Construction Manager - Water

Construction Benefits

$150K — $185K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or Journeyman Trade Certification
  • 8+ years of direct construction experience managing complex projects
  • Strong expertise in project planning, estimating, scheduling, and cost control
  • Proficient in financial accountability on large-scale projects up to $100M
  • Proven leadership in managing and mentoring project teams and client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple construction projects
  • Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring performance and accountability
  • Oversee financial performance including budgeting and cost control
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Champion health, safety, quality, and operational excellence across projects

Benefits

  • Three to five weeks of vacation, with additional credit for prior industry experience
  • Flexible, comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan designed to support your well-being
Full Job Description
Toronto, ON Canada

Requisition ID: 31037

Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN)

Workplace Type: Office

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is recruiting a Construction Manager to support the Water/Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Construction Manager provides overall planning, leadership, and management for a portfolio of building projects or a major project segment up to Level 3 complexity. An experienced builder with strong business and client focus, the incumbent is accountable for all aspects of project delivery including planning, preconstruction, execution, close-out, financial performance, HSE, and quality for projects with annual revenues of up to $100 million. The role includes leading and mentoring project teams (up to 25 staff with 5-6 direct reports), maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and profitably. As a key member of the operations leadership team, the Construction Manager operates with full autonomy and contributes to executive and project steering committee decisions while actively supporting the Water/Infrastructure Division.

Your Role in Building What Matters - From Office to Site
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple construction projects or major project components, ensuring safety, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are met
  • Manage and mentor project teams and field supervision, driving performance, accountability, and effective coordination across disciplines.
  • Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, change management, and profitability for projects up to $100M annually
  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, managing expectations and delivering high-quality outcomes while supporting repeat and new business opportunities.
  • Champion health, safety, quality, and operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture across all project phases.


The Right Tools for the Job

Education & Experience: Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a Journeyman Trade Certification (or equivalent), with 8+ years of direct construction experience managing complex projects

Technical & Financial Skills: Strong expertise in project planning, estimating, scheduling, contract and change management, cost control, forecasting, and profit-and-loss accountability on large-scale construction projects

Leadership & Systems Knowledge: Proven ability to lead and mentor project teams, manage client relationships, and apply strong knowledge of HSE, quality standards, OH&S regulations, and project management and scheduling software

Compensation
  • Salary Range $150,000 to $185,000 per annum
  • Compensation aligned to education and experience, ensuring fair and competitive placement
  • Three to five weeks of vacation, with additional credit for prior industry experience
  • Flexible, comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan designed to support your well-being

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