Senior Project Manager

Taggart Construction Limited

Job Title:

Senior Project Manager

Company:
Taggart Construction Limited

Reports to:

Director of Operations

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Location:

3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON

Vacancy Status:
This is an active job opening. Taggart Construction Limited is actively hiring for this position.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role is responsible for project planning, execution, financial performance, client relationships, and overall project success.

The Senior Project Manager will also play an important leadership role within the Operations team, providing mentorship and guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators while supporting the development of processes, tools, and best practices across the department.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects from award through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Review contracts, specifications, estimates, schedules, and project requirements to establish project objectives, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Superintendents, Project Coordinators, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients to effectively manage project delivery.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, permits, shop drawings, change orders, claims, and other contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, quality, scope, and production. Identify risks, delays, or changes and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
• Conduct regular site visits and ensure project close-out, deficiencies, and contractual obligations are completed.

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, progress billings, subcontractor payments, and change orders.
• Monitor financial performance and forecast costs to completion, identifying risks and opportunities that may impact profitability.
• Provide regular financial and project status updates to senior management and contribute to project close-out and lessons learned.

• Mentor, coach, and provide guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators, including supporting onboarding, training, and development.
• Provide technical and operational guidance on project challenges, problem-solving, and client management.
• Support the Director of Operations and senior leadership in developing and improving project management processes, tools, templates, and best practices.

• An undergraduate degree, B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering) or Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma, or relevant education is required.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction, with 5+ years managing municipal integrated sewer and water infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing projects valued at $15 million or higher is required.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience, with a proven ability to mentor and develop others.
• Strong experience managing project budgets, financial performance, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HCSS, Primavera,…