Senior Project Manager - Deep Foundations

Pomerleau; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Civil & Infrastructure team to lead large-scale projects across Canada. You will drive schedules, budgets, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring teams and ensuring safety standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects exceeding $200 million, with coaching and support services to focus on project execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management in the construction industry.
• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional level French language mastery.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve project goals and vision.
• Support project management teams to develop and drive construction schedules ensuring milestones are met.
• Apply financial management to plan, manage and respect project budgets and purchasing.
• Share knowledge and mentor project team members.
• Lead risk management to minimize project risk.
• Compile and complete companywide project reports.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Financial management

Risk management

Scheduling software (P6)

Mentorship

Health and safety

Education

Engineering degree

Technology Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Civil & Infrastructure team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a key role at the heart of the Urban Earthworks business unit. Leading large-scale construction and infrastructure projects - which can exceed $200 million - you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engineers, contractors and customers to ensure flawless execution of all projects. You'll benefit from professional coaching and specialized services provided by our support departments, such as environment, quality and insurance, allowing you to focus on what's important: project management.

What You Will Do

• Grow and maintain strong relationships with team members, trade partners, consultants and clients to achieve the project goals and vision.
• Support your project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring that completion dates and milestones are met.
• Apply your financial management experience to plan, manage and respect project budgets, costs and associated purchasing.
• Share your knowledge and be a role model through mentorship opportunities with project team members.
• Be an expert in risk management to ensure any associated project risk is minimized.
• Take pride in compiling and completing companywide project reports.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project.

This role could be for you if you have :

• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Project Managementin the construction industry.
• University Degree/Technology Diploma in Engineering, or a combination of education and industry experience.
• Master the French language at a professional level.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational prowess, influential abilities, adept problem-solving, ensuring project success amidst diverse challenges.
• Strong knowledge of construction and project methodologies, financial management, as well as building codes and associated legislation.
• Be a champion and role model for quality and all health and safety best practices.
• Experienced working with scheduling software, knowledge and experience working with P6 considered a strong asset.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.