Project Manager

• Independently manage all phases of civil infrastructure projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, documentation, and close out.
• Direct day to day construction operations with superintendents and field teams, ensuring resources (crews, subcontractors, materials, trucking) are properly scheduled.
• Identify and resolve project issues proactively (utilities, design conflicts, weather delays, schedule impacts, quality concerns, labor issues).
• Maintain accurate, timely project documentation and reporting, including progress estimates, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Ensure all legal documents, permits, and standards are completed and compliant.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipalities, consultants, inspectors, utilities, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings (weekly reviews, daily onsite check ins) and ensure clear communication and follow through on commitments.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, progress claims, contract correspondence, and negotiations related to scope and schedule.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships through consistent execution, integrity, and responsiveness.

• Uphold company and industry safety standards; ensure compliance on all job sites.
• Oversee QA/QC for underground utilities, grading, concrete, gravel, and asphalt paving work.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor performance metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure project information is captured accurately in required software systems.

• Mentor and support Project Coordinators: set expectations, delegate tasks, review work, and develop their technical/project management skills.
• Provide annual reviews, coaching, and ongoing training as systems or processes evolve.

• Provide senior-level technical guidance for municipal infrastructure (water, sanitary, stormwater, roadway, and utility construction).
• Oversee construction administration activities including RFIs, shop drawings, inspections, and contractor coordination.
• Prepare or review technical reports and ensure compliance with municipal standards and project requirements.
• Support special initiatives or internal improvements as required.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Civil Engineering Technologist (CET), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Class 5 Driver’s License required.

• 5+ years managing civil construction projects, including municipal roads, underground utilities, and paving.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget with minimal supervision.
• Experience supervising or mentoring project staff.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and municipal standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.

• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear, confident communicator (written and verbal).
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Professional, accountable, and team‑oriented.
• High sense of urgency and ownership

• Occasional overtime as required.
• Work occurs in both office and field environments, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
• Fieldwork may involve exposure to weather, dust, noise, asphalt, equipment, and other typical construction-site conditions.
• Regular travel to job sites; must maintain safe driving practices in all conditions and comply with company vehicle policies.
• Ability to lift and carry 10 lbs regularly.
• Use of required PPE at all times; additional sun and weather protection recommended.
• Must comply with company safety programs, drug and alcohol policies, and all corporate policies.

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