Senior Project Manager

Taggart Construction Limited
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Company: Taggart Construction Limited
Reports to: Director of Operations
Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000
Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON
Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Taggart Construction Limited is actively hiring for this position.
About Us
For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.
As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.
At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.
Building integrity, quality, and community together.
About this Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role is responsible for project planning, execution, financial performance, client relationships, and overall project success.
The Senior Project Manager will also play an important leadership role within the Operations team, providing mentorship and guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators while supporting the development of processes, tools, and best practices across the department.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects from award through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
Review contracts, specifications, estimates, schedules, and project requirements to establish project objectives, budgets, and execution plans.
Coordinate with Estimating, Superintendents, Project Coordinators, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients to effectively manage project delivery.
Manage project documentation, contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, permits, shop drawings, change orders, claims, and other contractual requirements.
Monitor project progress, quality, scope, and production. Identify risks, delays, or changes and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
Conduct regular site visits and ensure project close-out, deficiencies, and contractual obligations are completed.
Financial Management
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, progress billings, subcontractor payments, and change orders.
Monitor financial performance and forecast costs to completion, identifying risks and opportunities that may impact profitability.
Provide regular financial and project status updates to senior management and contribute to project close-out and lessons learned.
Leadership & Development
Mentor, coach, and provide guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators, including supporting onboarding, training, and development.
Provide technical and operational guidance on project challenges, problem-solving, and client management.
Support the Director of Operations and senior leadership in developing and improving project management processes, tools, templates, and best practices.
Education and Experience Requirements
An undergraduate degree, B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering) or Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma, or relevant education is required.
10+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction, with 5+ years managing municipal integrated sewer and water infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience independently managing projects valued at $15 million or higher is required.
5+ years of leadership or management experience, with a proven ability to mentor and develop others.
Strong experience managing project budgets, financial performance, contracts, schedules, and change orders.
Demonstrated communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HCSS, Primavera, eCMS, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam is an asset.
You hold a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment
Construction environment can be difficult conditions, loud, busy and will also require both outdoor and indoor work.
Manual dexterity required. Moving from site to site in construction areas can be challenging.
Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.
Accommodation Requests
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request.
Salary Range
The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.
Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited
Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.
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Employment type
Full-Time

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