Parker Huggett Limited
Construction Manager, Major Transit Projects – Permanent – 3119 Toronto, ON
About the Opportunity
This is more than a job; it’s a chance to build a legacy.
If you’re a Construction Leader seeking an opportunity to build world-class transit, your career and the team around you in a very real way, this deserves a quick read!
You’ve built your reputation on delivering results, on leading with vision, grit, and precision. Now, this is an opportunity to take that next step.
Your Next Big Role – Join our partner, one of Canada’s most respected General Contractors that has built a long-standing reputation for excellence across a number of sectors and provinces and set themselves up for success in their continued delivery of large, complex transit / infrastructure projects in the years to come. With a team of some of the best talent in the market to lead and mentor this driven group, they are now looking for a Construction Manager to join them and help ensure their projects are completed to the highest standard, meeting client requirements and industry regulations. Their capabilities and ambitions are boundless and empowering their people to succeed is how they make that happen. Join a winning team ready to fuel your success.
You’re not just managing projects, you’re owning them. From the earliest stages of design development through to final close-out, you’ll be the driving force behind large-scale civil and transit projects. Your construction instincts, technical insight, and passion for building will be instrumental in turning ambitious visions into world-class infrastructure.
Let’s Talk – If this sounds like it could be the next step in your own construction leadership journey, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out directly to learn more in confidence. Let’s explore how your leadership can help shape the future of infrastructure in Ontario.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Major Project Experience: A proven track record on large-scale heavy civil or transit projects ($100M–$200M+). You understand the scale, the stakes, and the standards required to succeed
- Technical Savvy: You’re fluent in constructability. You know how to sequence trades in busy, complex environments. You understand the importance of quality systems, technical design integration, and how to identify and solve problems before they appear in the field
- Design-Phase Voice: You’re confident in bringing a construction-minded perspective to design development. You ask the tough questions, anticipate scope gaps, and ensure planning is rooted in real-world execution, always with safety and risk in mind
- Leadership by Example: You are a self-starter and an accountable decision-maker. You inspire those around you, clear roadblocks for your team, and take ownership of results
- Communication & Collaboration: You thrive in team environments. You listen, lead, and energize those around you. You understand that success is a team sport
- Relentless Drive: You welcome challenges and tackle them head-on. Problem-solving excites you. Delivering quality, profitability, and purpose is what fuels you
- Curiosity & Growth Mindset: You love to learn. You’re excited by new methodologies, new technologies, and better ways of building. You develop people around you and want to grow alongside a winning team
- Proven Results: You’ve been part of the pursuit and successful delivery of major infrastructure, projects in the $200M to $1B+ range don’t intimidate you. They inspire you
- Passion for Leadership: You want to lead with integrity, creativity, and vision. You want to leave a mark, not just on the projects you build, but on the people you lead
About the Job
What’s in it for you? How does this sound:
- High-Calibre Peers: Collaborate with some of Ontario’s brightest construction professionals on projects that matter. Deliver infrastructure that improves lives and strengthens communities
- Mentorship & Career Growth: Work with an incredible senior leadership team that believes in developing future leaders. Clear growth pathways, strong internal support, and a collaborative culture await. Their track record for talent retention and career growth is a testament to this
- Robust Pipeline & Bold Ambitions: A strong backlog of significant work with plans for even greater growth. You’ll be joining a team on the rise, and help shape its future
- Diverse portfolio of Complex Projects: While your focus may be Major Transit and Heavy Civil, the wider business has a wide array of capabilities that keep them agile, adaptable, and well-rounded as a group; You name it, they’re building it
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by sending your résumé directly ScottH@ParkerHuggett.com or by contacting your Recruiter and quoting job 3119. Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.
We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.
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