Senior Civil Project Manager – Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects

Senior Civil Project Manager – Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects

Location:

GTA, ON | Projects Across Ontario

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Permanent

Compensation: $145,000 – $190,000 base + bonus + RRSP + benefits + vacation

About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected heavy civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout the GTA and Ontario.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager with extensive experience managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects including sewer and water main, underground utilities, road construction, deep excavation, structures, and municipal infrastructure work. This role is ideal for a proven construction leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys overseeing complex projects from pre‑construction through completion.

The company is recognized for:

Large‑scale heavy civil and municipal infrastructure projects

Strong reputation within the Ontario infrastructure market

Collaborative and experienced operations teams

Long‑term project backlog and financial stability

Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking long‑term growth, leadership exposure, and the ability to play a key role within a growing infrastructure contractor.

The Role
As the Senior Civil Project Manager, you will oversee successful execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects while managing project teams, client relationships, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and overall project performance.

You will work closely with Superintendents, Project Coordinators, Estimators, consultants, municipalities, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with contractual and operational objectives.

This role requires strong leadership capability, commercial acumen, and deep technical understanding of heavy civil construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall execution of heavy civil infrastructure projects from pre‑construction through completion

Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and cost control activities

Oversee Project Coordinators, Superintendents, subcontractors, and project support teams

Maintain strong client, consultant, and municipal relationships throughout project delivery

Coordinate procurement, subcontractor management, and construction planning activities

Monitor project progress and proactively resolve operational and commercial issues

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, and project milestones

Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and reporting activities

Support tender reviews, budgeting, change management, and risk mitigation initiatives

Collaborate closely with executive leadership and operations teams on project strategy and execution

Ensure strong health & safety performance across all project activities

Mentor and support the development of junior project staff

Who You Are

10+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil or municipal infrastructure construction

Strong experience managing projects involving

Sewer & water main

Road construction

Earthworks and grading

Municipal and transportation infrastructure projects

Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑phase infrastructure assignments

Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, forecasting, and cost management

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities

Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and client relationships

Strong organizational and operational management skills

Proficient with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office

Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical education is considered an asset

Experience working with public sector or municipal infrastructure clients is highly desirable

Why This Role Stands Out
Major Infrastructure Projects  – Lead complex heavy civil assignments across the GTA and Ontario

Leadership Opportunity  – Play a key role within a growing and highly respected civil contractor

Strong Compensation Package  – $145,000 – $190,000 base salary plus bonus potential, RRSP program, benefits, and vacation package

Long-Term Stability  – Strong project backlog and consistent infrastructure work pipeline

Collaborative Team Environment  – Work alongside experienced operations and executive leadership teams

Career Growth Potential  – Opportunity to grow into senior operational leadership roles over time

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