Project Manager, Heavy Civil

Colas

$103K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience managing large highway, bridge, or municipal construction projects.
  • Professional certification (PMP) and civil engineering background preferred.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Proficient in interpreting construction drawings and job costing.
  • Demonstrated understanding of provincial safety regulations and a record of safe project execution.
  • Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
  • Post-secondary education in engineering or construction; P.Eng designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all project aspects to ensure budget and timeline adherence.
  • Promote a productive work environment within the construction team.
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Develop and adjust project schedules to meet milestones.
  • Monitor performance against contracts and implement corrective action when needed.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets based on estimates.
  • Maintain effective communication with clients and subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive work atmosphere.
  • Flexibility in work arrangements.
  • Commitment to employee well-being and safety.
  • A competitive compensation package.
Full Job Description
Project Manager, Heavy Civil

Company: THE MILLER GROUP

Job Location: MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CAN

Type of Contract: Regular

Posting Start Date: 3/16/26

Job Description:

Summary

As a Project Manager, Heavy Civil you will provide overall direction for one large or several smaller projects and successfully take responsibility for overall project performance including costs, schedule, quality and project status. The role involves overseeing operations of the project coordinator(s), superintendent(s), field coordinators(s), and quality control administrators and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and clients.

As a Project Manager (Heavy Civil) You Will

  • Lead and oversee all aspects of the project to ensure it is delivered on budget and on time.
  • Effectively lead your construction team and promote a productive work environment.
  • Ensure that corporate health and safety program is adhered to along with site specific regulations and requirements
  • Develop, monitor and adjust critical path schedules to achieve project milestones. Implement processes, measures and standards that achieve productivity targets
  • Monitor performance against the contractual requirements and execute corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance. Identify, price, and negotiate additional work.
  • Develop the project budget for costs and revenue based on estimates provided
  • Review performance reports on costs, forecasts, and revenue to identify risks and opportunities to improve financial performance of the project
  • Communicate directly with clients and Subcontractors. Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships
  • Be responsible for documentation and correspondence including site work, submissions, change orders, claims, payment certification, etc. Ensure timely and accurate correspondence with all parties
  • Ensure projects are built to quality specifications. Monitor non-conformances and improve operations to comply with all QA/QC requirements
  • Provide technical and functional direction and support to the project team to create and promote opportunities for direct reports to take on new responsibilities aligned with business needs


What Will You Bring?

  • 8+ years hands-on experience leading large highway, bridge or municipal construction projects from concept to completion
  • A professional certification like PMP, civil engineering background and experience managing some MTO projects preferred
  • Deep understanding of construction contracts, specification and best practices. Leadership and people management skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with superior writing skills
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings
  • Complete understanding of job costing and forecasting
  • Significant understanding of Provincial construction Safety Regulations and proven record of safe project execution
  • Highly motivated self starter.
  • Commitment to the high quality standards.
  • Post Secondary Education in engineering or construction and P.Eng designation will be an asset


Compensation Data

$103,000 - $130,000 per annum

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being.

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