Civil Project Manager

Canterra Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing heavy civil contractor in Burnaby is seeking experienced project managers to oversee complex infrastructure projects ranging from $1M to $50M. The role involves collaboration with clients and technical teams, ensuring project delivery meets quality and safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience in heavy civil construction and project management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, including at least 3 years in a project management role.
• Experience in estimating civil and infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects from pursuit to final client inspections.
• Manage financial performance, including approval of change orders.
• Monitor project performance reports related to safety, costs, and scheduling.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Scheduling Software

Job description

Burnaby (Government Road / Lake City / SFU / Burnaby Mountain), Canada | Posted on 05/15/2025

• City: Burnaby (Government Road / Lake City / SFU / Burnaby Mountain)
• State/Province: British Columbia
• Country: Canada

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Growing self-performing heavy civil contractor with 50+ years of experience.

Proven ability to deliver quality work for private developer clients, municipal and provincial clients, as well as end-user commercial clients, for various infrastructure requirements.

Projects have included municipal sewer/storm water/sanitary, underground site services, Light Rail Transit, telecommunication, cable, gas lines, bridge, road construction, and other excavation, tunneling, earthwork requirements.

We offer a team environment where you are treated well and given challenges to grow your skills.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are working with the regional leader in BC to introduce experienced project managers for heavy civil projects. Reporting to the Project Director, the project manager will oversee multiple projects from pursuit/preconstruction, permitting, construction delivery, to final client inspections. Working closely with a technical field team, the project manager will be client-facing, responsible for delivering complex infrastructure projects ranging from $1M to $50M.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $110,000 – $160,000

REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with estimating during project pursuits, including risk management, subcontractor buyouts, and proposals.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor contracts and holdbacks for project milestones.
• Monitor project performance reports related to safety, costs, and scheduling.
• Manage financial performance, including approval of change orders.
• Manage relationships with project team members, clients, consultants, and trade contractors.
• Oversee design progress, compliance, quality, coordination, and timing of deliverables.
• Communicate potential opportunities and challenges clearly, managing client expectations effectively.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, including at least 3 years in a project management role.
• Experience in estimating civil and infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience managing heavy civil projects such as bridges, underground infrastructure, excavations, and road construction.
• Strong safety culture implementation, adhering to health, safety, and environmental laws and principles.
• Deep knowledge of construction materials, specifications, methods, procedures, laws, codes, and safety/quality practices.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management, and scheduling software.