Senior Civil Project Manager – Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects
Job Summary
Senior Civil Project Manager Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects
Location: GTA ON Projects Across Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Compensation: $145000 $190000 base bonus RRSP benefits vacation
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected heavy civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout the GTA and Ontario.
We are seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager with extensive experience managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects including sewer and watermain underground utilities road construction deep excavation structures and municipal infrastructure work. This role is ideal for a proven construction leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys overseeing complex projects from pre-construction through completion.
The company is recognized for:
- Large-scale heavy civil and municipal infrastructure projects
- Strong reputation within the Ontario infrastructure market
- Collaborative and experienced operations teams
- Long-term project backlog and financial stability
- Commitment to safety quality and operational excellence
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking long-term growth leadership exposure and the ability to play a key role within a growing infrastructure contractor.
The Role
As the Senior Civil Project Manager you will oversee the successful execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects while managing project teams client relationships schedules budgets subcontractors and overall project performance.
You will work closely with Superintendents Project Coordinators Estimators consultants municipalities and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and in alignment with contractual and operational objectives.
This role requires strong leadership capability commercial acumen and deep technical understanding of heavy civil construction operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall execution of heavy civil infrastructure projects from pre-construction through completion
- Manage project schedules budgets forecasting and cost control activities
- Oversee Project Coordinators Superintendents subcontractors and project support teams
- Maintain strong client consultant and municipal relationships throughout project delivery
- Coordinate procurement subcontractor management and construction planning activities
- Monitor project progress and proactively resolve operational and commercial issues
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements specifications and project milestones
- Lead project meetings progress reviews and reporting activities
- Support tender reviews budgeting change management and risk mitigation initiatives
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership and operations teams on project strategy and execution
- Ensure strong health & safety performance across all project activities
- Mentor and support the development of junior project staff
Who You Are
- 10 years of Project Management experience within heavy civil or municipal infrastructure construction
- Strong experience managing projects involving:
- Sewer & watermain
- Underground utilities
- Road construction
- Deep excavation
- Earthworks and grading
- Municipal and transportation infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to manage complex multi-phase infrastructure assignments
- Strong understanding of construction contracts scheduling forecasting and cost management
- Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing subcontractors consultants and client relationships
- Strong organizational and operational management skills
- Proficient with project management software scheduling tools and Microsoft Office
- Engineering Construction Management or related technical education is considered an asset
- Experience working with public sector or municipal infrastructure clients is highly desirable
Why This Role Stands Out
Major Infrastructure Projects Lead complex heavy civil assignments across the GTA and Ontario
Leadership Opportunity Play a key role within a growing and highly respected civil contractor
Strong Compensation Package $145000 $190000 base salary plus bonus potential RRSP program benefits and vacation package
Long-Term Stability Strong project backlog and consistent infrastructure work pipeline
Collaborative Team Environment Work alongside experienced operations and executive leadership teams
Career Growth Potential Opportunity to grow into senior operational leadership roles over time
Confidential Inquiry
We understand that many accomplished Senior Civil Project Managers are not actively exploring the market.
If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity project pipeline compensation structure or how this role compares to your current position we would welcome the conversation.
Required Skills:
Who You Are 10 years of Project Management experience within heavy civil or municipal infrastructure construction Strong experience managing projects involving: o Sewer & watermain o Underground utilities o Road construction o Deep excavation o Earthworks and grading o Municipal and transportation infrastructure projects Proven ability to manage complex multi-phase infrastructure assignments Strong understanding of construction contracts scheduling forecasting and cost management Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving abilities Experience managing subcontractors consultants and client relationships Strong organizational and operational management skills Proficient with project management software scheduling tools and Microsoft Office Engineering Construction Management or related technical education is considered an asset Experience working with public sector or municipal infrastructure clients is highly desirable