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Senior Project Manager - Deep Foundations

  • Halifax, NS
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Sep 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 21, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead large-scale civil and infrastructure projects exceeding $200 million, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure flawless execution. Manage project budgets, schedules, and risks while mentoring team members and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Job details

Job Description Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. As an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Civil & Infrastructure team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a key role at the heart of the Urban Earthworks business unit. Leading large-scale construction and infrastructure projects - which can exceed $200 million - you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engineers, contractors and customers to ensure flawless execution of all projects. You'll benefit from professional coaching and specialized services provided by our support departments, such as environment, quality and insurance, allowing you to focus on what's important: project management. What You Will Do Grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision. Support your project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met. Apply your financial management experience to plan, manage and respect project budgets, costs and associated purchasing. Share your knowledge and be a role model through mentorship opportunities with project team members. Be an expert in risk management to ensure any associated project risk is minimized. Take pride in compiling and completing companywide project reports. Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project. This role could be for you if you have : A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Project Management in the construction industry. University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience. Master the French language at a professional level. Exceptional leadership, organizational prowess, influential abilities, adept problem-solving, ensuring project success amidst diverse challenges. Strong knowledge of construction and project methodologies, financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation. Be a champion and role model for quality and all health and safety best practices. Experienced working with scheduling software, knowledge and experience working with P6 considered a strong asset. Benefits RRSP with up to 5% employer matching Hybrid work model for corporate roles Employee stock ownership program Career growth through real development opportunities Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.

What you’ll do

Lead large-scale civil and infrastructure projects exceeding $200 million, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure flawless execution. Manage project budgets, schedules, and risks while mentoring team members and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of construction project management experience and a university degree or technology diploma in engineering. Candidates must be proficient in French and have strong expertise in financial management and scheduling software like P6.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching • Hybrid work model • Employee stock ownership program • Career growth opportunities • Transit pass reimbursement • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Mentorship · Preferred
  • Leadership · Preferred
  • Risk Management · Preferred
  • Project management · Preferred
  • Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Project Management
  • Financial Management
  • Risk Management
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Budget Planning
  • Health and Safety Leadership
  • P6 Scheduling Software
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Mentorship
  • Building Codes Knowledge

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Management & Leadership