Senior Civil Project Manager – Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects

Job Description

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 watermain, 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 the 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 & watermain
  
• Underground utilities
  
• Road construction
  
• Deep excavation
  
• 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

Confidential Inquiry

We understand that many accomplished Senior Civil Project Managers are not actively exploring the market.

If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, project pipeline, compensation structure, or how this role compares to your current position, we would welcome the conversation.

Requirements
Who You Are 10+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil or municipal infrastructure construction Strong experience managing projects involving: Sewer & watermain Underground utilities Road construction Deep excavation 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