Project Manager

Halifax Harbour Bridges is a provincial Crown
corporation that operates and maintains two bridges across the Halifax Harbour,
the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and the A. Murray MacKay Bridge. Approximately
105,000 vehicles cross the two bridges each workday, along with the hundreds of
pedestrians and cyclists who use the active transportation lanes on the
Macdonald Bridge. Halifax Harbour Bridges' goal is to ensure that everyone
journeying across the Macdonald and MacKay bridges has a safe, efficient and
reliable cross-harbour transportation infrastructure.

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Role Summary

HHB is seeking a driven
Project Manager to lead and deliver capital and operational projects across its
infrastructure and facilities portfolio. This role provides expert project
management support to the Engineering and Maintenance teams, working closely
with a broad range of internal and external partners. The successful candidate
will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgement, and a commitment to
safety, efficiency, and exceptional client service. This position offers the
opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth of HHB's Maintenance and
Technical teams while further developing professional and leadership
capabilities.

Primary
Responsibilities:

·   Manage multiple
concurrent infrastructure and facilities projects, providing day-to-day project
management coordination and support and resources to Engineering and
Maintenance teams.

·       
Conduct constructability
reviews and collaborate on estimates, tendering, bid evaluation, scope
development, and contract awards during preconstruction.

·       
Develop and maintain
project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers to ensure projects are
delivered on time and within scope and budget.

·       
Maintain complete and
accurate project documentation and controls across all phases, including
initiation, design, procurement, monitoring, reporting, and closeout
procedures.

·    Monitor design and
construction quality to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications,
execution plans, and quality control standards and provide interpretations and
recommendations.

·       
Coordinate field
activities and construction sequencing, identifying risk, resolving technical
issues, and supporting safe and effective site operations.

·       
Review and administer
contract processed, including RFI's, submittals, shop drawings, change orders,
progress billings, and critical systems documentation.

·       
Attend and actively
participate in regular project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and
provide timely updates and reports to stakeholders.

·      Foster and maintain
effective communication and working relationships with HHB staff, consultants,
contractors, clients, and corporate stakeholders on topics important to the
construction industry and impacts to projects.

·      Demonstrate leadership
and adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards on assigned
projects through inspection, audits, review of contractor safety plans, and
follow-up on incidents and non-conformance.

·       
Lead the commissioning,
start-up, turnover activities, and coordination/liaison with local utilities to
ensure infrastructure and facilities are operationally ready.

·       
Support team
effectiveness by mentoring project staff, coordinating resources, and
contributing to training, performance discussions, and professional
development.

·       
Perform other related
duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·       
Successful completion of
post-secondary education in a relevant field such as engineering, construction
management, project management, architecture, or business program.

·       
PMP Certification is
considered an asset.

·       
Minimum 8 years of experience
as Owner's Representative with project management and/or construction
management experience.

·       
Excellent written and
verbal communication and presentation skills with internal and external
stakeholders.

·       
Knowledge of basic
construction law, application of building codes and the coordination of
structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and civil drawings and specifications.

·       
Strong organizational
skills, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities
and deadlines following project management best practices.

·       
Able to lead and work
collaboratively across multiple cross-functional teams, serving as a role model
and mentor.

·       
Strong financial
knowledge and understanding of capital budgets, construction costs, including the
cost of labour and resources.

·       
Technically proficient
with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Project, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

Walk, stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach
on uneven surfaces, bridge decks, and temporary works. Lift, carry, push, or
pull materials and equipment (up to 25–35 lbs). Use tools with manual dexterity
and sit for computer-based tasks such as planning, scheduling, and reporting.
Maintain vision and hearing for conversations, alarms, radio use, and reading
drawings/specs. Safely operate a vehicle between offices and bridge sites.

Working Conditions:

This safety-sensitive role combines office work
(planning, documentation, meetings) with field work (inspections, contractor
coordination). Field work may involve extreme heights (170–320 feet), confined
spaces, variable weather, high noise, vibration, dust, fumes, lead (with
respirators), and flammable materials. The position may involve mental stress
from conflicting demands and safety-critical tasks, requiring focus, quick
decision-making, and strong communication. Strict adherence to safety protocols
and the use of PPE are always required.

About the position:

This is a Full-time, Permanent, Non-Union position. The hours of work are
35 hours per week; however, the role does require
occasional extended hours. The comprehensive compensation package includes
health, dental benefits, insurance coverage and a defined benefit pension plan.

Annual Salary:   The annual compensation for this role
is $90,000.00

How to apply:  Please send a cover letter and resume to Posting closes
at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Employment
Equity Statement:

HHB is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify to support our diversity
and inclusion efforts.

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, background
checks, confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada, and job-related
medical/functional assessments appropriate to this safety-sensitive role.
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