PAVE AL | Project Manager

Colas Canada Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Civil Engineering or Technical college diploma/degree required
  • 5+ years' experience in roles such as Project Coordinator, Project Engineer, or Project Manager in road construction
  • Strong understanding of project quality specifications
  • Excellent communication and technical skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Proven people management skills
  • Knowledge of Provincial construction safety regulations and safe project execution

Responsibilities

  • Manage medium to large road paving and construction projects
  • Ensure thorough comprehension of project specifications and milestones
  • Plan and oversee project implementation and closeout phases
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental mandates
  • Lead project execution according to schedule and budget
  • Develop and monitor critical path schedules
  • Implement processes to achieve productivity targets
  • Maintain relationships with stakeholders for project success

Benefits

  • Regular contract position
  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Work on impactful infrastructure projects
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Support for continuous professional development
Full Job Description
PAVE AL | Project Manager

Company: THE MILLER GROUP

Job Location: MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CAN

Type of Contract: Regular

Posting Start Date: 8/28/26

Job Description:

Day in the Life

As Project Manager, you will provide overall administrative direction for one large or several smaller projects and successfully take responsibility for overall project performance including costs, schedule, quality control/assurance and project status. The role involves overseeing Project Coordinator(s), Superintendent(s), as well as maintaining relationships with sub-trades and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Managing medium to large road paving and construction project(s) with oversight from Senior Management
  • Thorough comprehension of each projects specifications, drawings, milestones and expectations through a projects completion
  • Plan projects at conception and oversee the implementation phase to complete project closeout
  • Ensure compliance with provincial safety and environmental mandates in project(s) execution
  • Lead and oversee all aspects of the project so it is delivered timely and according to budget
  • Develop, monitor, and adjust critical path schedules to achieve project(s) milestones
  • Implement processes, measures and standards that achieve productivity targets
  • Develop, discuss and implement project strategies in order to meet project and client milestones and expectations
  • Ensure project(s) costs are being utilized efficiently and effectively
  • Monitor performance against project(s) plan and design corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance
  • All QC/QA responsibilities for each project are achieved
  • Identify all long lead time materials and services and ensure timely procurement strategies are in place
  • Ensure all administrative, operational and technical components of a project(s) are being met
  • Prepare and assess contract agreements with owners and sub-contactors
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and engineers to obtain better pricing, market information and future opportunities


Qualifications

  • A Civil Engineering or Technical college diploma/degree
  • 5+ years' hands-on experience as a Project Coordinator, Project Engineer or Project Manager (or a combination thereof) handling medium to large scale road construction projects from conception to completion with budget and time constraints
  • Complete understanding of project quality specifications and expectations
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with superior writing, language and technical skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering construction drawings, specifications and reports
  • Exceptional people management skills
  • Significant understanding of Provincial construction safety regulations and proven record of safe project execution
  • Thorough understanding of job costing and accounting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with stakeholders including Senior Management
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective leadership skills to successfully: develop an effective and engaged team of contractors and suppliers; foster collaboration with stakeholders and other departments; promote innovation and creativity; and anticipate and adapt to change


Compensation Data

Targeting a base salary between $100,000 to $130,000 per annum

Information at a Glance

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