Design and Construction Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager will provide overall direction and consultant oversight for multiple complex highway design and construction projects from pre-construction to post-construction. They are responsible for monitoring expenditures, providing technical advice, and representing the ministry in public forums.

Job details

There is nothing more Canadian than a road trip through Northern Ontario. Towering rock faces give way to scenic outlooks. If a vast northern landscape riddled with lakes, trees and rocks appeals to you and you are an engineer seeking an opportunity to be part of a once in a lifetime construction project - the Ministry of Transportation wants to hear from you. MTO is recruiting a Design and Construction Project Manager to the Team to support the construction of Highway 69 between Parry Sound and Sudbury. Highway 69 is a transformative transportation project that is enhancing one of Ontario's most important trade and travel corridors. The remaining four-laning work presents exciting engineering challenges, including major interchange construction, new bridges, innovative contract delivery approaches, and environmentally sensitive design solutions. As part of a committed and passionate team you will have the chance to use your ingenuity to overcome the challenges this breath taking and rugged geography can present. You can hone your creativity as you work in collaboration with others on innovative approaches to expediting construction of this highway which is so vital to northern Ontario. Check out this opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure program while advancing your career through meaningful leadership, technical excellence, and project delivery experience on projects of provincial significance today. Please note that the successful candidate can work out of one of the following office locations: • 437 McKeown Avenue, North Bay • 3767 Highway 69 South, Sudbury • 704024 Rockley Road, Temiskaming Shores, New Liskeard • 207 Main St West, Huntsville About the job In this role, you will: • provide overall project direction and consultant oversight for multiple, concurrent and complex design and construction projects from preconstruction to post construction phases • assess and ensure engineering drawings, reports and contract documentation are complete, and comply with the requirements of the project • monitor, verify and recommend payment of contractor, consultant expenditures; forecast expenditures and costs • provide technical advice on design and contract administration issues • provide instruction and advice to the consultants/contractors concerning ministry decisions, recommendations, or requirements • represent the ministry in public forums where aspects of the project may be controversial What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements • The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired. Technical Knowledge: You have knowledge of: • contract administration principles/practices applicable to highway and bridge construction • financial control principles to forecast and monitor project expenditures, and ensure compliance with ministry policies and procedures • civil engineering theories, standards, construction practices and principles with emphasis on contract management • highway engineering, design and construction operations as they apply to infrastructure components such as structures, pavements, grading, drainage, electrical and illumination • geotechnical and structural design, to develop, analyze and recommend engineering designs and proposals for complex transportation projects. Project Management, Planning and Organizational Skills: • you are able to coordinate multiple projects and oversee consultant Design and Contract Administration teams, and evaluate consultants' performance in the delivery of design and construction projects and prepare assessments • you are able to provide overall project direction and consultant oversight for multiple, concurrent and complex engineering and construction projects from pre-engineering to postconstruction phases Advice/Technical Expertise/Leadership Skills: Advice/Technical Expertise/Leadership Skills to: • provide technical advice on design and contract administration issues, constructability, construction methods/issues and standards • initiate and lead multi-disciplinary project teams comprised of both technical and professional staff • reviews, comment on or author new initiatives, specifications, alternative project delivery models and associated documentation • Provide technical expertise and leadership during the design, construction and operations phases of major and multiple transportation projects Communication, Interpersonal, Negotiation Skills: You have: • oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes and presentations, and to liaise with consultants/contractors, partners and the public • interpersonal and influencing skills to discuss and resolve construction issues, and encourage good working relationships and performance to deliverables • persuasion and negotiation skills to obtain agreement on incorporating contract changes that may have impacts on schedules, deliverables and budget • presentation and facilitation skills to present proposals to technical/non-technical audiences, provide instruction and advice to consultants/contractors, and coordinate/provide training to internal/external partners. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills to: • develop alternative solutions to complex issues • analyze and develop solutions/mitigation to complex issues relating to design, construction, operations and contract management • assess compliance and successful completion of complex construction contracts in accordance with legislation, regulations, procedures, guidelines and accepted construction standards. Additional information Address: 1 English Permanent, 437 Mckeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 South, Sudbury, North Region or 704024 Rockley Rd, New Liskeard, North Region or 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region How to apply: You must apply online. Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code . Pre Screening Questions Do you have a valid class 'G' Driver's Licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario? Yes No Are you interested in the 437 McKeown Avenue, North Bay location? Yes No Are you interested in the 3767 Highway 69 South, Sudbury location? Yes No Are you interested in the 704024 Rockley Road, Temiskaming Shores, New Liskeard location? Yes No Are you interested in the 207 Main Street West, Huntsville location? Yes No

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will provide overall direction and consultant oversight for multiple complex highway design and construction projects from pre-construction to post-construction. They are responsible for monitoring expenditures, providing technical advice, and representing the ministry in public forums.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid class G driver's licence and have extensive knowledge of civil engineering, contract administration, and financial control principles. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are required to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex infrastructure projects.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Contract administration
• Civil engineering
• Highway construction
• Bridge construction
• Financial control
• Consultant oversight
• Engineering design
• Geotechnical design
• Structural design
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Technical writing
• Public speaking
• Infrastructure planning

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation

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