Hays Civil Construction has partnered with our client to hire a Senior Project Manager — Ontario, with a Heavy Civil focus.

Your new Company

The business brings over 40 years of experience specializing in building and retrofitting water and wastewater facilities, energy and mining facilities, large and linear infrastructure and industrial and manufacturing projects. Due to continued growth, the company is excited to bring on board a Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil – Ontario.

Your new Role

As the Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil – Ontario, you will have oversight over all phases of project management, from planning and design coordination through execution, commissioning, and closeout. You will oversee the team of Project Managers, and have the opportunity to run large scale projects, 150 to 350 million. As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical expertise, and people management while collaborating with project teams, clients, and partners to achieve the company’s operational and business goals. Your day-to-day will consist of the following: lead, mentor, and develop project teams by assigning responsibilities aligned with individual strengths to ensure high performance and accountability; supervise, coach, and evaluate project managers, superintendents, coordinate, and HSE representatives; Establish project goals, objectives, milestones, risks, staffing requirements, and work breakdown structures in alignment with company and client expectations; Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules, safety plans, quality control programs, and cost-control systems; Coordinate and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with design, schedule, and budget requirements; Conduct regular progress meetings with site and trade supervision teams to assess productivity and performance; Review estimates and budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maintain strong margin control; Prepare quarterly forecasts, monthly cost reports, and productivity analyses to support informed decision-making; Review and approve third-party contracts, consultant fees, and supplier billings in alignment with project budgets; Identify scope changes and recommend value-engineering strategies to optimize profitability and performance; Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and local partners; Oversee project completion, commissioning, and turnover, including training, warranty documentation, and O&M manuals; Lead lessons-learned reviews and implement best practices to drive continuous improvement; Maintain and enhance the company’s reputation for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What you’ll need to Succeed

To succeed as the Senior Project Manager, you will bring 12+ years of progressive Project Management experience, focused on Heavy Civil construction. You will have completed a Construction or Building Technology Diploma and/ or Civil Engineering Degree. A professional designation, like a P. Eng, C.E.T, Gold Seal Constructor or PMP is highly valued. If you have experience of managing water and wastewater treatment plant projects, this is an asset. You will have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery. Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, safety regulations, and engineering principles. Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, field drawings, and construction plans. Solid knowledge of construction trades, techniques, and productivity standards. Expertise in contract management, labour relations, and union procedures. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). You will be a forward-thinking, solid communicator who leads by example and who is passionate about completing large, challenging and exciting projects safely, on time and as a team.

What you’ll get in Return

As the Senior Project Manager, you will earn a competitive compensation package, comprised of base + bonus + RRSP + great benefits. You will be joining a very established and reputable company that works on sizable and exciting projects. You will be part of a friendly work environment and get to enjoy team activities and company events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is excited to continue their career in a key leadership role.