Gordon Barr Ltd. is currently recruiting for a full-time Project Manager to join our experienced team. We are a civil construction company specializing in heavy civil, underground works, site servicing, and infrastructure solutions.
Now in our 76th year of operation, Gordon Barr Ltd. proudly serves clients across Eastern Ontario with high-quality, dependable project delivery. Learn more about us at www.gordonbarr.ca.
About the Role
As Project Manager, you will lead multiple projects simultaneously from start-up through completion, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability. This role requires expert knowledge of watermain, forcemain, and sewer installation, as well as proven leadership in coordinating field staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery, from scheduling and procurement to cost control, client communication, and project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project start-up and handover meetings, including scope review, scheduling, equipment and manpower planning, and estimate review.
• Prepare and manage shop drawings, commissioning/disinfection plans, and traffic control plans (per Book 7).
• Issue purchase orders, track material deliveries, and manage subcontractor/supplier coordination.
• Attend and lead project progress meetings; provide regular updates on schedules, budgets, and work in progress.
• Collaborate with the General Superintendent and on-site superintendents to ensure crews are supported and project objectives are achieved.
• Troubleshoot site challenges, resolve technical issues, and implement profit-improvement strategies.
• Price, manage, and process change orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure project quality through regular site visits and proactive communication with clients.
• Manage monthly billings and project invoicing.
• Oversee job closeout, including as-built drawings, turnover documentation, payment quantities, and holdback recovery.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years of Project Management experience in civil construction.
• Proficient knowledge of watermain, forcemain, and sewer installation.
• CET designation or Construction Technology program graduate preferred.
• Strong understanding of OPSS and local municipal construction standards.
• Proficient with MS Office and Bluebeam.
• Experience with HCSS platform is an asset.
• Estimating ability considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Vehicle compensation.
• Company-provided cell phone.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston, ON K7K 2L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Project Management : 6 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Lead project start-up and handover meetings, including scope review, scheduling, equipment and manpower planning, and estimate review.
• Prepare and manage shop drawings, commissioning/disinfection plans, and traffic control plans (per Book 7).
• Issue purchase orders, track material deliveries, and manage subcontractor/supplier coordination.
• Attend and lead project progress meetings; provide regular updates on schedules, budgets, and work in progress.
• Collaborate with the General Superintendent and on-site superintendents to ensure crews are supported and project objectives are achieved.
• Troubleshoot site challenges, resolve technical issues, and implement profit-improvement strategies.
• Price, manage, and process change orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure project quality through regular site visits and proactive communication with clients.
• Manage monthly billings and project invoicing.
• Oversee job closeout, including as-built drawings, turnover documentation, payment quantities, and holdback recovery