Senior Construction Manager - Tunnels - Toronto

Black & Veatch Corporation; Markham; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead projects through construction phases, spanning water and wastewater infrastructure. You will coordinate with EOR, sub-consultants, and owners, guiding staff and managing client relations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates have extensive construction leadership, OSHA training, and a track record in large tunneling or similar projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 18+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 5 years of previous construction manager experience.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports
• Prepare and review documentation for disputes, such as RFI responses, change order development, and issues or claims
• Successfully assist owner managing and delivering projects on time and on budget
• Utilize internal Project Management Information Systems. Procore experience preferred
• Present findings to clients and design team through effective oral and written communication
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with Contractor and clients through frequent interactions
• Attend, when appropriate, monthly progress meetings and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team
• Lead and manage construction administration phases of projects for owner including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, pay application processing
• Manage and coordinate subconsultant firms for the program and monitor costs and invoices
• Assist in preparation and review of client fee proposals and construction phase budgeting

Skills

Construction mgmt

Project management

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

P.Eng. license

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Markham, ON, CA

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Opportunity Type :Staff

Contract Hire Only for this Project :No

Why Black and Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride . As a 100%employee ‑ ownedcompany, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care , and safety isnon ‑ negotiableand embedded into every role,siteand decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup,you’llwork withcutting ‑ edgetechnology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow throughreal ‑ world,hands ‑ onexperience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets,you’llhave the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

The Senior Construction Manager willbe responsible forleading projects through construction phases. Project types could include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, water / wastewater treatmentfacilitiesand related infrastructure. Skillset shall include coordinating and communicating with the EOR, sub-consultants, utility owners,contractorand other stakeholders performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct staff and perform client management activities to support our Water/Wastewater team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports
• Prepare and review documentation for disputes, such as RFI responses, change order development, and issues or claims
• Successfully assist owner managing and delivering projects on time and on budget
• Utilize internal Project Management Information Systems. Procore experience preferred
• Present findings to clients and design team through effective oral and written communication
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with Contractor and clients through frequent interactions
• Attend, when appropriate, monthly progress meetings and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team
• Lead and manage construction administration phases of projets for owner including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, pay application processing, for ongoing construction projects
• Manage and coordinate subconsultant firms for the program and monitor costs and invoices
• Assist in preparation and review of client fee proposals and consntruction phase budgeting

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Construction Management,Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.

P.Eng.license

20+ yearsincluding 10years experiencein major tunneling projects.

Excel, Bluebeam, Microsoft Suite, and Procore experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 18+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 5 years of previous construction manager experience.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA training preferred.

The Opportunity

This jobposting is for establishing a newly created position

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

019

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: CAD - CAD