Senior Project Manager - Urban Earthwork (Infrastructure)

Pomerleau; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure projects exceeding $200 million. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure flawless execution while managing project budgets and risks.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of project management experience in construction, a degree or technology diploma in engineering, and exceptional leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and numerous benefits, including RRSP matching and vacation from day one.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in construction.
• Professional level mastery of the French language.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Manage relationships with team members, trade partners, and clients.
• Develop and drive the construction schedule to meet completion dates.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Management

Risk Management

Influential Abilities

Problem-solving Skills

Education

University degree or technology diploma in engineering

Tools

Scheduling Software

P6

Job description

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 project goals and vision.
• Support your project management teams to develop and drive the construction schedule ensuring 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 minimize associated project risk.
• Take pride in compiling and completing company‑wide project reports.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in project management in the construction industry.
• University degree or 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, and adept problem‑solving skills, ensuring project success amidst diverse challenges.
• Strong knowledge of construction and project methodologies, financial management, building codes and associated legislation.
• Be a champion and role model for quality and all health and safety best practices.
• Experience working with scheduling software; knowledge of and experience with P6 is 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.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.