skilled professionals looking for customized packages, and trust in how they do their jobs. The company provides mentorship and guidance for those earlier in their careers to help them grow at their own pace.

The result of all this?

Attracting the best talent to build a team that knows the work, a culture that respects them, and a practical, no-nonsense approach that continues to earn client trust and fuel growth.