Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$140,000–$180,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 15+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead project managers, engineers, coordinators, and site superintendents in planning and delivering medium-to-large civil construction projects. Develop execution plans and schedules, manage budgets and expenditures, prioritize safety, maintain client relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget while maximizing financial returns.

Job details

Hays Civil Construction are partnered with our client, a leading Heavy Civil Contractor as they continue to grow to hire a Senior Project Manager. Your new Company The business brings over 150 years globally as a leading Heavy Civil Contractor. They have had a presence in Canada for over 30 years and are continuing to grow their footprint in significant Heavy Civil projects in Ontario. The business continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts. Your new Role As the Senior Project Manager, you will focus on projects within the GTA/ Southern Ontario. Reporting to the Vice President of Ontario, as the Senior Project Manager you will provide leadership to a team of project managers, engineers, project coordinators and site superintendents in the successful planning and implementation of medium to large civil construction projects. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects on time and budget, while maximizing financial returns to the organizations. With a focus on safety, the project manager is providing leadership in the development of project execution plans, project scheduling activities, develop and monitor project budgets and expenditures, and maintain positive relationships with project clients. What you’ll need to Succeed Experience in building/rehabilitating heavy civil transportation infrastructure (often involving water, such as bridges, canals, dams, culverts, cofferdams and similar) is required. BSc/BA in engineering, or civil construction or equivalent relevant project experience. PMP certification with PMI. 15+ year experience as construction project manager with specific experience in managing large civil construction projects in excess of $25 million. In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles. Knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial Health and Safety Regulations. Ability to read blueprints, structural drawings and plan sets. Advanced understanding of risk management and mitigation. Extensive experience in managing budget for large construction projects. Driver's license and personal transportation. What you’ll get in Return As the Senior Project Manager, you will earn a competitive compensation package of $140, 000.00- $180, 000.00 base salary + bonuses + benefits + RRSP + more. You will be joining an established leading and growing team and investing long term in your Heavy Civil Construction career.

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Requirements

Requires 15 or more years of construction project management experience, including managing large civil construction projects exceeding $25 million and experience building or rehabilitating heavy civil transportation infrastructure. Candidates need a BSc/BA in engineering or civil construction, or equivalent relevant project experience; PMP certification; knowledge of safety regulations, construction procedures, risk mitigation, budgets, and construction drawings; and a driver's license with personal transportation.