Senior Project Manager

Doran Contractors Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Taggart Construction Limited in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through completion. You will oversee planning, execution, financial performance, client relationships, and project success.

You will mentor Project Managers and Coordinators, help develop processes, tools, and best practices across the Operations department, and ensure safety, budget, and schedule compliance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma.
• 10+ years of project management in heavy civil construction, including municipal sewer and water projects.
• Experience independently managing projects valued at $15 million or higher.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience mentoring others.
• Strong skills in budgeting, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of projects from award through completion.
• Review contracts, specifications, estimates, schedules, and project requirements to set objectives and budgets.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Superintendents, Project Coordinators, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients to manage delivery.
• Mentor Project Managers and Coordinators, and support PM process improvements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure site visits, close-out, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS

Primavera

eCMS

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Taggart Construction Limited

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Company: Taggart Construction Limited

Reports to: Director of Operations

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON

Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Taggart Construction Limited is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.

As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role is responsible for project planning, execution, financial performance, client relationships, and overall project success.

The Senior Project Manager will also play an important leadership role within the Operations team, providing mentorship and guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators while supporting the development of processes, tools, and best practices across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects from award through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Review contracts, specifications, estimates, schedules, and project requirements to establish project objectives, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Superintendents, Project Coordinators, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients to effectively manage project delivery.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, permits, shop drawings, change orders, claims, and other contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, quality, scope, and production. Identify risks, delays, or changes and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
• Conduct regular site visits and ensure project close-out, deficiencies, and contractual obligations are completed.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, progress billings, subcontractor payments, and change orders.
• Monitor financial performance and forecast costs to completion, identifying risks and opportunities that may impact profitability.
• Provide regular financial and project status updates to senior management and contribute to project close-out and lessons learned.

Leadership & Development

• Mentor, coach, and provide guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators, including supporting onboarding, training, and development.
• Provide technical and operational guidance on project challenges, problem-solving, and client management.
• Support the Director of Operations and senior leadership in developing and improving project management processes, tools, templates, and best practices.

Education and Experience Requirements

• An undergraduate degree, B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering) or Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma, or relevant education is required.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction, with 5+ years managing municipal integrated sewer and water infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing projects valued at $15 million or higher is required.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience, with a proven ability to mentor and develop others.
• Strong experience managing project budgets, financial performance, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HCSS, Primavera, eCMS, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam is an asset.
• You hold a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• Construction environment can be difficult conditions, loud, busy and will also require both outdoor and indoor work.
• Manual dexterity required. Moving from site to site in construction areas can be challenging.
• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [e-mail] with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.

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