Senior Project Manager

If you are a senior construction leader who thrives on accountability, performance, and leading high-performing teams across complex infrastructure projects, this opportunity offers the chance to shape and elevate an established project management function. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Project Manager with deep asphalt/road construction expertise who is ready to oversee multiple project teams while driving margin performance, client relationships, and operational excellence.

MUST HAVE - Minimum 10+ years of Project Management in Civil Projects

About Our Client
Our client operates under a large, privately held conglomerate with diversified operations across multiple sectors. The organization is family-owned, well-established, and employs approximately 200 team members, with a strong network of subcontractors supporting field operations. The company specializes in asphalt paving and road construction projects, primarily servicing municipal and commercial clients. With a strong reputation in Western Canada, they are focused on disciplined execution, safety, financial performance, and long-term client partnerships.

About the Opportunity
This is a newly created Senior Project Manager position, introduced to strengthen leadership oversight across multiple asphalt paving projects. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, the successful candidate will oversee approximately 4 Project Managers initially, with potential growth to 6 as the portfolio expands. This role carries full lifecycle accountability across multiple concurrent projects, from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring performance across schedule, cost, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The organization is seeking a strong leader who can mentor project teams, drive margin accountability, manage risk exposure, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the project management group.

About the Position

• Leading and mentoring Project Managers and Project Coordinators
• Overseeing multiple asphalt paving projects from pre-construction through close-out
• Driving schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance
• Managing budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and change orders
• Ensuring strong margin accountability and financial results
• Identifying and mitigating project risks, claims, and disputes
• Providing contract interpretation guidance (RFIs, notices, change events, claims, close-out documentation)
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, consultants, and inspectors
• Coordinating schedules, sequencing, and subcontractor performance
• Ensuring compliance with OHS, environmental, and municipal specifications
• Supporting business development through client retention and repeat work
• Delivering senior-level reporting on financials, cash flow, production metrics, and staffing needs
• Contributing to process improvements and operational best practices

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of Project Management experience in road construction/asphalt paving
• P.Eng. or CET with PMP designation (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
• Proven leadership in managing multiple project teams
• Strong experience with municipal and commercial asphalt paving projects
• Demonstrated ability in managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk
• Experience working with municipalities, consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Strong contract administration and claims management capability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract

Compensation

• $140,000 - $170,000 base salary
• Employer-paid health and dental
• Health Spending Account
• Vacation
• Additional paid leave during Christmas week

Work Environment

• This role is fully office-based with regular site visits.
• Candidates must be comfortable working extended hours during peak construction season and operating in outdoor environments as required.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.