Project Manager

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Project Manager

Halifax Harbour Bridges is a provincial Crowncorporation that operates and maintains two bridges across the Halifax Harbourthe Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and the A. Murray MacKay Bridge. Approximately105000 vehicles cross the two bridges each workday along with the hundreds ofpedestrians and cyclists who use the active transportation lanes on theMacdonald Bridge. Halifax Harbour Bridges goal is to ensure that everyonejourneying across the Macdonald and MacKay bridges has a safe efficient andreliable cross-harbour transportation infrastructure.

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HHB is seeking a drivenProject Manager to lead and deliver capital and operational projects across itsinfrastructure and facilities portfolio. This role provides expert projectmanagement support to the Engineering and Maintenance teams working closelywith a broad range of internal and external partners. The successful candidatewill demonstrate strong leadership sound judgement and a commitment tosafety efficiency and exceptional client service. This position offers theopportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth of HHBs Maintenance andTechnical teams while further developing professional and leadershipcapabilities.

PrimaryResponsibilities :

Manage multipleconcurrent infrastructure and facilities projects providing day-to-day projectmanagement coordination and support and resources to Engineering andMaintenance teams.

Conduct constructabilityreviews and collaborate on estimates tendering bid evaluation scopedevelopment and contract awards during preconstruction.

Develop and maintainproject plans schedules budgets and risk registers to ensure projects aredelivered on time and within scope and budget.

Maintain complete andaccurate project documentation and controls across all phases includinginitiation design procurement monitoring reporting and closeoutprocedures.

Monitor design andconstruction quality to ensure compliance with drawings specificationsexecution plans and quality control standards and provide interpretations andrecommendations.

Coordinate fieldactivities and construction sequencing identifying risk resolving technicalissues and supporting safe and effective site operations.

Review and administercontract processed including RFIs submittals shop drawings change ordersprogress billings and critical systems documentation.

Attend and activelyparticipate in regular project meetings prepare agendas and minutes andprovide timely updates and reports to stakeholders.

Foster and maintaineffective communication and working relationships with HHB staff consultantscontractors clients and corporate stakeholders on topics important to theconstruction industry and impacts to projects.

Demonstrate leadershipand adherence to Health Safety and Environmental standards on assignedprojects through inspection audits review of contractor safety plans andfollow-up on incidents and non-conformance.

Lead the commissioningstart-up turnover activities and coordination / liaison with local utilities toensure infrastructure and facilities are operationally ready.

Support teameffectiveness by mentoring project staff coordinating resources andcontributing to training performance discussions and professionaldevelopment.

Perform other relatedduties as assigned.

Qualifications

Successful completion ofpost-secondary education in a relevant field such as engineering constructionmanagement project management architecture or business program.

PMP Certification isconsidered an asset.

Minimum 8 years of experienceas Owners Representative with project management and / or constructionmanagement experience.

Excellent written andverbal communication and presentation skills with internal and externalstakeholders.

Knowledge of basicconstruction law application of building codes and the coordination ofstructural mechanical electrical architectural and civil drawings and specifications.

Strong organizationalskills detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks prioritiesand deadlines following project management best practices.

Able to lead and workcollaboratively across multiple cross-functional teams serving as a role modeland mentor.

Strong financialknowledge and understanding of capital budgets construction costs including thecost of labour and resources.

Technically proficientwith Microsoft Office suite (Excel Project etc.).

Physical Requirements :

Walk stand climb stoop kneel crouch and reachon uneven surfaces bridge decks and temporary works. Lift carry push orpull materials and equipment (up to 2535 lbs). Use tools with manual dexterityand sit for computer-based tasks such as planning scheduling and vision and hearing for conversations alarms radio use and readingdrawings / specs. Safely operate a vehicle between offices and bridge sites.

Working Conditions :

This safety-sensitive role combines office work(planning documentation meetings) with field work (inspections contractorcoordination). Field work may involve extreme heights (170320 feet) confinedspaces variable weather high noise vibration dust fumes lead (withrespirators) and flammable materials. The position may involve mental stressfrom conflicting demands and safety-critical tasks requiring focus quickdecision-making and strong communication. Strict adherence to safety protocolsand the use of PPE are always required.

About the position :

This is a Full-time Permanent Non-Union position. The hours of work are35 hours per week; however the role does requireoccasional extended hours. The comprehensive compensation package includeshealth dental benefits insurance coverage and a defined benefit pension plan.

Annual Salary : The annual compensation for this roleis $90000.00

How to apply : Please send a cover letter and resume to . Posting closesat 4 : 00 PM on Tuesday February 24 2026.

EmploymentEquity Statement :

HHB is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify to support our diversityand inclusion efforts.

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks backgroundchecks confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada and job-relatedmedical / functional assessments appropriate to this safety-sensitive information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Informationand Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitment purposes. Foraccommodation please contact .

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1