Senior Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Original job posting

Lead and manage civil infrastructure projects from pre-construction to close-out, focusing on roadworks, bridges, and utilities. Responsible for client relations, financial performance, and mentoring a team of project managers and site staff.

Job details

Senior Project Manager – Civil Construction Location: Sudbury, ON Salary: $100,000–$150,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Vehicle Allowance About the Company: Join a well-established civil contractor recognized for delivering infrastructure projects across Northern Ontario, including Sudbury and Timmins. With a focus on road construction, bridge works, deep excavations, and underground utilities (sewer and watermain), the company is expanding its leadership team to meet growing regional demand. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple civil infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to close-out. You will be responsible for client relations, project execution, financial performance, and mentoring a team of project managers, coordinators, and site staff. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage civil construction projects ranging from $50,000 to $20 million - Collaborate with clients, consultants, and municipalities to ensure project delivery meets contract requirements - Direct and support site superintendents, estimators, and project coordinators - Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality control - Lead tendering, contract negotiations, and change order management - Champion health & safety, risk mitigation, and environmental compliance - Provide leadership in resolving technical challenges and on-site issues - Report on project performance to senior leadership and stakeholders Qualifications: - 10+ years of progressive experience in civil construction, with at least 3 years in a senior PM role - Proven delivery of roadworks, bridge, excavation, or deep utility (sewer/watermain) projects - Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field - Strong knowledge of construction contracts (CCDC, MTO, municipal) - Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills - Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or similar) - PMP designation or P.Eng. an asset What’s in it for you: - Competitive salary and annual performance bonus - Comprehensive health & dental benefits - Vehicle allowance or company vehicle - RRSP matching or company pension - Opportunity to lead key infrastructure projects in Northern Ontario - Supportive leadership team with long-term growth opportunities Apply Now: If you're a senior-level civil construction professional ready to take on high-impact projects and lead a skilled team in Sudbury or Timmins, we want to hear from you. Apply in confidence to scott.anderson@canterragroup.net.

What you’ll do

Lead and manage civil infrastructure projects from pre-construction to close-out, focusing on roadworks, bridges, and utilities. Responsible for client relations, financial performance, and mentoring a team of project managers and site staff.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of civil construction experience with a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Proficiency in construction contracts (CCDC, MTO) and project management software is essential.

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vehicle Allowance
• Company Vehicle
• RRSP Matching
• Company Pension

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• contracts · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Construction Management
• Project Execution
• Financial Performance Monitoring
• Client Relations
• Tendering
• Contract Negotiations
• Change Order Management
• Health & Safety Compliance
• Risk Mitigation
• Environmental Compliance
• Budget Management
• Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Leadership
• Decision-making

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership