Job Description

The Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects, with a focus on achieving excellence in revenue generation, profitability, quality, and safety. This role oversees multiple concurrent projects across various sites, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational standards.

Primary Scope of Role:

• Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to design specifications.
• Manage multiple project sites simultaneously, coordinating resources, schedules, and teams to optimize performance and outcomes.
• Monitor and control project performance metrics including cost, schedule, equipment utilization, manpower, materials, safety, and quality.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts, major purchase orders, and progress payments; oversee subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure safe working conditions and adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams; assess performance and support development of direct reports.
• Interface with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle to protect margins and enhance value.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and closeout activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, safety-first thinking, and operational excellence.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• P.Eng. or C.E.T. designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with a strong background in heavy civil, road, and bridge projects.
• Experience with AFP/P3 Design-Build projects is an asset.
• Experience in sewer and watermain construction is also considered an asset.
• Deep understanding of construction materials, specifications, methods, procedures, construction law, and building codes.
• Expert-level knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) is required.
• Proven experience in estimating and managing all aspects of road building, asphalt, and general construction projects.
• Results-oriented with a strong ability to drive revenue and profit in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple competing demands across sites.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to integrate diverse perspectives and build high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated versatility and resourcefulness in solving complex business and project challenges.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

About Us

Our People

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. Our most valuable asset is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighborhoods and shapes our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors. The work we at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!

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