Project Manager - Operations/Projects

03001 GIP - GFLI; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive group benefits program

Retirement savings program

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to deliver heavy civil construction projects in Ontario. You will lead planning, execution, and closeout, juggling multiple sites while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to design specs.

You will monitor performance metrics, manage subcontracts, and mentor teams. Strong communication with owners, consultants, and subcontractors is essential to protect margins and drive safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• P.Eng. or C.E.T. designation is asset.
• 8–10 years in construction, with heavy civil, road and bridge experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closeout of heavy civil construction projects.
• Manage multiple sites, coordinating resources, schedules and teams.
• Monitor cost, schedule, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and quality.
• Negotiate subcontracts, POs, and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Conduct site visits to ensure safety and adherence to standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor project teams; interface with stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities to protect margins; ensure proper closeout.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil construction

Road & bridge projects

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! GTA , Ontario SUMMARY The Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects, with a focus on achieving excellence in revenue generation, profitability, quality, and safety. This role oversees multiple concurrent projects across various sites, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational standards.

Primary Scope of Role

Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to design specifications. Manage multiple project sites simultaneously, coordinating resources, schedules, and teams to optimize performance and outcomes. Monitor and control project performance metrics including cost, schedule, equipment utilization, manpower, materials, safety, and quality. Negotiate and issue subcontracts, major purchase orders, and progress payments; oversee subcontractor performance and compliance. Conduct regular site visits to ensure safe working conditions and adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams; assess performance and support development of direct reports. Interface with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment. Identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle to protect margins and enhance value. Ensure project documentation, reporting, and closeout activities are completed accurately and efficiently. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, safety-first thinking, and operational excellence.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• P.Eng. or C.E.T. designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with a strong background in heavy civil, road, and bridge projects.
• Experience with AFP/P3 Design-Build projects is an asset.
• Experience in sewer and watermain construction is also considered an asset.
• Deep understanding of construction materials, specifications, methods, procedures, construction law, and building codes.
• Expert-level knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) is required.
• Proven experience in estimating and managing all aspects of road building, asphalt, and general construction projects.
• Results-oriented with a strong ability to drive revenue and profit in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple competing demands across sites.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to integrate diverse perspectives and build high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated versatility and resourcefulness in solving complex business and project challenges.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What we offer

Expected Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive group benefits program
• Retirement savings program
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. "GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best.

Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public.

Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely.

GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities.

We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies.

Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities.

From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors.

The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA.

We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.

If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!