Project Manager, Marine Division

Strong Enterprises; Belleville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Bros General Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Marine Division to oversee dredging, environmental remediation, shoreline protection, and related civil construction projects across Ontario. You will manage planning, scheduling, budgets, subcontractors, and client relations to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires strong construction knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in marine construction, dredging, or related civil construction is required.
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, and clients is essential.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs, contracts, and schedules is needed.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage marine and civil projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate schedules, labour, equipment, vessels, and subcontractors to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Maintain project documentation, change orders, costs, and progress claims.
• Communicate priorities and updates to internal teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Marine construction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

We value inclusivity, integrity, and professionalism in every project we undertake

Strong Bros General Contracting is a trusted leader in ICI (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional) construction projects across Ontario. Rooted in family values, our team is committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities.

Job Title: Project Manager, Marine Division

Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday, full-time. 7am to 4pm; however, this role is project-based and hours may vary based on project schedules, site conditions, marine conditions, weather, client requirements, and business needs. Project Managers should expect to work approximately 50 hours per week, with additional hours as required.

Compensation Range: $100,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Number of Openings: 1

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and organized Project Manager to support our Marine Division, with a primary focus on dredging, environmental remediation, shoreline protection, and related marine and civil construction projects.

This role is responsible for managing project planning, coordination, scheduling, communication, documentation, budgets, change management, subcontractors, suppliers, equipment, and client relationships. The Project Manager works closely with owners, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, Site Supervisors, Foremen, operators, crew members, and internal teams to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on budget, and to company standards.

The successful candidate will bring strong construction knowledge, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Experience with marine construction, dredging, shoreline work, environmental remediation, sheet piling, barges, tugboats, or water-adjacent construction is considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

Project Management & Coordination:

• Manage assigned marine and civil construction projects from planning through completion
• Coordinate project schedules, labour, equipment, vessels, barges, tugboats, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, inspections, permits, access, and project requirements
• Work closely with Site Supervisors, Foremen, operators, crews, subcontractors, consultants, customers, inspectors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, site conditions, marine conditions, permits, environmental requirements, and project documentation
• Monitor project progress, productivity, safety, quality, costs, timelines, deficiencies, and overall project performance
• Identify project risks, delays, conflicts, deficiencies, changes, access issues, weather impacts, water level concerns, marine conditions, and site concerns, and elevate or resolve them as required
• Support project planning, sequencing, resource coordination, and day-to-day decision-making
• Help ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements, company standards, client expectations, and applicable regulations

Marine Division & Field Support:

• Support marine construction activities, including dredging, environmental remediation, shoreline protection, sheet piling, barge-related work, tugboat operations, excavation, material handling, site preparation, restoration, and related civil construction activities
• Coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, disposal needs, staging areas, access, site logistics, marine logistics, and operational needs for assigned projects
• Work with field teams to support safe and efficient work around water, vessels, barges, equipment, traffic, utilities, slopes, excavations, and changing site conditions
• Assist with planning and coordinating work impacted by weather, water levels, access limitations, permits, inspections, environmental requirements, and customer needs
• Communicate project priorities, changes, and required follow-ups to internal teams and field staff
• Support project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, invoicing, progress claims, and work-in-progress reporting as required
• Review and track project costs, labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, rentals, purchase orders, and other project expenses
• Prepare, review, track, and communicate change orders, extra work, quotations, approvals, and related documentation
• Review subcontractor and supplier documentation, invoices, progress claims, and supporting records as required
• Monitor project scope and help ensure changes are documented, approved, and communicated before work proceeds where required
• Support contract administration, closeout documentation, deficiency tracking, warranties, and final project records

Communication, Documentation & Safety:

• Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, Site Supervisors, Foremen, crews, and internal teams
• Attend and participate in project meetings, site meetings, pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and closeout meetings as required
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, meeting notes, reports, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change orders, photos, permits, drawings, and project records
• Support safety planning, site coordination, hazard identification, incident follow-up, environmental controls, and compliance with company and site-specific safety requirements
• Ensure project teams follow company policies, site rules, client requirements, PPE requirements, traffic plans, marine safety requirements, environmental requirements, and safe work procedures
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, employees, regulators, and the public

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous project management experience in marine construction, dredging, environmental remediation, shoreline protection, civil construction, general contracting, or a related construction environment is required
• Experience with barges, tugboats, dredging equipment, sheet piling, shoreline work, environmental controls, water-adjacent construction, or marine logistics is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, permits, and project documentation
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, suppliers, equipment, vessels, materials, inspections, permits, and client requirements
• Experience with project budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, billing, progress claims, RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, or contract administration is considered an asset
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and construction/project management software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, priorities, and stakeholders at the same time
• Valid driver's licence in good standing
• Where driving is, or may become, part of the employee's duties, the employee must maintain a valid driver's licence in good standing and provide an acceptable driver's abstract that meets company and insurance requirements
• The company may obtain and review the employee's driver's abstract every three months, or as otherwise required
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, accountable, and able to exercise sound judgment
• Must comply with company health and safety requirements and be fit for duty while visiting sites, driving company vehicles, or performing work

Note

All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by a third-party provider. Background screening requirements vary by position and may include, where applicable, criminal record checks, employment and education verification, and a driver's abstract review. Candidates selected to move forward will be provided with additional details and an opportunity to ask questions at that stage.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Strong Enterprises is committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace where people feel valued and supported. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and the work we do, and we welcome applications from individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If this role interests you and you believe you bring relevant skills or experience, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Strong Enterprises is committed to providing accommodations in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For individuals requiring accommodation or support throughout the recruitment process please call 613-477-3250 ext. 243 or email [e-mail].