Location This position focuses on Demathieu Bard's projects within the GTA/Southern Ontario. The head office for Ontario is located in Peterborough, with a satellite office located at 65 Queen St West, Toronto (Thomson Building).
Required Experience Experience in building/rehabilitating heavy civil transportation infrastructure (often involving water, such as bridges, canals, dams, culverts, cofferdams and similar) is required.
Job Summary Reporting to the Vice President of Ontario, as the Senior Project Manager you will provide leadership to a team of project managers, engineers, project coordinators and site superintendents in the successful planning and implementation of medium to large civil construction projects. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects on time and budget, while maximizing financial returns to the organization. With a focus on safety, the project manager is providing leadership in the development of project execution plans, project scheduling activities, develop and monitor project budgets and expenditures, and maintain positive relationships with project clients.
Salary range: $140-170K annually
Responsibilities Management – 50% Ensure all projects meet anticipated schedules, stay within budget, meet client expectations and are executed at highest level of quality
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
Prepare and manage project budget/itemized costs, construction schedules and milestones, and monitor project progress
Tender, review, approve and award all sub-trades in conjunction with Estimator. Coordinate sub-trades work activities. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations with Site Superintendents, ensuring quality control
Develop quantity and material take offs for estimation and budget preparations
Direct the purchase of building materials and equipment
Monitor site safety and ensure compliance to OH&S; Act and COR standards
Review and approve all supplier and subcontractor invoices and weekly time sheets for field workers
Manage and execute the Contemplated Change Order (CCO), Change Order (CO) and Change Directive (CD)



processed in a timely manner, responding to the timeframes requested by the Client and contract specifications. In all cases, follow-up until an approved CO is received within the timelines of contract specifications
Technical – 25% Provide direction for construction methodologies and direct designers in the completion of detailed designs and construction drawing preparation
Prepare technical specifications for construction services, utilities and works
Analyse and provide feedback on reports, design and analysis completed by third parties including engineering firms, architects and technical consultants
Prepare and lead execution of project environmental management plan including all waste management, contaminant management, water and soil protection, and mitigation for impacts to wildlife and species at risk
Oversee all civil quality control and quality assurance programs including materials testing programs (aggregate and concrete), and quality assurance programs (site survey benchmarks, reinforcing steel inspections, installation tolerances, etc.)
Communication – 25% Represent the company in direct communication with clients, project stakeholders, regulatory bodies, partners and the general public
Maintain effective communication with senior management and the project team, ensuring relevant project updates are communicated effectively
Prepare various documents such as technical documents, meeting minutes, project progress status and change order summaries
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Client, Consultants, Architects, Designers, Provincial/Municipal Inspectors, Site Superintendents and Sub-Trades




Ensure Site Superintendents are up to date in regards to on site project documentation including but not limited to legislative requirements
Qualifications Education / Certifications BSc/BA in engineering, or civil construction or equivalent relevant project experience
PMP certification with PMI
Experience and Technical Knowledge 15+ year experience as construction project manager with specific experience in managing large civil construction projects in excess of $25 million
In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
Knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial Health and Safety Regulations
Ability to read blueprints, structural drawings and plan sets
Advanced understanding of risk management and mitigation
Extensive experience in managing budget for large construction projects
Driver's license and personal transportation
Core Competencies An outgoing team player
Exceptional communication skills, oral and written
Accountability
Job Related Competencies Superior analytical and problem solving skills
Advanced persuasive communication
Strategic thinking and decision making
Advanced leadership and coaching skills
Stress management
Managing performance
Personal credibility
Workplace health and safety awareness
Computer Skills Excellent knowledge of MS Office including MS Project
Familiarity with construction/ project management software including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Bluebeam and HECRAS
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We respect and value our differences. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Construction Demathieu Bard (CDB) Inc. is committed to making the Recruitment & Selection process accessible. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Human Resources Policies All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal record check. Applicants must consent to this check as part of the hiring process.

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📌 Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction (Ontario)
🏢 Construction demathieu & bard (CDB
📍 Ontario