Senior Project Manager - Major Infrastructure

Contract Scotland; Toronto; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Contractor

Relocation Support

Major Infrastructure Portfolio

Leadership Responsibility

Career Development

Job summary

Contract Scotland seeks a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure to join the Toronto operation of a leading Tier 1 contractor. The role sits within a high-performing infrastructure division delivering major transportation and transit projects across Ontario.

You will lead complex project delivery, manage teams, stakeholders and project strategy from planning through execution, ensuring safety, quality and on-time performance. Relocation support is provided for you and your family.

Qualifications

• 15+ years direct construction project management experience.
• Strong infrastructure delivery background.
• Transit/rail sector experience essential.
• Proven success leading large-scale or complex projects.
• Strong commercial, operational and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop project teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution across major infrastructure schemes
• Drive project safety, environmental and quality performance
• Oversee schedules, cost reporting and project controls
• Manage change orders, commercial processes and risk mitigation
• Chair project meetings and lead stakeholder engagement
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor packages
• Drive project planning and delivery strategy
• Monitor productivity, forecasting and financial performance
• Mentor and develop project teams and future leaders
• Resolve disputes and manage complex project challenges
• Maintain strong client, consultant and subcontractor relationships
• Champion a high-performance and safety-first culture

Skills

PM leadership

Infrastructure delivery

Transit/rail

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Education

Construction Management / Engineering / Related Degree

Technical Trade Qualification

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - INFRASTRUCTURE

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Full Relocation Support Available

Tier 1 Employee-Owned Contractor

This is not just another Project Manager role.

This is an opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects with one of Canada's leading Tier 1 contractors — shaping transport networks, driving complex delivery and building projects that leave a lasting legacy.

If you are an experienced infrastructure leader with strong transit, rail or heavy civil expertise — keep reading.

WHY CANADA?

• Major infrastructure investment
• Long-term pipeline of landmark projects
• Stable economy and world-class quality of life
• Safe, family-oriented communities
• Career progression on flagship projects
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant developments

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Due to current client and immigration requirements, ONLY UK & EU Passport Holders will be considered for this opportunity.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are partnering with a respected employee-owned Tier 1 contractor seeking a Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure to join their Toronto operation.

This role sits within a high-performing Infrastructure division delivering major transportation and transit projects across Ontario.

Projects include:

• Roads & Highways
• Bridges & Interchanges
• Heavy Rail & Light Rail
• LRT & BRT Systems
• Airports
• Major Civil Infrastructure

Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead complex project delivery while managing teams, stakeholders and project strategy from planning through execution.

This is a leadership role for someone who understands complexity and knows how to deliver major infrastructure successfully.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead project execution across major infrastructure schemes
• Drive project safety, environmental and quality performance
• Oversee schedules, cost reporting and project controls
• Manage change orders, commercial processes and risk mitigation
• Chair project meetings and lead stakeholder engagement
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor packages
• Drive project planning and delivery strategy
• Monitor productivity, forecasting and financial performance
• Mentor and develop project teams and future leaders
• Resolve disputes and manage complex project challenges
• Maintain strong client, consultant and subcontractor relationships
• Champion a high-performance and safety-first culture

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 15+ years direct construction project management experience
• Strong infrastructure delivery background
• Transit / Rail sector experience essential
• Proven success leading large-scale or complex projects
• Strong commercial, operational and stakeholder management capability
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop project teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Technical Trade Qualification
• Construction Management / Engineering / Related Degree
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project controls
• Experience across heavy civil, rail or transportation infrastructure environments

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Employee-Owned Contractor
• Major Infrastructure Portfolio
• Long-Term Project Pipeline
• Leadership Responsibility
• Career Development & Progression
• Collaborative Tier 1 Environment
• Relocation Support For You and Your Immediate Family

LEGAL INFORMATION:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application