Senior Construction Project Manager

J-AAR; London; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Paid vacation

Referral Bonuses

Company paid benefits

Career development opportunities

Training opportunities

Celebration events

Job summary

J-AAR Civil Infrastructures seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate large construction projects in Ontario, reporting to the Construction Manager. You will collaborate with estimators, site supervisors, general superintendents, and other project managers to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role involves site and office work, with potential evenings and weekends. You will be responsible for scope definition, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in construction engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10–20 years in heavy civil construction.
• Proven ability to plan and lead projects, with strong coordination.
• Demonstrated commitment to health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Define and clarify project scopes, develop work plans and schedules.
• Coordinate materials and subcontractors and issue purchase orders.
• Monitor schedule, progress and performance; take corrective actions.
• Ensure timely invoicing and cost reporting.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Construction engineering degree or diploma

P.Eng. preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Heavyjob

Job description

J-AAR is forging a future as a premier construction leader in Canada, rooted in the founding vision of John and Loralee Aarts in 1982 with a commitment to foster an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential, supported by the belief in others more than they believe in themselves.

We empower our team members to unlock their full potential on collaborative construction projects, with transformative results for our customers, communities, and individuals engaged in all the projects we are involved in.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who is aspiring to reach their potential in the field of construction, reporting to the Construction Manager. The Senior Project Manager works closely with Estimators, Site Supervisors, General Superintendents, and other Project Managers to ensure success on assigned projects in harmony with other demands on company resources.

Environment

While supporting a construction environment you will be working both on construction sites and within an office environment. You will have the ability to work the occasional evenings and weekends. Your support may be required outside of normal work hours. Overtime required as necessary for completion of projects.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Define and clarify project scopes, develop project work plans and schedules
• Complete job start-up tasks
• Coordinate and organize materials and subcontractors
• Issue complete Purchase Orders prior to material delivery or subcontractor work is performed
• Coordinate long term crew requirements for the project with Site Supervisor and communicate with General Superintendents and Construction Manager
• Lead the direction of the project consistent with the above. Verify work plans are in place and being followed, or document and communicate when operational improvements have been made.
• Ensure timely reporting on projects at weekly cost control meeting, weekly operations meeting, bi-weekly meetings
• Ensure timely invoicing of projects, timely review and approval of invoices or invoice reports, and timely and accurate assembly of monthly accruals.
• Keep projects on track by regular review of schedule, progress and performance. Evaluate cause of deviations from plan and develop and take corrective actions to address deviations.
• Be responsible and accountable for the projects, tasks and timelines that are assigned
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects by implementing the John Aarts Group Health and Safety Program
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Construction Manager for successful project completion
• Can independently complete strategic work and contract planning with minimal or no assistance

How you WOW us

• Diploma or degree in construction engineering or a related field(C.E.T or P Eng. Preferred)
• 10 - 20 years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Proven experience influencing and leading projects to outperform expectations
• A history of successfully planning work and leading teams
• Demonstrates organized, efficient and systemic coordination
• Advanced and efficient problem solving
• Possesses advanced technical knowledge, respected in the industry
• Strong leadership, influence and interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and time management skillsAttention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and Heavyjob is an asset
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies
• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety

How We TAKE CARE Of Our PEOPLE

• Highly competitive wage
• Paid vacation
• Referral Bonuses
• Company paid benefits
• A team member focused culture with a common objective of finding out what we are capable of and reaching our potential.
• Skill building, training opportunities, career support
• We Celebrate our Achievements: holiday parties, BBQs, fishing derby, sporting event tickets, golf days, end of season holiday parties and so much more!

See what John has to say about his role at J-AAR Civil Infrastructures. John (Construction Manager)

Visit us at: www.j-aar.com

J-AAR welcomes all applicants and is committed to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation, please contact the People & Culture department.