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#Area Manager, Construction

Job ID:

242256

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division

City:

Huntsville, New Liskeard, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

G0115M - Management Engineering 01

Salary:

$107,319.00 - $162,133.00 Per year

Lead Oversight of Highway Construction Contracts in Northeastern Ontario

The Capital Program Delivery Branch is seeking an Area Manager, Construction to lead the oversight of capital highway construction projects from contract award through completion. This role supports safe, reliable transportation infrastructure by ensuring construction contracts are managed consistently, issues are addressed early, and risks are handled with sound judgment. You will provide direction to technical staff and contractors, support effective contract administration, and contribute to fair, well-reasoned decisions on claims and disputes. This opportunity allows you to apply engineering expertise and people leadership in a complex, high-impact environment that directly serves the people of Ontario.

Making an Impact

By overseeing construction contracts, you help ensure public infrastructure is built to specification, materials meet quality requirements, and public funds are managed responsibly.

You will lead and support technical staff and work closely with contractors and consultants to promote consistent contract administration and clear expectations throughout the construction process. Your guidance helps teams navigate complex construction and contract issues, resolve disputes, and maintain momentum on projects that matter to communities across the province.

If you are motivated by accountable decision-making, practical problem solving, and applying engineering judgment in a leadership role, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public infrastructure delivery.

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, Together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

-Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day. -A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work. -A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here. -Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.

##About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.

Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Oversee capital highway construction contracts from award through close out to support timely delivery, controlled costs, and compliant outcomes.

• Lead and support technical staff and work with contractors and consultants to ensure consistent contract administration and clear, shared expectations.

• Apply engineering judgment to address construction issues, manage risks, and support practical solutions that keep projects moving.

• Guide the review and negotiation of construction and maintenance related claims to support fair, well reasoned resolutions.

• Support quality assurance processes by ensuring materials and construction practices align with established acceptance and oversight requirements.

Meet your New Team

The Transportation Infrastructure Management Division is responsible for the delivery of the design and construction program of the provincial highway system including the administration of construction contracts as well as providing quality assurance while supporting our maintenance and operations office.

You will join a collaborative and experienced team where shared responsibility and professional respect guide day to day work. Team members work closely together to address complex construction and contract matters, drawing on collective expertise to reach well reasoned and consistent outcomes. The environment is fast paced and supportive, with a strong emphasis on clear communication, trust, and mutual accountability. The team values stability and continuity, enabling staff to build strong working relationships and contribute effectively to infrastructure projects that serve communities across the province.

##What you bring to the team

###Mandatory requirements

• Must be licenced to practice with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Hold a valid class ‘G' Driver's Licence or equivalent recognized in Ontario.
• You are able and willing to travel frequently across Northeastern Ontario to locations not accessible by public transit.

###Leadership

-Leadership Experience: Brings established experience leading people and teams, with clear accountability for results, team development, and performance to support effective delivery of construction oversight activities. -Negotiation and issue resolution: Leads negotiations and provides contract engineering guidance to resolve complex construction issues and support practical, well reasoned outcomes with contractors and consultants. -People leadership and inclusive workforce practices: Leads teams through complex workforce situations with fairness and sound judgment, while supporting organizational capacity through inclusive leadership, talent development, recruitment, performance management, and labour relations practices.

###Technical Expertise

-Civil engineering knowledge: Applies advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, theories, and practices related to highway construction and infrastructure delivery. -Design and construction experience: Demonstrates experience across design and construction phases of transportation corridors and structures. -Standards and policy application: Brings strong working knowledge of engineering and administrative policies, standards, and procedures governing construction contract administration. -Technical analysis and assessment: Has excellent analytical skills to assess technical recommendations for accuracy, risk, and alignment with government policies and requirements. -Engineering problem solving: Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems through practical, well reasoned solutions.

###Financial and Project Management

-Financial oversight knowledge: Applies ministry policies, directives, and standards to oversee financial, contract administration, and expenditure management activities. -Contract cost monitoring: Monitors construction contract costs, reviews invoicing, and negotiates payments to support responsible use of public funds. -Financial negotiation: Negotiates financial commitments with contractors and consultants while managing competing priorities and deadlines. -Organizational and representational skills: Applies strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills to lead diverse teams and represent the ministry on construction matters.

###Communication and Relationship Management

-Stakeholder communication: Builds and maintains productive relationships with ministry staff, contractors, consultants, municipalities, external agencies, and the public through clear and effective communication. -Contract communication and dispute resolution: Provides clear contract engineering guidance and leads complex conversations with contractors and consultants to support timely, professional issue resolution. -Diplomacy in complex situations: Navigates sensitive and complex issues with tact and diplomacy while maintaining focus on practical outcomes. -Written communication and briefing: Oversees the preparation of project reports, technical recommendations, briefing materials, and correspondence to support senior leadership decision making.

##Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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##How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario'sHuman Rights Codeand the*Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.*We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

##Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 437 Mckeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 704024 Rockley Rd, New Liskeard, North Region or 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Friday, March 27, 2026

Note:

• N-MT-242256/26

##How to apply:

• You must apply online.

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Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation: Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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