Senior Construction Project Manager - ( 195595 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Transportation Construction Services team in Richmond Hill to work on infrastructure projects for provincial and municipal highways and roadway projects. Reporting to the group lead, the position will be responsible for overseeing and managing a Construction Administration and Inspection Teams while liaising with client and contractor representatives.

In the role of Senior Construction Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

Oversee and ensure Contract Administration deliverables are completed in accordance to client requirements;

Promote and oversee implementation of health and safety regulations;

Review, interpret, and analyze the Contractor’s initial critical path schedule to determine conformance to the contract, and provide regular review and analysis of monthly critical path schedules;

Liaise with contractors and client representatives;

Chair and lead project meetings;

Provide interpretation and recommendation of contractor submitted claims;

Negotiate price agreements, change orders, claims and work directives;

Perform value engineering and constructability reviews;

Provide support and construction perspectives to design teams;

Manage project budget and schedule;

Manage day to day activities of the project team and Subconsultants

Prepare status reports and other related project planning and control documentation;

Visit project sites to attend meetings and monitor construction progress

Mentor and train junior staff

Engage in business development and proposal activities

Travel to projects across the province for extended periods of time

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, and or related discipline with relevant experience.

Registration with PEO as a P.Eng.



or the ability to be registered, and or certified by OACETT as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) and hold a Road Construction Contract Administrator (rcca) designation.

Completed the MTO T131 – Advanced Claims – Dispute Resolution training;

Experience with overseeing construction administration aspects on roadway, highway, and bridges infrastructure projects;

15 years or more of progressive construction and contract administration experience;

Experience on Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) construction projects would be an asset.

Proven analytical, communication, and negotiation skills;

Sound knowledge of roadway and highway design standards, OPS specifications, standard drawings.

Knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying transportation construction practices; procedures and quality assurance techniques;

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Laws and Regulations (Environmental, Health and Safety, etc.) and their application in construction contracts;

Ability to interpret critical path schedules;

Experience working with MS Project or Primavera (P6) would be considered a strong asset;

Experience with MS Word and Excel;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and be able to independently write reports and correspondence;

ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work;

ability to analyze and solve problems;

be a proven leader and demonstrate leadership abilities;

Valid Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Construction or design certifications

Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog)

Ability to interpret construction schedules

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety.



estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.

Must have robust people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location
Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Industry
Highway + Road

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting
Aug 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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