Senior Project Manager

Location:

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Date Posted:
May 29, 2026
Job : R28394
Job Status:
Full-Time

Essential Responsibilities

Review project contracts to understand requirements including timelines, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials, and equipment needs.

Liaise and coordinate with designers, technical teams, and clients on all technical aspects.

Analyze project designs, technical reports, and background information.

Develop and implement execution plans detailing construction staging, workplans, materials, subcontracting, and equipment needs.

Coordinate with discipline managers to ensure proper construction sequencing and staging.

Provide technical assistance and recommend effective construction methods and equipment.

Manage quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, and scope development for civil, earthworks, and wet utilities.

Oversee project execution to meet design, budget, and schedule goals, taking proactive steps to mitigate risks.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, including managing expectations, progress reports, and communication.

Monitor and ensure efficient use of materials, equipment, and adherence to contractual obligations.

Oversee onsite activities, quality, productivity, progress, and safety of teams and subcontractors.

Address potential roadblocks proactively and resolve any arising issues.

Implement and monitor safety programs.

Manage requests for information and issue field instructions as needed.

Prepare comprehensive progress reports.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience with a major general contractor managing large, complex projects.

Completion of post-secondary education in civil engineering or a related field is required.

Project experience working on Major Projects is required

PMP or relevant certification is desirable

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects within budget and schedule constraints.

Proficiency in interpreting and applying contract law and language.

Experience with project management tools such as Excel, MS Projects, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.

Strong technical, communication, organizational, managerial, and planning skills.

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities.

Compensation
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

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