Taggart Construction Limited

Job Title: Project Manager, Civil

Company: Taggart Construction Limited

Reports to: Director of Operations

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON

About Us

For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.

As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering assigned projects through to completion. This includes reviewing estimates, contracts, and specifications, and developing and managing project budgets throughout the lifecycle. The role requires ongoing coordination with management, clients, consultants, site staff, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The Project Manager oversees all project documentation and financial performance, proactively identifying and communicating any risks or changes that may impact project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, including reviewing estimates, contracts, and specifications, and coordinating pre-construction activities with internal teams.

• Develop and manage project budgets, including cost tracking, change orders, and forecasting to ensure financial performance.

• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, permits, utility locates, and regulatory requirements.

• Review drawings and submissions, secure approvals, and coordinate material fabrication.

• Plan and schedule labour, equipment, and resources in collaboration with the Superintendent.

• Monitor project progress, risks, quality, and contract compliance through regular site visits, inspections, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory health & safety standards, maintaining accurate project documentation.

• Oversee billing, invoicing, and cost approvals in alignment with budget and contract requirements.

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members through training and ongoing guidance.

• Lead project close-out, including deficiency resolution, final performance analysis, and lessons learned.

• All other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field (e.g., B.A.Sc. or Civil Engineering Technology).

• 3–5 years of Project Management experience, preferably in the heavy civil sector.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret drawings and manage competing priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project) and working knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with HCSS and eCMS is an asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and resolve conflicts.

• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

• PMP designation considered an asset.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• Construction environment can be difficult conditions, this role will require working outdoors and indoors.

• Manual dexterity required.

• Overtime as required.

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.