Senior Civil Project Manager - Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects
Location: GTA, ON | Projects Across Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation: $145,000 - $190,000 base + bonus + RRSP + benefits + vacation

About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected heavy civil contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout the GTA and Ontario.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager with extensive experiencemanaging large-scale heavy civil construction projects including sewer andwatermain, underground utilities, road construction, deep excavation,structures, and municipal infrastructure work. This role is ideal for a proven construction leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys overseeing complex projects from pre-construction through completion.

The company is recognized for:

Large-scale heavy civil and municipal infrastructure projects

Strong reputation within the Ontario infrastructure market

Collaborative and experienced operations teams

Long-term project backlog and financial stability

Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

This is an excellent prospect for a Senior Project Manager seeking long-term growth, leadership exposure, and the ability to play a key role within a growing infrastructure contractor.

The Role
As the Senior Civil Project Manager, you will oversee the successful execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects while managing project teams, client relationships, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and overall project performance.

You will work closely with Superintendents, Project Coordinators, Estimators, consultants, municipalities, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently,



and in alignment with contractual and operational objectives.

This role requires strong leadership capability, commercial acumen, and deep technical understanding of heavy civil construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall execution ofheavy civil infrastructure projects from pre-construction throughcompletion

Manage project schedules,budgets, forecasting, and cost control activities

Oversee Project Coordinators,Superintendents, subcontractors, and project support teams

Maintain strong client,consultant, and municipal relationships throughout project delivery

Coordinate procurement,subcontractor management, and construction planning activities

Monitor project progress andproactively resolve operational and commercial issues

Ensure compliance with contractrequirements, specifications, and project milestones

Lead project meetings, progressreviews, and reporting activities

Support tender reviews,budgeting, change management, and risk mitigation initiatives

Collaborate closely withexecutive leadership and operations teams on project strategy andexecution

Ensure strong health & safetyperformance across all project activities

Mentor and support thedevelopment of junior project staff

Who You Are

10+ years of Project Managementexperience within heavy civil or municipal infrastructure construction

Strong experience managingprojects involving:

Sewer & watermain

Road construction





Earthworks and grading

Municipal and transportationinfrastructure projects

Proven ability to manage complex,multi-phase infrastructure assignments

Strong understanding ofconstruction contracts, scheduling, forecasting, and cost management

Excellent leadership,communication, and problem-solving abilities

Experience managingsubcontractors, consultants, and client relationships

Strong organizational andoperational management skills

Proficient with projectmanagement software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office

Engineering, ConstructionManagement, or related technical education is considered an asset

Experience working with publicsector or municipal infrastructure clients is highly desirable

Why This Role Stands Out
Major Infrastructure Projects – Lead complex heavy civil assignments across the GTA and Ontario

Leadership Opportunity – Play a key role within a growing and highly respected civil contractor

Strong Compensation Package – $145,000 - $190,000 base salary plus bonus potential, RRSP program,benefits, and vacation package

Long-Term Stability – Strong project backlog and consistent infrastructure work pipeline

Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside experienced operations and executive leadership teams

Career Growth Potential – Opportunity to grow into senior operational leadership roles over time

Confidential Inquiry
We understand that many accomplished Senior Civil Project Managers arenot actively exploring the market.

If you are open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity,project pipeline, compensation structure, or how this role compares to yourcurrent position, we would welcome the conversation.

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📌 Senior Civil Project Manager – Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects (Ontario)
🏢 Canterra Group
📍 Ontario