VFX project manager

Harbour Construction Company Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Construction Company Limited in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to keep heavy civil projects moving on-site. Based in Dartmouth, you will work closely with Superintendents and field teams to manage schedules, costs, procurement, subcontractors and client communications, ensuring safe, professional deliveries.

You will review drawings and contracts, develop practical plans, and track progress against budgets and timelines, maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a Project Manager in construction.
• Demonstrated experience delivering construction projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned heavy civil construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, risk and contractual requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and other project documents.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to align resources and field requirements.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Communication

Job description

Title posted on indeed.com - Project Manager

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Employer details Harbour Construction Company Limited

Job details

Project Manager - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Keep the Project Moving. Strong heavy civil projects depend on capable Project Managers who stay organized, communicate clearly and consistently follow through. Harbour Construction is hiring an experienced Project Manager based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This is a hands‑on contributor role for someone with previous construction project‑management experience who can take responsibility for assigned projects and deliver dependable results. Working closely with Superintendents and field teams, you will manage project schedules, costs, documentation, procurement, subcontractors and stakeholder communication. You will help turn project requirements into practical plans, resolve day‑to‑day issues and ensure commitments are completed safely and professionally. This role is well suited to a proven Project Manager who enjoys being close to the work, contributes positively to the team and can be relied upon to keep projects moving.

What You'll Manage

• Manage assigned heavy civil construction projects from planning and mobilization through closeout.
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, risk and contractual requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and other project documents.
• Develop practical project plans, schedules, milestones and short‑term priorities.
• Work closely with Superintendents to coordinate sequencing, resources and field requirements.
• Ensure field teams receive the drawings, approvals, materials and information needed to perform their work.
• Track project costs, progress and performance against approved budgets and schedules.
• Prepare forecasts, progress reports, billings and project updates.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and other technical documentation.
• Manage project changes, including scope review, pricing, documentation and follow‑up.
• Review purchase orders, invoices and subcontractor billings.
• Coordinate quantities, production information, survey requirements and as‑built records.
• Maintain productive communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Identify project concerns early and work with the appropriate people to resolve them.
• Maintain complete, accurate and current project records.
• Support quality inspections, deficiency correction and project closeout.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with company, client and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to a cooperative, accountable and solutions‑focused project team.

A Solid Contributor

• Have already demonstrated that you can manage construction projects successfully.
• Take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through on commitments.
• Stay organized while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Understand how project‑management decisions affect field operations.
• Build a strong working relationship with the Superintendent and field team.
• Communicate directly, respectfully and consistently.
• Identify issues early and bring forward practical solutions.
• Know when to resolve an issue independently and when to involve senior leadership.
• Remain calm and productive when plans or site conditions change.
• Contribute wherever needed without losing sight of your core responsibilities.
• Take pride in being a dependable member of the project team.
• Focus on safe execution, quality work and consistent project results.

Required Project Management Experience

This position requires previous experience working as a Project Manager with direct responsibility for construction‑project delivery. It is not intended as an entry‑level project‑management opportunity.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have: At least three years of experience working as a Project Manager in construction. Demonstrated experience managing projects.

Job Data

• Location Dartmouth, NS
• Work location On site
• Salary $115,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source indeed.com #10232663143