Project Manager, Construction

Position: Job ID #31980: Project Manager, Construction
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

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Job :
Project Manager, Construction

Union: CUPE Local 1041

Job Description  #: 2836

Close date:
Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026.

Duration:
Up to 12 months

Vacancy type:
This posting is for an existing vacancy

Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Summary of Duties
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (Construction), the Project Manager (Construction) will provide leadership to technical staff in a multi‑functional workforce environment engaged in the delivery of concurrent capital improvement projects to the public and internal clients. Responsible for the construction management and administration of large‑scale capital construction projects through the direction of technical staff and consultants. These projects may include the reconstruction of roads, sidewalks, land development, water/wastewater infrastructure, bridges, large culverts, utility buildings and retaining walls.

Accountable for ensuring that all assigned work is delivered in a manner that conforms to the plans, specifications, codes, legislative requirements and the City’s standards and policies through the effective and efficient use of staff and financial resources.

General Duties

The Project Manager (Construction) is accountable to the Senior Project Manager, Construction to and ensures that large scale capital construction projects are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial standards with minimal disruption to the public in an effective, efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

Deliver construction management to ensure balanced service/price/quality are in compliance with legislative requirements and consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

Ensure projects are constructed in compliance with City, Provincial and Federal regulations or guidelines.

Responsible for co‑ordination of activity on construction projects including but not limited to utility work and coordination of out‑side agencies as required to complete capital construction projects.

Maintain control and monitoring of projects to ensure they are completed within the required construction schedule, within the approved budget and spending authority including recommending for any required budget adjustments to the Senior Project Manager, Construction.

Responsible for the performance of contractors on capital construction projects including implementing a contractor’s performance appraisal system and associated project contract reviews.

Provide construction management services and technical assistance to Construction Section staff or other corporate staff that require construction or project management assistance or services.

Using a "best practices" approach, develop and deliver quality services in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

Instil a customer service focus and provide technical direction to construction and consultant staff.

Implement strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Set above average standards and lead by example.

Recommend and implement procedures and maintain public relations.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

Extensive (preference for a minimum of ten years) of progressive work experience and proven knowledge of civil engineering, construction theories and practices normally acquired by…