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Project Manager - Heavy Civil

@ J EllisDon Corporation

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

EllisDon Corporation is hiring a Project Manager for heavy civil work, overseeing construction from pre-construction to completion, including budget, schedule and owner billing. The role manages a large team, reports progress to the Area Manager and works closely with the Superintendent. Full-time salary is $80,000 to $130,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage construction from pre-construction to completion
  • Prepare owner billings and pay subcontractors
  • Monitor and forecast project costs and cash flow
  • Lead project meetings with internal and external parties
  • Submit project reports and escalate risks

Requirements summary:

  • 5 to 7 years of heavy civil experience
  • Construction-related degree or diploma
  • 5 to 8 years of construction experience
  • Working knowledge of scheduling and contract software
  • Ability to mentor and delegate to a large team

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Employer posting date
2026-04-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyConstruction

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core valuesempower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work inand our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

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You as a Project Manager (Heavy Civil) will:

  • Provide overall construction management from pre-construction to completion including design, coordination, budget, and schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent

  • Prepare regular, timely and accurate billings for Owners, and ensure timely payment of subcontractor billings.

  • Meet with Owners and Architects in a professional manner and have the ability to communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company

  • Monitor, interpret and forecast a project’s cost reports ensuring they are in line with the estimate and maintain a positive cash flow

  • Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing development and progression

  • Submit project reports to Area Manager and communicate with management about project progress and areas of risk that need to be escalated

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have 5-7 years of Heavy Civil experience working on roads, bridges, earthworks, or similar projects.

  • You have a construction related degree/diploma and five to eight years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience

  • You have a working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management and contract software

  • You have the ability to confidently mentor and delegate to a large team while developing and maintaining strong client relations

The salary range for this job is $80,000 - $130,000

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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