Senior Civil Project Manager – Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects

Canterra Group•Vaughan, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 experience managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects including sewer and watermain, 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 opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking long-term growth, leadership exposure, and the ability to play a key role within a growing infrastructure contractor. 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.

Requirements

10+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil or municipal infrastructure construction
Strong experience managing projects involving: Sewer & watermain, Underground utilities, Road construction, Deep excavation, Earthworks and grading, Municipal and transportation infrastructure projects
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase infrastructure assignments
Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, forecasting, and cost management
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and client relationships
Strong organizational and operational management skills
Proficient with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical education is considered an asset
Experience working with public sector or municipal infrastructure clients is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead the overall execution of heavy civil infrastructure projects from pre-construction through completion
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 and proactively resolve operational and commercial issues
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, and project milestones
Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and reporting activities
Support tender reviews, budgeting, change management, and risk mitigation initiatives
Collaborate closely with executive leadership and operations teams on project strategy and execution
Ensure strong health & safety performance across all project activities
Mentor and support the development of junior project staff