Senior Project Manager

ElevateHR Solutions; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario seeks a Civil Engineer to lead design projects and mentor a team. The role involves overseeing project workflows, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates possess strong problem-solving skills and a background in civil engineering design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a central design figure with team oversight.
• Ten years of civil engineering design experience required.

Responsibilities

• Identify design criteria and execute effective designs.
• Supervise plan preparation and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct site investigations and oversee project budgets.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Communication

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

At ElevateHR Solutions, we believe that people are the driving force behind every successful organization. With over 26 years of experience across diverse industries and international markets, we specialize in delivering strategic HR solutions that empower businesses to thrive.

Our mission is to elevate your HR function, transforming it from a back-office necessity to a core component of your company’s competitive advantage. Whether you're a startup seeking guidance or an established business looking to optimize your talent strategy, we’re here to provide expert support tailored to your unique goals.

By combining data-driven insights with a people-first approach, we help organizations build strong, inclusive cultures and unlock their full potential.

Let’s elevate your business together.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify design criteria plus plan and execute effective designs focused on exceeding client expectations.
• Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing at public agencies.
• Marketing, business development, lead finding and pursuit of new work. MUST HAVE A BOOK OF BUSINESS TO BRING ALONG
• Admin and finance tasks such as invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders, timecard approvals for team and attendance at required meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned :

• Develop schedules and supervise coordination of workflow of the design team with Sr. Project Manager.
• Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and other client deliverables. Ensure work / design is of high quality, cost-effective, incorporates Full Circle Thinking, and meets the agency and client standards.
• Supervise or provide direct contact with agencies, supervise plan processing for approval, work with agencies to resolve design problems and determine compliance with agency requirements.
• Oversee coordination with all outside consultants (geotechnical, landscape, plumbing, architect, etc.) and internal departments (survey, mapping, water quality, etc.). Initiate kick-off meetings, as appropriate, for various project phases.
• Conduct site investigations and other research for proposals, designs, and marketing materials. Oversee or make visits to site during construction to check for plan conformity, resolve construction discrepancies, and respond to RFIs. Provide workload forecast to ensure team is properly utilized.
• Communicate need for additional resources with Sr. Project Manager.
• Conduct staff reviews and provide coaching / training.
• Responsible for seeing that time is properly charged to project and employee timecards are submitted in a timely manner.
• Track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and change order requests when required.
• Initiate, implement and promote new ideas and procedures incorporating Full Circle Thinking.
• Represent FEI in meetings with clients and agencies.
• Attend seminars and classes and submit written evaluations of seminars and classes with one or two key changes you are going to use.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with Principal or Sr. Project Manager supervises 1-5 employees within the Engineering Team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Any combination of a bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university and civil engineering design experience totaling ten years; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of experience as the central design figure for a team as well as experience mentoring and overseeing workflow of projects is required. Successful candidates will have well-developed problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and team-building skills and the ability to manage projects from start to finish. EIT certification required. PE license or ability to obtain the PE license within two years of hire / promotion is required.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and / or Civil 3D preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment