Project Manager

Fidelity Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Group in Ontario seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil highway projects, including roads and bridges. You will oversee safety, scheduling, budgeting, quality, procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination across field teams and consultants.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil PM, Ontario public-sector project experience (MTO, DND, municipalities), expertise in cost control and scheduling, and a Civil Engineering degree (P.Eng an

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with Ontario public-sector projects (MTO, DND, municipalities).
• Strong cost control, forecasting, subcontract management, and change orders.
• Solid scheduling, contract administration, and field coordination.
• Ontario driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Manage cost, schedule, quality, safety, and reporting.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and productivity tracking.
• Maintain schedules and recovery plans; handle submittals and change orders.
• Coordinate procurement and subcontractors; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects across Ontario, primarily within our highway division that focuses on roads and bridges. This role is responsible for overall project performance, including safety, scheduling, budgeting, quality, procurement, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate has proven success delivering complex road, bridge, highway, or municipal infrastructure projects in both rural and urban environments, and is comfortable working with field teams, consultants, subcontractors, and public-sector clients such as MTO, DND, and municipalities.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Manage project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, safety, and reporting
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and productivity tracking
• Build and update project schedules and recovery plans
• Prepare and manage submittals, change orders, RFIs, claims, and project communications
• Manage procurement and subcontractor coordination
• Assess deficiencies and develop remediation proposals
• Collaborate with superintendents and field teams to ensure efficient execution
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, permits, environmental commitments, and company procedures
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OHSA, project safety plans, and site-specific requirements
• Support tender reviews, project handoff, risk identification, and project strategy
• Mentor junior project staff and contribute to continuous improvement across operations
• Maintain project files and digital records, including As-Built Records
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction
• Experience with Ontario public-sector projects (MTO, DND, municipalities)
• Strong background in cost control, forecasting, subcontract management, and change orders
• Solid understanding of scheduling, contract administration, and field coordination
• Experience working directly with owners, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers in Ontario
• Familiarity with OPSS/OPSD, MTO/municipal standards, traffic staging, utility coordination, and heavy civil project controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred; equivalent accredited civil engineering degree or closely related construction/infrastructure degree will also be considered
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD and Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tool is an asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required

Hiring & Application Process

Fidelity Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Fidelity Engineering & Construction

Fidelity Engineering & Construction operates as a general contractor in the heavy civil construction sector, delivering infrastructure that supports Canada’s transportation networks, environmental systems, and public assets.

We work primarily with federal, provincial, and public-sector clients, providing end-to-end construction services on projects that demand advanced technical expertise, careful coordination, and a deep understanding of regulatory and environmental requirements.

Our work is defined not by a checklist of services, but by our ability to manage complexity, adapt to site-specific challenges, and deliver durable, long-term solutions.

As the Fidelity Group of Companies continues to evolve in their respective industries, we have only begun our journey of what we are capable of achieving. The success of our business can be attributed to the incredible group of talented professionals that already make up our team here at Fidelity. It is our goal to be not only an industry leader, but also to ensure that our team members are continually provided with challenging, meaningful and dynamic opportunities.