Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Hays Civil Construction are partnered with our client, a leading Heavy Civil Contractor as they continue to grow to hire a Senior Project Manager. Your new Company The business brings over 150 years globally as a leading Heavy Civil Contractor. They have had a presence in Canada for over 30 years and are continuing to grow their footprint in significant Heavy Civil projects in Ontario. The business continues to successfully deliver complex and challenging projects, particularly heavy infrastructure projects such as bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, culverts and viaducts. Your new Role As the Senior Project Manager, you will focus on projects within the GTA/ Southern Ontario. Reporting to the Vice President of Ontario, as the Senior Project Manager you will provide leadership to a team of project managers, engineers, project coordinators and site superintendents in the successful planning and implementation of medium to large civil construction projects. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects on time and budget, while maximizing financial returns to the organizations. With a focus on safety, the project manager is providing leadership in the development of project execution plans, project scheduling activities, develop and monitor project budgets and expenditures, and maintain positive relationships with project clients. What you’ll need to Succeed Experience in building/rehabilitating heavy civil transportation infrastructure (often involving water, such as bridges, canals, dams, culverts, cofferdams and similar) is required. BSc/BA in engineering, or civil construction or equivalent relevant project experience. PMP certification with PMI. 15+ year experience as construction project manager with specific experience in managing large civil construction projects in excess of $25 million. In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles. Knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial Health and Safety Regulations. Ability to read blueprints, structural drawings and plan sets. Advanced understanding of risk management and mitigation. Extensive experience in managing budget for large construction projects. Driver's license and personal transportation. What you’ll get in Return As the Senior Project Manager, you will earn a competitive compensation package of $140, 000.00- $170, 000.00 base salary + bonuses + benefits + RRSP + more. You will be joining an established leading and growing team and investing long term in your Heavy Civil Construction career. This is a new or existing vacancy. AI may be used in the process of recruitment for this job.

Lead a team of project managers and engineers to plan and implement medium to large heavy civil construction projects in Southern Ontario. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maximizing financial returns and maintaining safety standards.

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or civil construction, PMP certification, and over 15 years of experience managing civil projects exceeding $25 million. Must have expertise in heavy infrastructure such as bridges, dams, and tunnels, along with a valid driver's license.

• Bonuses • Benefits • RRSP

• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Budget Management
• Project Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Blueprint Reading
• Leadership
• Health and Safety Regulations
• Infrastructure Rehabilitation
• Financial Reporting

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

15+ years

Apply by

Aug 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available