Project Manager

Join Our Team as a Project Manager at Pennecon Heavy Civil!

Join Pennecon Heavy Civil, a company with over 50 years of excellence in the construction industry! We are known for tackling Canada’s most demanding infrastructure projects—from roadways and bridges to hydroelectric facilities and wind farms—often in some of the country's toughest environments. Our reputation for hard work, passion, and a can-do attitude is unmatched. If you're driven to work on exciting, high-impact projects and be part of a dedicated team that thrives on overcoming challenges, we want to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Compensation: We believe in paying for top talent. You'll receive a competitive salary and incentives that reflect your contributions.
• Work with Industry Experts: Join a team of highly skilled professionals with decades of experience in heavy civil and marine construction, providing mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Interesting Projects: You’ll work on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects that challenge you to think creatively and develop new skills.
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support through our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and RRSP benefits.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a Project Manager you’ll be responsible actively managing our heavy civil construction projects on site. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Actively manage and coordinate the activities of all stakeholders on site, including staff, trades, and subcontractor representatives;
• Motivating and leading all stakeholders, engaging all members to their best;
• Monitor and lead any corrective action steps to keep the project on time and within target gross margin;
• Assist in the resolution of change requests, unforeseen incidents/additional work and/or other issues;
• Ongoing monitoring of progress and costs on all work scopes and provide regular progress reporting to clients;
• Attend and maintain client relations, including weekly and monthly meetings;
• Review construction plans for compliance with all proper safety and quality procedures;
• Preparing and maintain timely and accurate documentation, reports, and other materials;
• Tracking and reviewing quotes, estimates, changes, and requests for payment.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Civil Engineering Degree with extensive proven experience in a project manager role in a heavy civil construction environment or an acceptable combination of education and construction experience.
• 15+ years construction engineering experience required;

• Past experience leading multi-million project scopes, preferrable in an industrial environment;
• Experience working and motivating staff and trades teams;
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays;
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques;
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding;
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred;
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others;
• Possess verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Being bilingual, English and French, would be a strong asset.

Project Details & Expectations:

• Candidates must be willing to work extended schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Travel away from home is required; competitive living-out allowances will be provided.

Our Commitment:

At Pennecon, we’re committed to:

• Our People: We’ll provide opportunities for you to advance your career and support your development through continuous learning.
• Our Community: We are committed to supporting our communities through charitable donations, sponsorships, and employee volunteerism, with a focus on mental health, education, and making a positive impact where we live and work.
• Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality: We are committed to safety excellence by promoting a zero-incident policy, holding every employee accountable for minimizing risks, and continuously improving our health, safety, and environmental practices through active participation and best practices.
• Indigenous Participation: We are committed to fostering strong partnerships with Indigenous communities by promoting equitable employment, supporting sustainable economic prosperity, and building positive relationships through meaningful consultation, business development, and leadership.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to join a company that puts you first and offers exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Visit our website www.pennecon.com for more information or to submit your resume and cover letter.

 About Pennecon:

Pennecon is a leading provider of integrated solutions throughout the Heavy Civil, Industrial, Services & Maintenance, and Marine Industries. From breaking new ground to commissioning and ongoing site maintenance, we deliver the best solutions, service and quality at every stage of the project. Powered by an energetic team all across Canada, we are united by our passion and determination to deliver results on the most complex jobs.